Friday, October 21, 2005

Austin's NetBotz helps SBC network surveillance system

Via The Austin Business Journal.

SBC Communications Inc. is getting into the surveillance business.

The San Antonio-based phone giant developed a new Internet Protocol-based system that will allow companies to monitor their critical network systems through remote video from a central location.

SBC worked with NetBotz Inc. in Austin to develop the system. NetBotz created the technology used to monitor IT equipment. More than 2,500 organizations have incorporated NetBotz' into their operations.

SBC's platform also will give companies the ability to detect anomalies, such as extreme temperatures, humidity, power fluctuations or certain chemicals.