PowerCloud Systems, a provider of cloud-based software that OEMs integrate with their business networking products, has launched CloudCommand online software platform for network equipment vendors.
CloudCommand transforms vendors’ existing networking products into cloud-based networking offerings with integrated service capabilities, and help them expand their business models to include subscription-based service revenue.
The new cloud-based software platform deploys, configures, connects, secures and manages networking equipment and resources, which also supports wireless access points, routers, VPN gateways and network-attached storage, the company said.
CloudCommand technology is offered as a hosted platform – scalable to support high-volume product lines or as a leased option for, private clouds managed by telcos or large managed service providers.
PowerCloud Systems said its initial release of the CloudCommand online software platform enables vendors to manage Wi-Fi infrastructure and client devices.
It forms the basis for offering by vendors and service providers serving both the small business and mid-market users for Wi-Fi equipment, by public access Wi-Fi vendors and by smart-grid offerirng vendors, the company said.