ManageEngine
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| developer | Zoho Corp. |
| operating system | Windows , Linux |
| category | Network monitoring , trouble ticket system , configuration management , IT security |
| License | Commercially |
| German speaking | Yes |
| manageengine.de | |
ManageEngine is a product division of Zoho Corporation (formerly AdventNet) and comprises proprietary software solutions for IT management in small and medium-sized companies. In addition to ticketing software , desktop management and IT security , the majority of the more than 40 products focus on network management and monitoring. Zoho Corporation was founded in 1996 by Sridhar Vembu and initially developed frameworks for network management software. The manufacturer has been using these frameworks as the basis for the ManageEngine products since 2003. In addition, the Zoho Office Suite has existed since 2005 as a web-based and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) alternative to desktop office applications.
Alignment
ManageEngine is positioned as a brand for small and medium-sized companies, which on the one hand is cheap to buy and operate, and on the other hand offers the majority of the functionalities of the established products in the respective markets. The aim is to provide out-of-the-box software that can be easily installed on popular operating systems. The manufacturer also attaches great importance to simple operation and self-explanatory user guidance in the program.
What all ManageEngine products have in common is that they have a web-based user interface. In addition, reporting and alarm functions are included in all products.
Development and sales
The ManageEngine product division is managed centrally from Austin, Texas, USA, with development work taking place in Chennai, India. For sales, the manufacturer relies on close partnerships with national companies. Exclusive partnerships have been concluded for certain countries, so that in Europe there is a central distributor for almost every country. For the German-speaking area, this is MicroNova AG, which is based in Vierkirchen near Munich .
Licensing
The license is bound depending on the product size, use can be measured with the aid of the screen. The network monitoring software OpManager is licensed according to so-called "devices", ie devices for which a monitor is set up. Depending on the functionality required, you can choose between different editions. There are three standard editions for OpManager, with the price increasing with the range of functions. In addition, the manufacturer provides free editions for almost all products, the functionality of which is limited. These are suitable for very small businesses and some for private use.