CCC Network Systems Enhances Its FreeVision Server Management Solution to Significantly Reduce Network Downtime.Business & Technology Editors NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 8, 2001 PowerCycler(TM) and Version 1.8 enhance network operations and security With remote reboot To reload the operating system, which restarts the computer. See boot. (operating system) reboot - (From boot) A boot with the implication that the computer has not been down for long, or that the boot is a bounce intended to clear some state of wedgitude. See warm boot. capabilities CCC CCC A very speculative grade assigned to a debt obligation by a rating agency. Such a rating indicates default or considerable doubt that interest will be paid or principal repaid. Also called Caa. Network Systems (CCC), a market leader in advanced server and network device management and remote access technologies for e-commerce and corporate data centers, today introduced FreeVision(TM) PowerCycler, a state-of-the-art solution that extends the functionality of the FreeVision Server Management System. PowerCycler provides robust remote reboot capabilities and delivers a significant increase in data center security and productivity. In a related announcement CCC also introduced Version 1.8 of their FreeVision software, which when combined with the recently released Satellite Serial Option, enables total server control and serial device management through a single platform. "As an integrated part of the FreeVision Server Management System, PowerCycler has provided significant cost reductions and productivity increases," said Walter Whelan, IT Architect at IBM Global Services IBM Global Services is the world's largest business and technology services provider. It is the fastest growing part of IBM, with over 190,000 professionals serving customers in more than 160 countries. , one of the first companies to implement PowerCycler. "It worked flawlessly flaw·less adj. Being entirely without flaw or imperfection. See Synonyms at perfect. flaw  less·ly adv. during our testing process. The robust design allows it to easily handle two power supplies for a managed device." The FreeVision Server Management System allows IT staff to monitor and access up to 64,000 network devices, including servers, routers, hubs and switches, from a single console. "By combining PowerCycler with our serial connectivity option our customers are able to easily access and control their network devices from a single, robust and comprehensive management tool, reducing both training and operational costs. At the same time, network managers reduce downtime The time during which a computer is not functioning due to hardware, operating system or application program failure. , greatly enhancing their ability to meet service level agreements," says Stuart Ogilvy, 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. , CCC Network Systems. Built upon CCC's leading-edge technologies, PowerCycler provides even greater control over mission-critical network operations by allowing users to cut power off from and reboot all servers from the same remote location, without entering the data center. "CCC solutions are helping companies around the globe to maximize server uptime and improve network efficiency," added Ogilvy. "With PowerCycler, our customers significantly reduce the time needed to repair a 'down' server by eliminating the need to travel to that server to reboot it. They gain increased security and move toward a 'lights out' environment by virtually eliminating the need for network staff to enter the data center." About FreeVision The FreeVision(TM) Server Management System, a fabric of integrated hardware and software technologies, delivers highly secure, real-time management of web-hosting facilities and corporate data centers. FreeVision allows network operators to access and control up to 64,000 servers from any console with a single keystroke key·stroke n. A stroke of a key, as on a word processor. key stroke . The solution dramatically reduces total cost of ownership by improving the efficiency of data center personnel, and providing significant reductions in real estate usage. About CCC Network Systems Founded in 1987, CCC Network Systems (www.cccnetsys.com) is a world leader in enterprise class, mission-critical server management and remote access technologies. CCC solutions are installed in many of the world's largest web-hosting, co-location ASP's and ISP's including Exodus, Cable & Wireless, UUNET (UUNET Technologies, Inc., Fairfax, VA, www.uunet.net) Founded in 1987, UUNET was the first commercial Internet service provider. Originally offering e-mail and news, it became a full Internet service organization providing dial-up and leased line accounts as well as archive space for , PeopleSoft and Microsoft, and in corporate data centers such as CS First Boston First Boston Corporation was a New York-based investment bank, founded in 1932 and acquired by Credit Suisse in 1988, when it became 'CS First Boston'. Globally referred to as Credit Suisse First Boston after 1996, the First Boston part of the name was phased out in 2006. , VISA and Standard Chartered Bank Standard Chartered Bank (LSE: STAN, HKSE: 2888 ) is a British bank headquartered in London with operations in more than fifty countries. It operates a network of over 1,600 branches (including subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures) and employs almost 60,000 . The company's strategic investors include: MSD (MicroSoft Diagnostics) A utility that accompanied Windows 3.1 and DOS 6 that reported on the internal configuration of the PC. A variety of information on disks, video, drivers, IRQs and port addresses was provided. Capital L.P., Global Crossing Ventures, Inc., Dell Ventures, Robertson Stephens & Co., CommVest Venture Financing and Meyer Duffy Ventures Fund. The company has headquarters in Long Island, New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of and an advanced research and development facility in the United Kingdom. CCC employs over 300 personnel and has offices worldwide. Information in this document is subject to change. No part of this document may be reproduced through any means including (but not limited to) electronic or mechanical, without the express written permission from CCC Network Systems Group Ltd. CCC Network Systems may have patents, patent applications, trademarks, or copyrights, or other intellectual property rights covering subject matter in this document. FreeVision and FreeVisionIP are registered or pending trademarks of CCC Network Systems Group Ltd. Other product names and company names listed within this document may be trademarks of their respective owners. (c)2001 CCC Network Systems Group Ltd. All rights reserved. |
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