Applied Global Technologies Releases Fathom Version 3.0 with New IP Video Analysis on Distributed Networks and Endpoints.ROCKLEDGE, Fla. -- New Version Allows for Localized Monitoring to Isolate Potential H.323 Problems Applied Global Technologies, proven experts in IP collaboration technologies and solutions, announces the release of FATHOM version 3.0 and the extension of 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. beyond firewalls. By moving the monitoring to the distributed architecture, FATHOM is able to measure network performance for different subnets, firewall systems and disparate networks. The localized monitoring provides for "Fault Isolation" accurately determining if a failure is resulting from an endpoint or the network. The FATHOM collaboration Analyzer (c/A) technology, originally released in February 2004, is an innovative AGT AGT antiglobulin test. network analysis tool. It measures network capacity and capability to support H.323 audio and video traffic at the desired quality and quantity. The new version also monitors end point status. Customers utilize FATHOM to pre-engineer their video networks, troubleshoot current networks and to monitor networks and endpoints. Through the use of FATHOM tools, organizations increase connectivity reliability. "The FATHOM platform is based on diskless embedded processor A CPU chip used in a system other than a general purpose workstation, desktop or laptop computer. Such chips are used by the billions every year in a myriad of products. See embedded system. technology, providing for reliability in the field and protecting against drive failure," stated Ben Atha, Chief Technical Officer, Applied Global Technology. "With new single port communication architecture, FATHOM provides a simple way to distribute network analysis and monitoring across a multilayered mul·ti·lay·ered adj. Consisting of or involving several individual layers or levels. enterprise network." Until today's release of version 3.0, FATHOM was utilized exclusively within AGT's 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 . However, with this new release, FATHOM is available for sale as a stand-alone product package and is available to end users, resellers and integrators. The FATHOM c/A technology includes the FATHOM Commander and FATHOM Analyzer 1000 devices in addition to the FATHOM Command Console software. The basic package, which monitors up to 30 end points and related network performance, includes: FATHOM COMMANDER Device, COMMANDER CONSOLE Software, User Manual, necessary cables and hard shell travel case. It lists for $54,500. Additional monitoring is available through the purchase of the FATHOM ANALYZER 1000 at a cost of $19,500 per device. Each ANALYZER 1000 device adds the ability to test and monitor from an additional network location while also adding 30 additional end points to the monitoring capability. The FATHOM ANALYZER 1000 is controlled by the FATHOM COMMANDER. "The new FATHOM architecture allows greater flexibility in managing more complex and decentralized de·cen·tral·ize v. de·cen·tral·ized, de·cen·tral·iz·ing, de·cen·tral·iz·es v.tr. 1. To distribute the administrative functions or powers of (a central authority) among several local authorities. domains, including video networks that span both managed service provider and client infrastructure," stated Mark Bearden, Ph.D., Project Director, Applied Global Technologies. "I am pleased with the functionality of this version and I believe customers will be as well." For more information on the FATHOM product, please contact AGT at 321-638-2007 or info@appliedglobal.com. About Applied Global Technologies Applied Global Technologies offers its customers proven expertise in IP collaboration with the mission to transform companies from buyers of technology into users of technology. As a dedicated collaboration managed service provider, AGT takes the enterprise vision of fully integrated IP networks and applies it as an effective, ROI-centered solution for today's progressive and agile businesses. AGT is also a provider of Hosted and Supplemental Services. In addition to its work in the commercial marketplace, the twelve-year old private corporation provides conferencing solutions to the Pentagon, branches of the US Military and civilian agencies, as well as numerous federal and state government facilities. The Company's continued advancement in communications is being felt around the world. The company was recently listed among the fastest growing private companies in America (Inc 500). AGT partners with those companies that bring value to its customers. Applied Global's current partners include: Anteon, AT Alliance, EDS (Electronic Data Systems, Plano, TX, www.eds.com) Founded in 1962 by H. Ross Perot (independent candidate for the President of the U.S. in 1992), EDS is the largest outsourcing and data processing services organization in the country. , Glowpoint, Infonet, MiCTA, Polycom, Radvision, SAIC SAIC - http://saic.com. , Sprint, SRA International Corporate Profile SRA International, Inc. (NYSE: SRX) is a provider of technology and strategic consulting services and solutions to clients in national security, civil government, and health care and public health. , TANDBERG, VCON, and Verizon. AGT is the creator of a series of innovative solutions in the Collaboration industry including: FATHOM c/A -- an IP video analysis tool (FATHOM collaboration Analyzer), NEXUS c/R (TM) -- a billing and utilization management Utilization management is the evaluation of the appropriateness, medical need and efficiency of health care services procedures and facilities according to established criteria or guidelines and under the provisions of an applicable health benefits plan. tool (NEXUS collaboration Reporter), and PERSPECTIVE c/P -- a multimedia gateway to seamless communication between group and desktop systems (PERSPECTIVE collaboration Portal). These are available through AGT's managed services. Applied Global Technologies(TM) international headquarters is located in Rockledge, FL with field support offices in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Honolulu, Okinawa, Ottawa, Phoenix, Seattle, San Francisco San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden , Virginia Beach Virginia Beach, resort city (1990 pop. 393,069), independent and in no county, SE Va., on the Atlantic coast; inc. 1906. In 1963, Princess Anne co. and the former small town of Virginia Beach were merged, giving the present city an area of 302 sq mi (782 sq km). , and Washington, DC. |
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