Teradici's PCoIP solution arrives on Mac

You've probably never heard of Teradici, and it's no wonder. But yesterday they announced that they would make their software compatible with the Apple platform, and that's always great news.

Cosa fa Teradici

Teradici is the first company to implement PCoIP, or PC over IP, which allows you to connect to a computer remotely and use it as if you were on site. So far it is identical to so many systems we already know. But there is a difference.

The difference from the Teradici system is that it does not send data, but screen pixels. This allows those who connect remotely to maintain monitor calibration and color adjustment. Furthermore, the PCoIP system does not transmit data, but pixels, so they are safe from stolen information.

Protected data

Since the PCoIP protocol only transfers screen information in the form of pixels, no information ever leaves your disk in the cloud or data center.

Furthermore, since the data and software are located within secure central systems, no one can falsify your data or infiltrate your applications by compromising your local devices. Above all, the traffic is carried out using AES 256 encryption, which makes it compliant with the highest security requirements required by public administrations.

For those who are Teradicidici

Its website lists several cases where PC over the Internet (PCoIP) system can be applied, such as industrial sector, content broadcasting sector, education, finance, game development, government, production or multimedia and entertainment.

The main idea behind Teradici is, for example in the world of audiovisual content editing, that work can be done anywhere. While if you are a colorist you have to work with a specific (and very expensive) monitor, and you have to be physically present where the monitor is, for other areas it is not necessary. You can edit a movie, using your laptop, connected to the workstation with access to all the material that was shot, audio, etc. etc. but without being physically present.

All this is done using a secure protocol (AES 256). It can also mean that a lot of jobs that require that presence and those teams are moved much easier.

With the Teradici system, any PCoIP compatible device, be it a Windows or macOS computer, iOS or Android tablet, Chromebook or PCoIP Zero client, can become a secure virtual workstation.

In industries where collaboration is critical but the risk of data being managed is high, PCoIP offers another level of protection. People can collaborate from anywhere in the world, knowing that sensitive information never leaves the data center and work is never lost or stolen.

According to David Smith, CEO of Teradici: “By expanding Teradici Cloud Access Software support to macOS, our customers will be able to securely access their Mac station wherever they are, even from their living room table. This will be a great solution for more advanced users and workers specializing in audiovisual production, entertainment, gaming, engineering and other industries who need secure remote access to their Mac. "

Teradici Cloud Access software will be compatible with Macs running macOS Catalina or macOS Big Sur. In addition, all PCoIP compatible terminals including macOS, Windows, Linux clients, etc. will be able to connect to a macOS server.