Remote Network Access for Builders and Contractors

All your PC users in the field can access
EZConstruction Manager on your Network!

(See comparison below of using PC installed software VS. Web-based software programs.)

Setting up your VPN (Virtual Private Network)
for Remote Network Access by all PC users.

Create you own VPN to accommodate the needs of remote employees and distant offices. Each remote member of your network can communicate in a secure and reliable manner using the Internet as the medium to connect to the private LAN. A VPN can grow to accommodate more users and different locations much easier than a leased line. In fact, scalability is a major advantage that VPN's have over typical leased lines. Here is all you need:

On Your Office Server PC:

1. Set up a LAN (local area network) via wired or wireless Host Router connected to the Internet via DSL, cable modem, T-1 line.

2. (Add if you have a Network, or Start with if you don't have an existing Network) a VPN-enabled Router with Firewall (supporting IPSec tunneling) - price range from $80 to $130 and up available in computer stores (CompUSA, Circuit City), via the Web (search term 'VPN Router') or your local Computer Consultant.

3. Buy/install a VPN Client software (used to administer all remote user accounts connecting to your Host Router IP address with password). VPN software solutions are scalable from 5 to thousands of users and available in computer stores, via the Web (search term 'VPN Client Software') or your local Computer Consultant.

On All PC/laptops Used Remotely:

1. Each requires Internet connectivity to access your office's LAN using any Internet connection via a hotel, hotspot or wireless Internet card from Cingular, Verizon, Sprint, etc.; or an 'Air Card' (for use in remote locations) that uses the cell phone network of Verizon, Cingular, Altel, Nextel/Sprint or Suncom).

2. Install the same VPN Client software on all PC's requiring remote network access to the Office server. Then click on the VPN Client icon on the desktop and establish a secure connection to the Host Router, that allows users access to the Office Network/LAN including email, EZConstruction Manager and other applications.
Contact us regarding obtaining additional licenses for your remote PC users.

Comparison of using PC installed software (EZCM) VS. Web-based software programs:

EZCM PC installed software/data	Web-based software/data
Reliability Can be backed up locally on various media YOU control (other PC's, CD's, remote servers)	If your Internet connection goes down you have NO access to YOUR software/data from anyone's PC.
Convenience Have instant access anytime, anywhere to your data on your PC, Notebook, Tablet or PDA	Requires Internet access at all times for any access from anyone's PC.
Security YOU have physical control of all your data at all times, with backed up on various media	Is susceptible to temporary unavailability of data; accidental access by unauthorized users; or permanent loss of data if Web-based company no longer exists.
Portability Using your own VPN below all your PC users have remote access to ALL software applications and information on your Office Server PC.	Users have access to the Web-based application only.
Total Cost Is a lower cost on annual basis with Support and updates.	Determine all ongoing monthly costs to compare.