8el launch ‘NetWatch’ - a proactive, network management tool. Users to gain better visibility and control of their internal and external data networks

Reading, UK, July 14th, 2004 --- Specialist telecoms provider 8el has launched a new on-line tool that empowers its customers to make more informed decisions about their data networks and helps them plan future network and hardware requirements.

Known as ‘8el NetWatch’, the new tool allows users to view their network utilisation, 24/7. Users can define reports and access the results through an authenticated web page at www.8el.net. Based on Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), the service enables access to reporting on both 8el and client infrastructure components.

The bespoke reporting capabilities enabled by 8el NetWatch allow customers to extract the information they require. Managed round-the-clock by 8el, threshold alerts can also be set up to notify customers of capacity issues before they become service affecting.

Users will also benefit from easy to read graphical reporting on their data networks covering a variety of key criteria such as data throughput and ping response times. As a result, customers will be able to more easily ascertain 'true' bandwidth usage and optimise configurations accordingly.

Said Managing Director, Justin Hamilton-Martin, “8el NetWatch makes it easier for our customers to make the right decisions in-line with their business needs. Our voice, data and converged services are all designed to deliver efficiencies and this custom tool will help customers understand their network patterns and issues.”

8el's NetWatch will be available for a monthly fee, dependant on the depth of reporting required. More information is available at www.8el.com or call 0845 3300093.

About 8el
8el (pronounced ‘A-Tel’), is an innovative, specialist network operator providing efficient voice and data services to the corporate market. UK businesses use 8el to satisfy the communication challenges presented by their office, home and remote communities and derive strategic, financial and quality benefits.

8el is an established and trusted supplier to leading businesses, delivering voice and data network services to over 30,000 users. Solutions are deployed across a number of vertical markets including the recruitment, transport, publishing, accountancy and legal professions.

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For more information on 8el’s converged solutions contact Chris Sayer on 0845 33 000 93 or email [email protected]