NETSUPPORT DNA 1.01
With the release of version 1.01, NetSupport's DNA is better equipped to manage network inventory and Internet access. Offering improved deployment, software-distribution, database-maintenance and reporting features, the device lets users authenticate by entering their names or IP addresses. It defaults to SQL, allowing NT authentication only within databases on local machines. Starts at $26.88 each for 100 users. NetSupport, (888) 665-0808, (770) 205-4456. www.netsupport-inc.com
SAINT SAINTBOXT
Offering six preconfigured reports, Saint's plug-and-play device anticipates, detects and cures vulnerabilities on networks of any size. The tool will help ensure compliance with privacy provisions, such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. Starts at $1,495. Saint Corp., (800) 596-2006, (301) 656-0521. www.saintcorporation.com
VIEO 1000
Vieo bills its eponymous product as an intelligent end-to-end application-monitoring system. Drawing on proprietary technology, the Vieo 1000 uses discovery and mapping to optimize applications as disparate as AIX, Apache, COM+, HP-UX, IIS, INET, iPlanet, Oracle, Red Hat Linux, Solaris, SQL Server, WebLogic, and Windows 2000 and 2003. Starts at $150,000. Vieo, (866) 999-VIEO, (512) 257-3031. www.vieo.com