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AUSTIN, Texas, Oct 19, 2004 (BUSINESS WIRE) --
NetBotz(R), Inc., the global leader in web-based monitoring
solutions for critical assets, today announced the release of two new
products that, along with additional enhancements to its physical
monitoring platform, make it easier for far more organizations to
protect themselves from expensive and potentially catastrophic losses
due to water and chemical leaks, extreme variations in temperature,
power spikes, human error, sabotage and more.
The two new External Integration Products (EIP) -- the EIP 4-20 mA
Sensor Pod, and the EIP 0-5v Sensor Cable -- combined with the
refinements to the NetBotz management platform, enable companies to
integrate almost any third-party analog physical monitoring sensor
into their IT system and into the NetBotz management platform. By
funneling all of their monitoring information into the NetBotz
management platform, companies can gain access to a holistic view of
potentially damaging conditions, enabling quicker response.
"These new products will enable far more companies to arm
themselves with a comprehensive view of their IT infrastructure and
environment through a single integrated solution," said NetBotz CTO
Mitchell Medford. "We're providing an earlier and proactive warning,
and that is crucial."
The new products and capabilities of the NetBotz platform will be
especially useful in industries where there is a large installed base
of analog monitors, including those in manufacturing and utility
industries. Now pumps and lines carrying gasses or liquids won't have
to be hand or locally monitored but instead can be viewed as part of a
company's IT system where they can be viewed, monitored or even
accessed just like any other node on the network. Concentric motors
that self-test for excessive vibration can now be part of an automatic
monitoring and management network. Airflow sensors in "clean" rooms
will report variances to the IT system, which will immediately notify
employees if there is a problem. Temperature sensors on compressors
can be tied in, as can freezers and other equipment used for the
production of frozen food.
"If it needs to be watched, we can help a company watch it more
closely and for less money," said Medford.
In addition to integrating with a huge installed base of
third-party analog sensors, new improvements in the NetBotz software
and platform enable companies to:
-- View information from hand-held devices, allowing users to
receive instant alerts about pending environmental threats and
see on their screen any monitored area no matter where they
are in the world. This means that more than ever, NetBotz will
be the roving eyes and ears that enable greater corporate
safety and security.
-- Integrate NetBotz into other applications via Web Services.
The NetBotz API is now compatible with platforms such as
Microsoft.NET, Johnson Controls Metasys, and others.
-- Flag, annotate and search archived video clips through NetBotz
Surveillance software.
-- Block out sections of the digital image -- to prevent, for
example, unauthorized people from seeing information on
monitors.
-- Employ digital watermarking, which is useful for court
admissibility.
"I think the important thing to remember is that the combination
of the new products and the new functionality means we can aggregate
information from almost anybody, communicate it in almost any way
needed, and then can integrate it all into the NetBotz management
platform or any other higher-order management system if desired," said
Medford. "Our new external sensors can tie a company's formerly
stand-alone equipment into their existing IP infrastructure without
any additional IT investment. So what we've got now is a way to
network seemingly non-networkable devices -- which gives them much
greater functionality, and which gives companies much greater
protection."
The NetBotz family of cost-effective IP-based solutions actively
protects and provides early warning regarding threats from
environmental and physical conditions that can jeopardize operations
and cause expensive downtime. NetBotz devices monitor and prevent
environmental factors including excessive heat, low or high humidity,
malicious or accidental human acts, the presence of water and more
from negatively impacting business performance. The NetBotz IP-based
appliances combine built-in sensors and SSL-encrypted cameras that
work together as an organization's "eyes and ears" to monitor and
protect against all kinds of physical threats.
About NetBotz
NetBotz, Inc. is the leading global provider of web-based
monitoring solutions that close the coverage gap between traditional
physical security -- "guards, guns and gates" -- and cybersecurity.
More than 2,600 organizations worldwide use NetBotz solutions. Through
active monitoring, early detection and instant alerting, NetBotz
web-based solutions protect critical assets from damaging physical and
environmental conditions. NetBotz markets its solution through a
network of distributors, solution partners and accredited resellers
around the world. Based in Austin, Texas, NetBotz is a privately held
company with funding from Hill Partners, CenterPoint Ventures, SSM
Venture Partners, Osprey Ventures, QuestMark Partners and Austin
Ventures. NetBotz is the winner of the IDG Network Award 2004 for
"Most Innovative Use of Technology," the Deloitte & Touche Rising Star
award, the Best in Show Award in the Network Management Category at
NetWorld+Interop and a KPMG Start-up Standout Award. For more
information go to www.netbotz.com
NetBotz, RackBotz, WallBotz, BotzWare and the NetBotz symbols are
registered trademarks of NetBotz Corporation in the United States and
other jurisdictions. All other company and product names mentioned are
used only for identification and may be trademarks of their respective
companies.
SOURCE: NetBotz, Inc.
NetBotz, Inc., Austin
Norma Van Horn, 512-439-5800
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