For small businesses, the name "Tiny Adds" can be confusing. It is
not a service for advertising or marketing, but a set of advanced software features included with TinyPilot Pro, a hardware-based KVM-over-IP remote management solution.
Small businesses can benefit from the TinyPilot KVM and its "Tiny Adds" features for their internal IT management and support, rather than for customer-facing marketing.
How small businesses can leverage TinyPilot Pro and "Tiny Adds"
1. Affordable remote IT support
Hiring a full-time, on-site IT team can be expensive for a small business. TinyPilot offers an affordable, professional-grade alternative to enterprise KVM solutions. With TinyPilot Pro, a small business can have its IT team or a third-party managed service provider (MSP) manage and troubleshoot equipment remotely. This can lead to significant cost savings on salaries, benefits, and travel.
2. Remote management of servers and computers
Many small businesses rely on on-premise servers, network-attached storage (NAS) devices, or other computers for their operations. TinyPilot allows IT staff to connect to these machines from any location, with full BIOS-level access, meaning they can:
- Fix boot failures.
- Install a new operating system by mounting a virtual disk image over the network, eliminating the need for a physical USB stick.
- Adjust BIOS settings remotely.
3. Increased efficiency and reduced downtime
For a small business, any amount of technical downtime can mean lost revenue and productivity. TinyPilot features allow for faster issue resolution and proactive maintenance:
- Wake-on-LAN lets IT staff power up devices remotely, so they can begin troubleshooting immediately, even if the machine is off.
- A pure HTML5 web interface means no special software or plugins are required, speeding up access from any browser.
- Tailscale integration provides a secure, zero-hassle way for remote employees or IT support to connect to the network.
4. Enhanced security
Small businesses are often targeted by cyberattacks and need robust security measures. TinyPilot Pro helps secure internal IT management with:
- HTTPS protection and password authentication for all remote KVM sessions.
- User roles and permissions, allowing administrators to control who has access to which machines.
5. Simplified support for hybrid teams
With the rise of hybrid and remote work, small businesses need to support employees working from various locations. TinyPilot is an effective tool for IT staff to manage and troubleshoot a distributed workforce's devices. It allows for hardware-level intervention that standard software-based remote desktop tools cannot provide