Comparison overview
Find out how we are different
from other solutions on the market.
Other solutions are often purpose-built for specific industrial equipment.
BifrostConnect is a multipurpose solution and works on anything from high-end USB-C tablets to industrial cooling machines running legacy RS232/485 protocols.
Other solutions often require firm- or software installations before operating.
Other solutions often require complex configurations to adhere to network security privileges while keeping file transfers at a minimum.
Other solutions are often developed for single-purpose or stationary applications.
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BifrostConnect
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BifrostConnect Unattended |
KVM IP Switches |
Remote Access Software |
| Purpose | – Built to support sessions by authorized, verified internal or external specialists.
– Sessions are terminated by onsite staff |
– Built to support sessions by authorized internal or external technicians.
– The session does not require onsite staff interaction |
– Built for managing multiple servers by internal IT staff | – Built for managing PC or Servers |
| Compatibility | – Supports all types of devices and IT equipment across Workplace, Industry equipment, and Critical infrastructure.
Supports; Mobile devices, Computers, IoT devices, POS, Robotics, and Network equipment through Terminal Access |
– Built for accessing servers | – Works with most computers Windows, Mac, or Linux | |
| Access | – Temporary access through BifrostConnect services
– No copy-paste or file transfers possible |
– Permanent access through BifrostConnect services
– File transfers optional (can be removed entirely) |
– Requires a VPN to access outside network
– Built-in web server for accessing the remote console (newer models) or requires access through add-ons like Java or IE 11 (older versions) – File transfers possible |
– Requires a working and supported operating system,
– Requires software installs – Requires network access – Access through a Cloud service or through local IP |
| Authentication | – One-time password (on-site personnel required) | – Multi-Factor Authentication |
– Authentication is handled locally on the device | – Authentication is handled through Cloud service or local directory |
| Device Management | – Optional | – Included | – No device management | – Device management is possible |
| Setup | – Works out of the box | – Requires configuration before it’s usable | – Requires configuration before it’s usable
– File transfers possible |
– Requires setup and installation on device beforehand |
| Hardware Input/Output |
– RS232 Serial port, Relay port, HDMI Port, Micro USB port, SIM card tray, and USB C port) | – Externally powered, Either VGA inputs or HDMI inputs or USB or PS/2 | – N/A | |
| Connectivity | – Built-in LAN (PoE), WIFI, and 4G | – LAN | – N/A | |
| Form Factor | – Portable battery-powered (charged through USB-C, Micro-USB, and PoE) | – For rack mount | – N/A | |
| Terminal Access | – Yes | – No | – No | |
