Enterprise Voice, the software sends out small timed packet busts on the network, from a single network location, and creates a signature of performance for each device on the network, such as a switch, router or server.
The software then analyzes the signatures, which are created by the distortion of the devices during performance, and comes up with a list of diagnostics and measurements. The tool can be used for pre-deployment analysis, troubleshooting and ongoing monitoring for daily quality assurance, according to the company.
Enterprise Voice works differently from typical network management tools, which rely on sparse sampling, said Apparent spokesperson Alison Northey.
Organizations have been forced to rely on guesswork because traditional network management methodologies don’t cut it anymore, said Apparent chief Irfhan Rajani, in a statement. Installing agents throughout a geographically diverse network owned by multiple third parties is no longer practical or effective for today’s extended enterprises.
Enterprise Voice can either be installed on a laptop or desktop, or at key data centers for dispersion.
In February, Apparent released a systems integrator version of the software.
The company also is working on a new VoIP tool that continuously monitors a network, 24-hours a day, Northey said. The company hopes the new application, which would be built on its existing technology foundation, launches in the first quarter of 2006.
Privately held Apparent, which is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, counts IBM, Veritas Software, Network Appliance and DHL Systems among its current customers.
