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An Aging Alarm Management System is a Threat to Your Network

The chief problem with older network monitoring systems is that they are inadequate for maintaining network reliability in today's challenging operating environment and hypercompetitive marketplace.

An inadequate or aging monitoring system simply cannot provide the visibility or reliability your customers demand.

But there are other problems associated with using an older monitoring system:

Maintaining an older system is difficult, and it becomes more difficult the older it gets. Physical faults accumulate, equipment starts to break down, network visibility gradually declines, and finally a serious network threat goes unrecognized, and you lose hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars of revenue.

Many older systems are no longer supported by the manufacturer. If your system breaks down, you may find that it's impossible to get spare parts or guaranteed repairs.

Often, new remote telemetry units aren't available for older systems, so network deployments are fixed-the reliability management system can't extend to meet the needs of a growing network.

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