iTwin |
Remote Access Software |
Ease of Installation |
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Plug'n'Play. As easy as a USB flash drive. |
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Need to download software, install & configure it. Need to create, remember & use login. |
Security |
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Hardware based security plus optional password If you lose your iTwin, you can remotely disable it. |
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Password only. If it's hacked or falls into the wrong hands, your data is compromised. |
Privacy |
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Only you have access to your files. All data in transit is encrypted by crypto key that resides only on the two paired iTwin halves. Even your password is stored only on the paired iTwin halves. |
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Service provider can access your data. Has access to your password. |
Portability |
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The device is tiny and easy to carry. So, any two computers can be connected at any time. |
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Plug-based Cloud devices are relatively bulky and require separate power source. Remote Access Software requires setup on each client (see 'Ease of Installation' above). |
Remote File Access |
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Access your whole hard drive & any physically attached or even network attached storage. |
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Plug-based Cloud devices only work with attached or in-built storage. |
Monthly Fees |
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No. |
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Full-featured Remote Access Software has monthly or annual fees. |
Data Encryption |
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AES 256-bit. |
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AES 256-bit. |
Internet Access |
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Necessary. |
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Necessary. |
Two online computers |
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iTwin is a remote access solution. So it requires two online computers. |
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Yes, for Remote Access Software. Plug-based Clouds require the Plug itself and one computer to be online. |
