| Issue |
Traditional Network Management |
HYBLUE Remote Monitoring |
| Software Cost |
Expensive to buy |
Zero |
| Ongoing Cost of Operation |
Required dedicated network staff, expensive software upgrades |
Low monthly subscription cost per server and workstation |
| Installation and Configuration |
Expensive, time consuming and prone to failure |
Simple 5 minute software installation |
| Data Output of Management System |
Tremendous amount of data, small percentage of actionable information |
Expert System filters information, then sends alerts via email or pager depending on severity |
| Clarity of Information |
Clear only to dedicated network management staff |
Information written to be quickly understood by technicians |
| Usefulness of Information |
Data output typically arcane error messages |
Expert system output includes both supporting descriptions and links to aid in problem resolution |
| Historical Information |
Graphs and charts showing network performance information |
Graphs and charts are organized into useful sets of information |
| Availability |
Depends on system |
Password protected customer portal available 24 x 7 on the Web |