Service monitors Windows/Unix systems from mobile phones.
Press Release Summary:
HipCheck(TM) Mobility Service v1.1 sets triggers for real-time event alerts and enables IT managers to respond by viewing critical parameters and executing system commands from mobile phones. It supports Windows Mobile 6 and Windows Mobile and native client user interfaces as well as Java-capable phones from BlackBerry, Nokia, and Samsung. Audit Trail feature, command execution feature, and Task Results view with all commands executed in previous 24 hr are included.
Original Press Release:
SCO Announces Release of HipCheck(TM) Mobility Service Version 1.1 with Expanded Platform Support and Internationalization
New release of HipCheck provides audit trail, new Windows Mobile and Windows native client user interface as well as support for BlackBerry(TM) and other smart phones
LINDON, Utah, April 16 / / - The SCO Group, Inc. (SCOXQ), a leading provider of UNIX software technology and mobile services, today announced availability of a new release of its innovative HipCheck solution, version 1.1. HipCheck sets triggers for real-time event alerts and the ability to respond to alerts by viewing critical parameters and executing system commands from the convenience of a mobile phone. These new enhancements provide system administrators with more powerful monitoring and intervention features, and provide support on a wider variety of smart phones, including BlackBerry, Nokia(TM)), and Samsung(TM) models. HipCheck(TM) is the only mobile administration solution that combines system monitoring and alerts with secure mobile intervention. HipCheck allows IT managers to use Windows Mobile or Java-capable mobile phones to monitor Windows or UNIX systems or other UNIX variants. HipCheck provides the ability to set triggers for real-time event alerts and the ability to respond to alerts by viewing critical parameters and executing system commands from the convenience of a mobile phone.
With this latest release, HipCheck(TM) version 1.1 now supports a growing list of Java-capable mobile phones from BlackBerry, Nokia, and Samsung. HipCheck 1.1 adds a new Audit Trail feature that allows an account administrator to view recent HipCheck events, alerts, and action activities selectable by past number of days and the ability to sort by user name, monitored system name, or type of activity. Every alert or response action is recorded for later viewing using this audit feature. HipCheck 1.1 also adds support for Windows Mobile 6 and a new Windows Mobile and Windows native client user interface for streamlined usability as well. Graphical icons and buttons enhance the user experience. The new version of HipCheck includes support for agents of additional UNIX variants and a significantly enhanced command execution feature that allows any command to be entered and executed from a mobile client. This allows an IT manager to reboot a system, add network access for clients, or execute many other commands via a mobile phone instead of being tethered to a desk. Executed commands can be viewed in the new Task Results view of all commands executed in the previous 24 hours. A new view of all software components that have been installed on monitored systems is also included.
HipCheck 1.1 now includes language support for Japanese. Additional language support is certain to be added in the future. Additional features and enhancements have been added to version 1.1, and can be viewed in detail by visiting www.scomobile.com/hipcheck/
"System administrator efficiency has increased where customers have adopted HipCheck," said Andy Nagle, senior director of product development at SCO. "IT tasks that traditionally required personnel to be sitting at a system console can now be executed from a mobile handset. This is particularly useful when IT support personnel are on-call nights and weekends," said Nagle. "Resellers and system integrators who provide on-call IT management for small businesses have found HipCheck to be a cost-effective solution for customers, enabling them to reduce expensive on-site visits while maintaining system uptime," said Nagle.
The instant a condition reaches a user-specified threshold, HipCheck sends an SMS or email message to the authorized technician's mobile phone. "Early Warning" alerts may be set to specified parameters so that the technician can take preventative or corrective action from the phone, often before system users even recognize that a problem has occurred.
"The real-time and mobile nature of HipCheck enables system administrators to monitor and proactively manage critical environments anytime, anywhere," said Jeff Hunsaker, president and chief operating officer for SCO Operations. "HipCheck version 1.1 provides a broader support of mobile devices, which expands the market for this innovative mobile product," said Hunsaker.
HipCheck is another powerful mobile application built on the high-performance, scalable and secure mobile server technology from SCO, which changes the way companies do business. HipCheck is the perfect solution for customers and solution providers who must remotely manage distributed server systems where there is limited local system administrator staff available.
Availability and Pricing
HipCheck, which runs on certain Java-enabled or Windows Mobile Pocket PC phones, is currently available as a hosted service or can be deployed as a server using the traditional renewable product license model. More product information and a free 30-day trial of HipCheck can be found at www.scomobile.com/ or by calling 1-800-726-6561.
About SCO
The SCO Group (Pink Sheets: SCOXQ) is a leading provider of UNIX software technology and mobile services. SCO offers UnixWare for enterprise applications and SCO OpenServer for small to medium businesses. SCO's innovative and reliable solutions help customers grow their businesses everyday. SCO owns the core UNIX operating system, originally developed by AT&T/Bell Labs, and is the exclusive licensor to UNIX-based system software providers. The Me Inc. product line focuses on creating mobile platforms, services and solutions for businesses and enhances the productivity of mobile workers.
Headquartered in Lindon, Utah, SCO has a worldwide network of resellers and developers. SCO Global Services provides reliable localized support and services to partners and customers. For more information on SCO products and services, visit http://www.sco.com/.
SCO and the associated logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of The SCO Group, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties and trademarks of Research In Motion Limited. Nokia marks, images and symbols are the exclusive property and trademarks of Nokia. Samsung marks, images and symbols are the exclusive property and trademarks of Samsung.
Source: The SCO Group, Inc.
CONTACT: Deborah Gillman of The SCO Group, +1-801-932-5302, dgillman@sco.com
Web site: http://www.sco.com/
