RealVNC
remote access software; company
RealVNC is a company that provides remote access and administration software. Their VNC Connect software consists of a server (VNC Server) and client (VNC Viewer) application, in a client–server model, which exchange data over the RFB protocol to allow the Viewer to control the Server's screen remotely. The application is used, for example, by information technology (IT) technical support to provide help desk services to remote users.
History
Andy Harter and other members of the original VNC team at AT&T founded RealVNC Limited in 2002. The automotive division of RealVNC spun out as a separate company (VNC Automotive) in 2018.
Platforms, editions, versions
For a desktop-to-desktop connection RealVNC runs on Windows, macOS, and many Unix-like operating systems. A list of supported platforms can be found on the website. A RealVNC client also runs on the Java platform and on the Apple iPhone, iPod touch and iPad and Google Android devices.
A Windows-only client, VNC Viewer Plus was launched in 2010, designed to interface to the embedded server on Intel AMT chipsets found on Intel vPro motherboards. RealVNC removed VNC Viewer Plus from sale on 28th February 2021.
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