A remote viewing system includes a plurality of local workstations and a remote console. Each of the local workstations provides screen update data. The remote console is operable to receive the screen update data from the plurality of local workstations and display the screen update data for at least two of the local workstations on a display. A method for remotely interfacing with a plurality of local workstations, each providing screen update data, includes receiving the screen update data from each of the local workstations. The screen update data for at least two of the local workstations is displayed on a display.