Agilent Technologies NetMetrix Chosen by Cypress Systems to Deliver Network Intelligence to Customers.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers PALO ALTO Palo Alto, city, California Palo Alto (păl`ō ăl`tō), city (1990 pop. 55,900), Santa Clara co., W Calif.; inc. 1894. Although primarily residential, Palo Alto has aerospace, electronics, and advanced research industries. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 17, 2000 Agilent Technologies This article needs sources or references that appear in reliable, third-party publications. Alone, primary sources and sources affiliated with the subject of this article are not sufficient for an accurate encyclopedia article. Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :A) today announced that Cypress Systems Cypress Systems, Inc. is a biotech company headquartered in Fresno, California and is best known for its research, in collaboration with the National Cancer Institute (NCI), regarding the use of selenium supplementation for the prevention of a variety of cancers. Limited, a networking and systems management integrator and consulting group, has added Agilent NetMetrix network performance solutions to services that enable Cypress Systems' clients to maximize customer satisfaction by providing them with solutions to ensure the availability and performance of business-critical networks. "Our customers have become increasingly concerned with gaining higher visibility into their networks, which have become far more dynamic in today's Internet environment," says Joann Johnson, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Cypress Systems. "This makes network management a bigger challenge, even for smaller networks. In e-business, service-level agreements have become the norm, and any amount of network downtime can cost millions. By offering Agilent NetMetrix solutions, we help customers respond to these demands." The success of Cypress Systems stems from properly understanding its clients' business needs for integrated technology, then specifying the equipment and delivering a quality implementation. To complement this business, Cypress Systems provides networking and systems management consulting Noun 1. management consulting - a service industry that provides advice to those in charge of running a business service industry - an industry that provides services rather than tangible objects services. Cypress Systems recognizes that maintaining robust, mission-critical systems begins with having network monitoring The term network monitoring describes the use of a system that constantly monitors a computer network for slow or failing systems and that notifies the network administrator in case of outages via email, pager or other alarms. , analysis and reporting solutions in place to proactively address problems before they affect the end-user. Cypress Systems recently joined the Agilent NetMetrix channels program, renewing an earlier relationship that existed when Agilent was part of Hewlett-Packard Company. Cypress Systems joined the program because Agilent NetMetrix provided superior service, its solutions are technically superior to competitive systems and NetMetrix integrates seamlessly with the HP OpenView HP OpenView was a Hewlett Packard product range consisting of an extensive portfolio of network and systems management products. In 2007 the entire HP OpenView portfolio was rebranded under the strengthened HP Software name. suite of products. Cypress Systems offers customers a host of Agilent NetMetrix solutions, including network performance management solutions such as Agilent NetMetrix Performance Center (NPC 1. (complexity) NPC - NP-complete. 2. (architecture) NPC - Next Program Counter. ), Agilent NetMetrix Enterprise Manager, and data collectors for gathering information on LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. , WAN, and ATM segments. Agilent NetMetrix NPC, a cost-effective Windows NT (Windows New Technology) A 32-bit operating system from Microsoft for Intel x86 CPUs. NT is the core technology in Windows 2000 and Windows XP (see Windows). Available in separate client and server versions, it includes built-in networking and preemptive multitasking. (R) solution that appeals to smaller businesses, helps Cypress Systems broaden its customer base. For more information on Cypress Systems, visit www.cypress-systems.com. About Agilent NetMetrix Agilent NetMetrix solutions offer the most comprehensive WAN, LAN and ATM management tools in the industry, enabling companies to leverage network intelligence to increase revenue and optimize investments. Agilent NetMetrix network performance management solutions address the complete life cycle for the delivery of network services -- including tracking services, tuning and planning services, delivering services, and accounting for those services. On Sept. 28, 2000, Fluke Networks announced the signing of a definitive agreement to buy Agilent's NetMetrix division. For more information on Agilent NetMetrix, visit www.netmetrix.com. About Agilent Technologies Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE:A) is a diversified technology company with approximately 46,000 employees serving customers in more than 120 countries. Agilent is a global leader in designing and manufacturing test, measurement and monitoring instruments, systems and solutions, and semiconductor and optical components. In fiscal year 1999, Agilent had net revenue of more than $8.3 billion. The company serves markets that include communications, electronics, life sciences and healthcare. Information about Agilent Technologies can be found on the Web at www.agilent.com. Note to Editors: Windows NT is a U.S. registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. |
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