Setting global variables for network suite and project suite together?

I run several distributed tests, and they are ran both locally and remotely using a Network Suite.  I want to be able to set variables (temporary is fine) and have them accesses throughout the ENTIRE project.  Currently, it seems, if I set a variable outside of the network suite it is only available there, and likewaise for inside.  Do you know a way to remedy this?  Thanks!