Overview of the 'MyServer' Secure Virtual File Server Service

The 'MyServer' service is an inexpensive simple to use secure private file server service for those companies, organisations, workgroups or individuals (open to the general public) who need to connect their users together from different geographic locations.

  • Connectivity via Remote Desktop providing a full Windows XP Desktop.
  • No special software is needed simply connect in from anywhere.
  • No Microsoft Office software needed.
  • Data backup included.
  • Website and database hosting included.
  • Email hosting with spam filtering at the network level included.
  • EDI file transfer with other trading partners included.
  • VPN connectivity included free.
  • Low cost flat rate per month per user, single and multi user rates available.

We have a demo workgroup and logon accounts already set up using Microsoft's Remote Desktop Connection tool, so we can easily show you the benefits you will receive in using our service without a salesman calling.  See the menu on the left hand side for screen shots of our remote desktop.

Advantages Disadvantages
Low Cost alternative to server ownership
Map drive letters as if they were local, ie U: drive
Scaleable, Secure, Reliable
No expensive Microsoft software licenses needed
No complicated configuration
Data backed up automatically
Data visibility anywhere in the world for all users
Support for user/data configuration
Ability to exchange data with trading partners (suppliers/clients)
Website Hosting
eMail, email groups and webmail and spam filtering
MySQL database service
Local USB printers can be attached
Can be used with Windows95/98/ME, NT/2000/2003/XP/Vista
Can be used with Mac OS X 10.2.8 onwards
Only as fast as your broadband speed for transferring large files or printing large documents.  We recommend using a 2Mb/s broadband line or for branch offices with more than 6 users ADSL Max.