Image from WikipediaAny system administrator will tell you that they are entirely dependent on the tools that allow them to securely interact with the systems that they are supporting. A secure connection generally means using SSH to connect to a remote system. Telnet does not cut it - your passwords are transmitted in the clear when you log in - all a hacker needs to do is sniff the network and look for the right signature, grab your password and your system is comprised. Instead of using the standard Telnet Command, most administrators depend on an SSH client. The SSH protocol makes everything secure, but Windows does not come with an SSH client (nor an SSH server on the server side).

Beyond your standard Windows desktop, finding an SSH client for a mobile device is an even greater challenge. In this modern era of mobility, system administrators have broken the chains that restrict them to the dark basements (where most servers are kept) of their employer’s buildings and actually roam free. Not only do they connect to the machines that they are responsible for with desktops and laptops, but also high mobility devices using the Windows CE 4.2 and 5.0, Pocket PC 5.0 and Windows Mobile 2003, 2005 platforms. The Pragma PocketVT
SSH-Telnet Client gives the system administrator SSH connectivity - when a secure connection is needed - as well as TELNET capability. These capabilities allow for more efficient use of human resources by not restricting people to spending unproductive hours in front of a computer, when they can handle emergencies over a mobile device.