Network Management Software

SAN FRANCISCO, CA—April 30, 2009—GroundWork Open Source, Inc. (www.groundworkopensource.com), the leader in commercial open source systems and network management software, today announced the availability of GroundWork Monitor Starter Edition, available online via the GroundWork Exchange (http://www.groundworkopensource.com/exchange/starter-edition).

Specifically designed for smaller environments, GroundWork Monitor Starter Edition is a low-cost addition to the Monitor line; ideal for smaller deployments and evaluations up to 250 monitored devices. Based on GroundWork Monitor Professional 5.3, Starter Edition provides the same core features and a cost-effective way to gain additional capabilities beyond GroundWork Monitor Community Edition, such as dashboards, advanced reports, best-practice profiles, NOC console and support.

“Forty-five percent of surveyed GroundWork Monitor Community Edition users said they would be interested in a subscription offering at a lower price point,” said David Dennis, Senior Director of Marketing, GroundWork Open Source. “Additionally, 75 percent of those surveyed are using GroundWork Monitor Community Edition in environments with less than 300 nodes. We’ve responded to this feedback; Starter Edition is perfect for those in smaller environments or with tight budgets who still need a full-featured, commercially supported product.”

Starter Edition includes email-based support for a single named contact. Additionally, customers may upgrade to GroundWork Monitor Professional or Enterprise within 90 days of purchase. Details of the key differences between Community Edition, Starter Edition and Professional can be found here: http://www.groundworkopensource.com/products/familycomparison.html

Standard pricing for GroundWork Monitor Starter Edition is as follows: -- Starter Edition (up to 100 devices): US $4,000 -- Additional 50-device license packs (250 devices max): US $2,500

About GroundWork Open Source

San Francisco-based GroundWork Open Source, Inc. (http://www.groundworkopensource.com) is the market leader in commercial open source systems and network management software, delivering enterprise-class network, system and application management solutions at a fraction of the cost of proprietary solutions.

GroundWork's best of breed approach gives customers the flexibility to use diverse open source and proprietary technologies together under a unified interface, allowing users to leverage the advantages of open source while simultaneously preserving existing investments in legacy management tools. GroundWork’s solutions are in use at organizations like Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Crocs, National Australia Bank, Siemens, and Travel Click.