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icom Connectivity Suite – VPN

Transparent remote access to plant and machinery

Quick and easy setup of a secure VPN connection for maintenance, control and data collection from installations worldwide

With the INSYS icom VPN service, you can securely connect your machines and plants worldwide.

The task: enabling remote access to machines anywhere in the world

Remote access to local networks, machines and systems is the basis for almost all IoT applications. VPN solutions need to be secure, flexible and easy to set up. In addition, it has to be possible to connect a large number of devices and the cost model must be transparent.

The solution: icom Connectivity Suite – VPN

The icom Connectivity Suite – VPN is an INSYS icom service for the simple and secure networking of locations, systems or mobile devices via a VPN network. The PCs and routers which are networked via the icom Connectivity Suite – VPN as well as the locally connected network devices (e.g. controls or measuring devices) are accessible in all networks. Simple rules can be used to define which participant is allowed to connect to whom and which connections are not possible. The integration and administration of the devices couldn’t be easier: configuration files and certificates are generated by the service and, thanks to the quick start wizard, automatically uploaded in the case of INSYS icom routers. Neither your own infrastructure nor IT specialists are required.

The main advantages

Easy setup and management
Transparent network monitoring with optional notifications
Current state always in view thanks to a status display for connections in use
Unlimited users and parallel connections as well as flexible licensing
Two free licences for an “always on” connection between PC and device
Reliable and transparent operation with operating time guarantee and unlimited data traffic
Secure connections thanks to two-factor authentication and multiple ISO 27001 certified computer centres
Security groups with configurable IP address, ports and protocols
China VPN with reliable access to devices in mainland China
Integration into the icom Data Suite for data collection and transmission and access to your own edge applications
Very high scalability
Competitive prices and predictable costs

Variants

iCS – VPN

Management

Service operation and accounting management by INSYS icom

Computing infrastructure

Cloud service; DE-based ISO27001-certified computer centres

iCS – VPN Enterprise

Management

Service operation by INSYS icom and accounting management by the iCS-VPN Enterprise customer

Computing infrastructure

Cloud service; INSYS icom or OEM (white label) brand user interface; monthly, usage-based licensing

iCS – VPN On-Premises

Management

Service operation and accounting management by the iCS-VPN On-Premises customer

Computing infrastructure

Please contact the sales department for more information

Examples from industry

Any industry and any application that requires monitoring, remote maintenance and remote control features will take advantage of the entire iRM feature set. Take different types of facilities, infrastructure or production sites as typical examples.

The following examples dive into typical challenges and the resulting advantages provided by iCS – VPN:

Mechanical engineering

Industry challenges

Competitive pressure, also with service models
Creation of new business models (full service)
New technologies create pressure to innovate

Key benefits offered by the icom Connectivity Suite – VPN

Reliable, high-quality service for end customers
Minimisation of TCO
After-sales services at attractive prices
Easy prevention of downtime with predictive maintenance

Utilities: e.g. energy, water, wastewater..

Industry challenges

Regulatory criteria for critical infrastructure (KRITIS, ISO 27001)
Innovation in monitoring and operational management

Key benefits offered by the icom Connectivity Suite – VPN

Safe, reliable service for municipalities
Reduction of operational cost
Real-time monitoring
Rapid response to security threats thanks to worldwide access to all local systems
Very high availability of the VPN service
An ISO 27001-certified cloud environment

Integrators and service providers, e.g. electricians or installers

Industry challenges

Cost and resource pressures
“IoT as a service”
Disruption and innovation

Key benefits offered by the icom Connectivity Suite – VPN

Minimal work required for the administration of data communication solutions from INSYS icom
Flexible, transferable licence for different devices used by different customers
Easy, worldwide access to customer devices for remote maintenance and fault rectification
Marketing of new after-sales services
Development of new sales markets beyond mere hardware sales

Technichal details

Fast, intuitive set-up	- Quick start wizard for VPN routers from INSYS icom - Scalable and highly available - Intuitive, web-based operation - No drivers required
Reliable operation	- Network monitoring - UDP or TCP protocol selection; configuration and certificate management - Independence from the transmission medium: LAN, xDSL, mobile radio communication - Unlimited parallel connections - Reliable VPN access to devices in mainland China - Integration into the icom Data Suite for data collection and transmission - Round-the-clock support (24 hours, seven days a week, 365 days a year)
High scalability	- Virtual addresses/netmapping save individual IP setup for each machine - Intelligent use of IP filter rule sets for faster firewall decision making - Intelligent network classification to minimise routing tables in large networks - Intelligent routing within individual client accounts for more efficient communication - Locally available for large, customer-specific installations
Transparent administration	- Device, group and connection management - Web proxy browser-based access for service technicians - Log files for seamless reporting - Transparent access to all network devices in the system
Robust security concept	- Two-factor authentication - Reliable open-source technology - Configuration and certificate handling - ISO 27001-certified cloud environment - Administration of security groups - Time-limited access - Modern, secure transport layer security (TLS) with integrated certificate management
Uncomplicated licensing model	- Depending on requirements: one-year, two-year or flexible licences - Unlimited number of simultaneous users - Service level agreement with 99.6 per cent guaranteed operating time - Unlimited data traffic - Integration into the icom Data Suite for data collection and transmission

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