Could they not use videoconferencing, webconferencing, remote desktop access, online document editing, etc. or other tools?

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For instance, GoToMyPC by Citrix provides real-time, remote access to desktop files, programs and network resources.

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While it sure ain't pretty, the Z100G should keep you relatively safe behind its variety of security measures, including firewall, antivirus, and intrusion prevention, in addition to remote access VPN and secure remote desktop features.

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