Spiceworks™, Inc. today announced the beta release of an updated version of its
free network management software, which includes new capabilities that allow
users to automatically backup, compare and restore configurations for networked
devices. In addition, the upgraded version of Spiceworks offers a newly tuned
network monitoring map that enables IT managers to track bandwidth information
for individual end points, such as desktops and laptops. Together these
features are designed to help the 1 million IT pros that use Spiceworks to
automate more of their complex network management tasks for free. The new
features are available now in the beta version of Spiceworks 5.0, which can be
downloaded at spiceworks.com/5.0.
“Small and medium businesses looking to add network configuration management
have traditionally had two options – buy expensive software or rely on a free
TFTP server and a lot of time consuming and error prone manual processes,” said
Scott Abel, co-founder and CEO of Spiceworks. “This latest release of
Spiceworks gives them another choice by delivering comprehensive automated network
configuration management capabilities for free. As a result, IT managers can
get more done with less effort, while saving money for important things like
the hardware and software their companies need.”
Additional details on the new network management capabilities available in this
latest release of Spiceworks include:
• Automated Network Configuration Monitoring and Backup – enables users to
automatically scan and backup configurations for network devices, such as
switches, routers and hubs. Scans are updated at regular intervals and as new
equipment is added to the network.
• Network Configuration Change Management and Restore – users are alerted to
changes to network configurations. Device settings and proper configurations
can be remotely restored on network devices using the built-in TFTP server.
• Network Map for Endpoints – the built-in network monitoring map now includes
the ability to diagram network bandwidth and traffic information for individual
endpoints, including desktops, servers, Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices,
and other equipment. This provides IT managers with more detailed information
on network performance, bottlenecks and overall health.
“Spiceworks is simplifying network configuration management by making it a core
part of its free software,” said Chris Chandler, IT Director, Major Tool and
Machine, Inc. “These features will let me automatically keep tabs on
configuration changes and restore settings across my organization with the
click of a button.”
With more than 1 million users in 196 countries, Spiceworks is the most widely
deployed and fastest growing IT management application in history. The
Spiceworks user community currently supports 35 million workers, manages 60
million computers and devices, and spends $180 billion annually on technology
products and services.
Spiceworks is enabling ‘Social IT’ by combining network management, network
monitoring and help desk software with a rapidly growing and active
Facebook-like community of IT professionals. Organizations of all sizes use the
free Spiceworks network management software and integrated online community to
collaborate with each other and support the management of both cloud-based and
on-premise technology products and services.
About Spiceworks:
Founded in 2006, Spiceworks™ develops the first free social IT management
application that combines network management and help desk software with a
“Facebook-like” online community of IT professionals to help over 1 million IT
pros and 140,000 IT service providers simplify everything IT. Spiceworks makes
it easy for businesses to manage IT products and services on-premise or in the
cloud, collaborate to solve technology problems, and find the IT knowledge and
products they need day-to-day. Through its Voice of IT™ market research
program, the company enables direct conversations with IT professionals,
conducts surveys and provides insight on important technology usage, staffing
and purchasing trends by small and medium businesses worldwide. Spiceworks is a
privately held company headquartered in Austin, Texas with funding from
Institutional Venture Partners (IVP), Austin Ventures and Shasta Ventures.
Spiceworks and Voice of IT are trademarks of Spiceworks, Inc. All other names
may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Contact:
Karl Scholz
For Spiceworks
(512) 493-0909
