Remote access options for VW partners worldwide
In addition to the data exchange solutions and accessibility to the partner company network exists more solutions to connecting an external partner company location to Volkswagen Wolfsburg. The remote access solutions provide the possibility to use a Volkswagen client computer at the partner company location or to use virtual clients to access the intranet at Volkswagen.
In context of the order fulfillment partner companies can access the Volkswagen systems, work with data or fulfill support tasks. A direct data exchange with the local IT-infrastructure of the partner company is not possible in this case. For set up a Remote Access connection technical and organizational requirements are necessary.
Operational services GmbH & Co. KG assists all partner companies and Volkswagen departments for questions regarding the technical connection, fulfill the group requirements and at support cases.
Secure i.do Client
the connection by using Volkswagen hardware
The Secure i.do Client solution serves to connect a fixed partner company location to the Volkswagen intranet at Wolfsburg. The connection is made via a dedicated connection of a certified provider and over a switch managed by this provider.
Employees of the partner company work with original Volkswagen i.do Clients over a direct data communication from approved areas at the partner company regarding information security. The Secure i.do Client area must be fulfilling the requirements the information classification “confidential” and the requirements of Volkswagen regarding Secure i.do Client.
Every user needs Volkswagen PKI for strong authentication at the gateway and to use the i.do Clients. Secure i.do Client connections are limited to the Wolfsburg area.
Secure VI
Virtual clients for confidential information
The Secure VI solution serves to connect a fixed partner company location to the Volkswagen intranet at Wolfsburg. The connection is made via a dedicated connection of a certified provider.
Employees of the partner company work with partner-owned hardware which is connected to a virtual Volkswagen i.do Client. Data exchange between the virtual and the local physical client is not possible. The partner company location must be fulfilling the requirements of the information classification “confidential” and pass a corresponding assessment.
Every user needs Volkswagen PKI or Volkswagen SecurID for strong authentication at the gateway and for using the virtual i.do Clients. Authentication depends on type of virtual clients (citrix or VMware).
RAS VI
Virtual clients via Internet
The RAS VI solution serves to connect partner company employees to the Volkswagen intranet at Wolfsburg. The connection is made via an internet connection of the partner company.
Employees of the partner company work with partner-owned hardware which is connected to a virtual Volkswagen i.do Client. Data exchange between the virtual and the local physical client is not possible. The solution provides access only to data classified as “internal”. Accessing confidential information is only allowed by fulfilling additional requirements. For example the partner company location must be fulfilling the requirements of the information classification “confidential” and pass a corresponding assessment.
Every user needs Volkswagen PKI or Volkswagen SecurID for strong authentication at the gateway and for using the virtual i.do Clients. Authentication depends on type of virtual clients (citrix or VMware).
