AdventNet Web NMS MSP Edition Chosen by Sixth Dimension for Its Intelligent Network Infrastructure to Transform the Energy Market.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers PLEASANTON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 17, 2001 AdventNet, Inc., the leading management Infrastructure solutions provider, announced that Sixth Dimension, the Intelligent Network Company, has deployed its Web NMS See NetWare Management System. MSP (1) (Management Service Provider or Managed Service Provider) An organization that manages a customer's computer systems and networks which are either located on the customer's premises or at a third-party datacenter. (the Managed Services An umbrella term for third-party monitoring and maintaining of computers, networks and software. The actual equipment may be inhouse or at the third-party's facilities, but the "managed" implies an ongoing effort; for example, making sure the equipment is running at a certain quality Delivery Platform(TM)) Edition in its Intelligent Network infrastructure that would fundamentally transform the energy market by enabling energy providers to build a strong brand. The AdventNet Web NMS MSP Edition is a path-breaking software product specifically built to facilitate managed services. It is a scalable, high performance solution to Customer Network and Service Management. It uses a multi-tier architecture, providing for distribution of processing as needed as needed prn. See prn order. . This allows a service provider to start small, and scale the system as the number of customers, devices and applications to be managed grows. The data collected is stored in relational databases relational database Database in which all data are represented in tabular form. The description of a particular entity is provided by the set of its attribute values, stored as one row or record of the table, called a tuple. , with customer segmentation, allowing powerful and flexible reporting on the customer's data. Sixth Dimension has incorporated the AdventNet Web NMS MSP Edition into its 6D iNET(TM) Network which consists of Embedded Inserted into. See embedded system. Site Servers (eSSs) at each customer location, 6D PowerPak software tools (with powerful functionality such as real time monitoring, alarming and distributed control) and 6D PowerPortal interface (an intuitive gateway to the 6D Intelligent Network) as well as in its Network Operations Center See NOC. Network Operations Center - (NOC) A location from which the operation of a network or internet is monitored. Additionally, this center usually serves as a clearinghouse for connectivity problems and efforts to resolve those problems. . Together, these components help the 6D Intelligent Network transform energy companies' customer-owned equipment into assets that generate revenue for both customers and energy providers. "With the advent of Internet-enabled businesses, it has become critical to ensure availability of applications across supplier, partner and customer boundaries. Our Web NMS MSP product is specifically tailored to meet the needs of providers offering managed services, across organizational boundaries. We are very pleased to be associated with a pioneer such as Sixth Dimension in transforming the energy market. As a customer-focused company, we ensured that our solution met the needs of this important emerging market," said Kumar Padmini, vice president of Worldwide Marketing and Sales. "For energy providers and customers alike, Sixth Dimension's Intelligent Network presents a new spectrum of opportunities for energy marketing, supply and management. It provides a digital gateway into the new energy marketplace. We wanted a robust, scalable management platform for our services. We were impressed im·press 1 tr.v. im·pressed, im·press·ing, im·press·es 1. To affect strongly, often favorably: with the effort AdventNet invested in understanding our marketplace and offering us superior support so we could rapidly customize the Web NMS MSP Edition to meet our specific needs," said Ravi Nair, director -- IT & 6D iNET(TM) Operations. About AdventNet AdventNet, the Internet Management Infrastructure Company(TM), is the first provider of massively scalable, carrier-grade management application server software for provisioning and management of Internet and e-business infrastructure and applications. Customer-focused AdventNet has a worldwide customer base of leading equipment vendors, service providers, systems integrators An individual or organization that builds systems from a variety of diverse components. With increasing complexity of technology, more customers want complete solutions to information problems, requiring hardware, software and networking expertise in a multivendor environment. , e-business application vendors and enterprises. The company's products provide ease of use, reliability and extensive customizability. They power solutions in many market segments, including e-business applications management, optical networking Communications between computers, telephones and other electronic devices using light. An optical network is far more reliable and has far greater potential transmission capacity than networking in the electrical domain. See optical fiber. , broadband access See broadband and wireless broadband. , storage management, web hosting Making a Web site available on the Internet. Many ISPs host a few personal Web pages for an individual at no additional cost above the monthly service fee, but the address is subordinate to the ISP; for example, www.friendlyisp.com/pat_smith. and managed services. AdventNet enables superior solutions with rapid time to market advantages. AdventNet is headquartered in Pleasanton, CA with offices in NJ, MA, GA, Canada, India, UK, France and Japan; as well as well-trained partners around the globe. It has over 400 employees and more than 500 customers. For more information call 925/924-9500 or visit www.adventnet.com. About Sixth Dimension (www.sixthdimension.com) Sixth Dimension, a Colorado-based company, has developed a unique service-delivery infrastructure called the Intelligent Network. Fully managed and Internet-based, the network provides a platform for energy services companies, solutions providers, and their customers to monitor energy use, remotely control on-site generation and curtailable loads, and receive vital pricing information. Sixth Dimension links energy assets to market opportunities by connecting any end-use device to any software application, to deliver any type of service to the energy industry. |
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