[November 18, 2009] Netcordia Launches Network Command Center for Managed Service Providers Tweet ANNAPOLIS, Md. --(Business Wire)-- Netcordia (News - Alert), the leading independent provider of network configuration and change management solutions, today launches a network ‘control tower' to enable managed service providers (MSPs) to proactively identify customer issues, remotely and/or locally respond faster, and easily scale the number of devices under management - while reducing their effort and cost. Netcordia's new NetMRI Operations Center Console - Virtual Edition (OC-VE) extends the value of NetMRI's sophisticated issues analysis that pinpoints the root of immediate network problems and proactively identifies potential ones lurking undetected. It's MSPs essential toolkit to deliver outstanding service with high efficiency - and prove it with reporting - that reinforces customers' decision to outsource network management. OC-VE allows MSPs to create a host of new, proactive services including reporting on network inventory, configuration issues, change and compliance. MSPs can also offer remote and/or local active management in the form of network change automation and compliance remediation. All of these services can have a dramatic impact on an enterprise customer's network management costs. NetMRI OC-VE introduces three key features that reduce MSPs' capital and operating expenses with: Multi-tenant architecture. Deploy, configure and manage hundreds of NetMRI appliances - both physical and virtual - across customer sites from any existing server with capacity. Flexible licensing. Allocate management licenses among customers as business needs change. With NetMRI's subscription-based pricing, MSPs can purchase additional OC-VE licenses instantly, or move existing license keys across customer sites to quickly respond to customer growth. Customizable reporting. Built-in reporting capabilities allow MSPs to give customers enhanced visibility into the performance of their network, demonstrating the value of the service they receive. Just like the NetMRI appliance, the OC-VE can be deployed virtually. OC-VE runs on VMware ESX, and MSPs can run it on any existing server that has capacity. "Increase service margins and lower operating costs - while delivering outstanding, proactive network management services," said Don Pyle, Netcordia's CEO. "That's a recipe for successful, long-term MSP relationships." Enterprises that deploy managed services reduce both their capital and operating expenditures. By taking advantage of network change automation & policy compliance management as a managed service, enterprises can optimize their network performance while simultaneously standardizing their network infrastructure, which reduces IT complexity and overhead. NetMRI OC-VE is available now. Pricing for OC-VE starts at under $400/month. About Netcordia Netcordia is a leading provider of network automation software to the world's most complex and mission-critical networks. Its award-winning NetMRI network change and configuration management (NCCM) solution continuously audits multi-vendor infrastructures, identifies anomalies early and speeds resolution. Netcordia helps leading healthcare, managed service providers, financial services, academic, and government organizations stretch IT budgets, improve overall performance, meet corporate policy and comply with stringent federal regulations. Founded in 2000, Netcordia is headquartered in Annapolis, Maryland, and ranks on the Red Herring (News - Alert) 100, the Inc. 500 and the Deloitte Fast 500 lists. For more information, visit www.netcordia.com. [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]