COMPASS version 7.2 includes service management functionality via Service Folders to help customers maximize profits from their Service Level Agreements (SLA). COMPASS Service Manager immediately notifies operators when network issues occur, providing an overview of affected network services and traffic. In addition, operators can view services at risk because of minor alarms on the equipment or when a backup unit is unavailable.
In addition to providing Service Folders, the new version of Compass also provides a new reconciliation tool for equipment being managed by the COMPASS NMS with the COMPASS Inventory Management System (IMS). As users add or remove equipment from the network or make equipment changes, the reconciliation tool automatically updates COMPASS IMS, significantly reducing valuable time spent on manual configuration and providing accurate inventory accounting.
Additional enhancements to TrueNorth can also be found in COMPASS 7.2 that make it even easier for the user to customize the interface with virtual points and virtual devices that accommodate a variety of advanced and automated operational concepts.
COMPASS 7.2 with TrueNorth 3.5 began shipping on July 1.