Kentik Features
Functionality (13)
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Multi-Network Capability
Provides monitoring capabilities for multiple networks at once.
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Anomaly Detection
Constantly monitors activity related to user behavior and compares activity to benchmarked patterns.
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Network Visibility
Provides all-encompassing display and analysis of environments, resources, traffic, and activity across networks.
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Scalability
Provides features to allow scaling for large organizations.
Artificial Intelligence
Utilizes artificial intelligence to analyze big data.
Machine Learning
Utilizes machine learning to analyze big data.
Systems Monitoring
Monitors logs and activities from a wide range of IT systems.
IT Monitoring
Gather metrics to assess the performance of IT infrastructure and network in real-time
Performance Monitoring
Monitoring and measurement of relevant metrics to assess the performance of IT resources
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Performance Monitoring
Continuously monitors network performance across the entire span of a network.
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Alerting
Sends alerts via pop-up notifications, texts, emails, or calls regarding network issues or failures.
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Improvement Suggestions
Suggests potential remedies or improvements to slowdowns, errors, or failures.
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Multi-Network Capability
Provides monitoring capabilities for multiple networks at once.
Incident Management (3)
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Incident Logs
Information on each incident is stored in databases for user reference and analytics.
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Incident Alerts
Gives alerts when incidents arise. Some responses may be automated, but users will still be informed.
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Incident Reporting
Produces reports detailing trends and vulnerabilities related to their network and infrastructure.
Issue Resolution (3)
Root Cause Identification
Directly identifies, or increases identification speed for, root causes for IT system issues.
Proactive Identification
Proactively identifies trends on IT systems that could lead to failures or errors.
Resolution Guidance
Provides paths, suggestions, or other general assistance towards issue resolution.
Visibility (9)
Activity Dashboard
Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities
Real-Time Notifications
Notifications that are delivered to users as soon as an event occurs
Uptime Reporting
Track the availability time for a designated network or website over a given period of time
Customizable Dashboard
Alter the layout and content of dashboards
Web Traffic Reporting
Collect and analyze traffic data about website visitors
Real-Time Reporting
Active reporting of data and metrics
Risk Alerts
Notifying as a warning or reminder of a potential or imminent hazard
Threshold Alerts
Alerts for when traffic utilization or network performance deviates from pre-defined threshold settings
Email Alerts
Receive and/or send email notifications for urgent updates, requests, or other information
Network Performance - Network Monitoring (2)
Dynamic Network Optimization
Continuously analyzes and adjusts network configurations to optimize performance and reliability.
Automated Tasks Routing
Automates routine network monitoring tasks, reducing operational overhead and human error.
Data (3)
Data Protection
Enable users to protect their data from potential outside attacks.
Remote Access
Allow users to control access to their information from a central point.
Network Access
Allow users to implement policies for controlling access to their business's infrastructure.
Additional Functionality (107)
Policy Creation
Create new policies or alter existing policies
Multiple Authentication Methods
Authenticate user identities through different methods such as ID cards, PINs, passwords, RFID, and biometrics
Profiling
Scanning of users & devices to ensure there are no potential threats
Multi-Device Support
Support multiple types of devices
Remote Access/Control
Access work applications remotely, for when working away from the office and/or traveling
Asset Tracking
Monitor the usage of assets, such as equipment, tools, software, etc., throughout their lifecycle
Continuous Monitoring
Conduct tracking and assessment of application and device behavior without breaks or interruptions
Network Security
Prevent and monitor unauthorized access, misuse, modification, or denial of a computer network and network-accessible resources
Intrusion Prevention System
System that monitors network traffic to prevent malicious activity.
Generative AI
Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.
Dashboard
Assembly of graphs and charts for visualizing and tracking statistics/metrics
Third-Party Integration
Addition of necessary external data, applications, tools, or features
Access Controls/Permissions
Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems
AI Copilot
A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users
Authentication
Verify the identity of users/devices to enable secure access
Secure Data Storage
Securely stores data to prevent data loss or breaches
Role-Based Permissions
Set & manage permission levels based on user roles and restrict access to only authorized individuals
AI Copilot
A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users
Automatic Backup
Data is backed up automatically to prevent data loss
Reporting/Analytics
View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data
Event Logs
A chronological record of actions or occurrences within a network, software, or process
Maintenance Scheduling
Schedule predetermined or ad hoc maintenance services and labor requests
Trend Analysis
Review data from past periods to reveal recurring tendencies and predict future performance
Secure Login
At least a username and password is required to access the system
Drag & Drop
Assemble applications and processes by dragging over and arranging pre-built components
Access Controls/Permissions
Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems
Dashboard Creation
Creation and customization of dashboards
SSL Security
Security protocol that ensures secure, encrypted communication over the internet, safeguarding sensitive data from unauthorized access
HIPAA Compliant
Compliant with HIPAA, which sets standards for sensitive patient data protection
Real-Time Updates
Receive system updates as soon as any changes are made
Scheduling
Plan availability and assign specific time slots for tasks and resources
API
Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases
Tagging
Attach digital tags to documents and assets for identification, search, or monitoring purposes
Data Migration
Move from one database to another, or upgrade the version of database software being used
Self Service Portal
Online portal through which end users can access the system, manage tasks, or obtain information
Disaster Recovery
Plan and implement business continuity measures in case of unforeseen events
Purchasing & Receiving
Workflows that help acquire inventory, issue purchase orders and receive and store items in required quantity
Activity Tracking
Track and document all activities across devices, networks, and other systems
Automated Scheduling
Automatically create schedules based on business needs or employee availability and qualifications
Reporting & Statistics
Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns
Diagnostic Tools
Access client's system information, including hardware and software configuration, to perform diagnostics
Status Tracking
Track the status over time for a request, process, asset, or transaction
Customizable Reports
Alter the layout and content of reports
Alerts/Escalation
System alerts about the need to escalate an issue or request
Visual Analytics
Interact with data visualization elements, such as charts and graphs, to drill down into data
Event Tracking
Baseline Manager
Define network parameters and threshold settings to monitor network health and take necessary precautions
Root Cause Analysis
Identify and analyse the reasons behind accidents
AI Copilot
A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users
Application Security
Identify and respond to security threats to developed applications
Reporting/Analytics
View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data
Data Aggregation
Collect, process and structure data from multiple sources for further analysis
Incident Management
Manage and track all disruptions and incidents
Alerts/Notifications
Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges
Audit Trail
A record of all activities within the system, including user access, changes made, etc.
Collaboration Tools
Provides a channel for team members to share media files, communicate, and work together
Generative AI
Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.
Mobile Access
Access software remotely via mobile devices
AI Copilot
A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users
Configurable Workflow
Configure existing workflows to meet your organization's needs
Data Extraction
Automatically retrieve and pull information from documents, websites, images, data sets, and other sources
Risk Assessment
Initiate collection and analysis of known risks
Charting
Manage patient documentation describing all clinical interactions, diagnoses, procedures, medications, etc.
Compliance Tracking
Track and report regulatory data to either internal management or external stakeholders
Reporting & Statistics
Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns
Self-Updating Maps
Dynamic maps that update whenever network changes are made
IT Asset Tracking
Monitor the movement of one or more IT assets throughout the organization
Dependency Tracking
Track and manage task relationships and dependencies
Data Import/Export
Import and export data to and from software applications
Data Connectors
Connect to big data sources
Drag & Drop
Assemble applications and processes by dragging over and arranging pre-built components
Map Exporting
Export a map or layout to share
API
Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases
Color Codes/Icons
A way to visually represent data where different categories of items are marked with different colors
Uptime Reporting
Track the availability time for a designated network or website over a given period of time
Document Storage
Store and organize documents in a centralized system
Activity Dashboard
Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities
Scheduling
Plan availability and assign specific time slots for tasks and resources
Event Logs
A chronological record of actions or occurrences within a network, software, or process
Customizable Reports
Alter the layout and content of reports
Web Traffic Reporting
Collect and analyze traffic data about website visitors
Downtime Tracking
Track unplanned equipment or network failures
Threshold Alerts
Alerts for when traffic utilization or network performance deviates from pre-defined threshold settings
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
Internet standard protocol for collecting information about managed devices on a network
Access Controls/Permissions
Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems
Troubleshooting
Take actions to troubleshoot issues for networks, devices, etc.
Maintenance Scheduling
Schedule predetermined or ad hoc maintenance services and labor requests
Network Mapping
Network topology maps providing infrastructure visualization for devices, connections, configurations, etc.
Performance Metrics
A set of indicators that tracks the performance of networks, applications, systems, teams, etc.
Dashboard
Assembly of graphs and charts for visualizing and tracking statistics/metrics
Search/Filter
Search and filter data across systems to locate required information by entering keywords or certain criteria
Vulnerability Scanning
Discover patch statuses and vulnerabilities
Virtualization
Create a virtual version of operating systems, storage devices, or computer network resources
Baseline Manager
Define network parameters and threshold settings to monitor network health and take necessary precautions
Real-Time Notifications
Notifications that are delivered to users as soon as an event occurs
Mobile Alerts
Notifications via mobile devices
Alerts/Escalation
System alerts about the need to escalate an issue or request
Bug/Issue Capture
The creation of a bug/issue ticket, submitted by a team member, customer or end user
Mobile Network Troubleshooting
Issue Auditing
Inspecting the issue resolution process for compliance with related systems and regulatory guidelines
Customizable Dashboard
Alter the layout and content of dashboards
Email Alerts
Receive and/or send email notifications for urgent updates, requests, or other information
Anti Virus
Prevents, detects and removes malware
Diagnostic Tools
Access client's system information, including hardware and software configuration, to perform diagnostics
Remote Update/Installation
Deploy updates or install new software remotely
Remote Access/Control
Access work applications remotely, for when working away from the office and/or traveling
Workflow Automation
Streamlining repetitive tasks and activities through automated and predefined workflows
Network (3)
Security
Secure access to your network for both guests and internal users
Scaling
Scale network visibility to whatever your businesss requires.
Audit
Audit your network's assets.
Security - Network Monitoring (25)
Encrypted Data Transmission
Ensures all monitored network data is securely encrypted both in transit and at rest.
Zero Trust and Identity Management
Supports integration with Zero Trust frameworks and identity management solutions to enhance network security.
Integrated Network Security
Unifies network performance monitoring with security intelligence to identify and mitigate threats in real-time.
Service Level Agreement (SLA) Management
Set and monitor service level agreements to ensure timely response and resolution
Asset Lifecycle Management
Manage assets throughout their lifecycle to optimize profit
Application Management
Track, manage and store the applications of potential future members, customers or candidates
Configuration Management
Identify component attributes like servers, hardware, software, and manage relationships across all services
Data Storage Management
Manage and store data in a database
Calendar Management
Track and manage schedules and meetings via an integrated calendar
Workflow Management
Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks
Compliance Management
Track and manage adherence to policies for any service, product, process, or supplier
Inventory Management
Track and manage inventory levels to maintain proper supply
Remote Monitoring & Management
Remotely monitor and manage client networks, endpoints, systems, and devices via locally installed applications
Capacity Management
Monitor service demand and performance to plan for adequate resources that meet business needs
Change Management
Track and monitor efficient handling of all changes/transitions
User Management
Manage user accounts, profiles, roles, permissions, and other details across applications, devices or networks
Configuration Management
Identify component attributes like servers, hardware, software, and manage relationships across all services
User Management
Manage user accounts, profiles, roles, permissions, and other details across applications, devices or networks
Remote Monitoring & Management
Remotely monitor and manage client networks, endpoints, systems, and devices via locally installed applications
Capacity Management
Monitor service demand and performance to plan for adequate resources that meet business needs
Compliance Management
Track and manage adherence to policies for any service, product, process, or supplier
Service Level Agreement (SLA) Management
Set and monitor service level agreements to ensure timely response and resolution
Remediation Management
Identify and orchestrate execution of actions needed to restore systems to optimal conditions
Network Resource Management
Monitor and manage resource utilization for network infrastructure
Patch Management
Install software updates and bug fixes remotely
Logistics (3)
Processes
Enable users to implement various processes.
Blockage
Ability to block unwanted outside access.
IoT
Track all IoT assets.
Agentic AI - Network Monitoring (8)
Autonomous Task Execution
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input
Multi-step Planning
Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes
Cross-system Integration
Works across multiple software systems or databases
Adaptive Learning
Improves performance based on feedback and experience
Natural Language Interaction
Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation
Proactive Assistance
Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting
Decision Making
Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives
Third-Party Integrations
Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes
Monitoring and Management (33)
Capacity Management
Monitor service demand and performance to plan for adequate resources that meet business needs
Automation
Automatically allocates resources to optimize loads across servers.
Performance Baseline
Sets a standard performance baseline by which to compare live server activity.
Bandwidth Monitoring
Measure the actual bandwidth available on a local network (LAN or WiFi)
Immediate Alert Notification
Ability of the monitoring software to immediately alert the user in case of any issue.
Proactive Server Monitoring Software
Deploys remedial actions proactively. If this measure fails, then the user is alerted.
Generative AI
Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.
Audit Trail
A record of all activities within the system, including user access, changes made, etc.
User Management
Manage user accounts, profiles, roles, permissions, and other details across applications, devices or networks
Audit Management
Plan, schedule, and execute organization's accounts and assets to ensure compliance with policies and laws
Issue Management
Identify and respond to unexpected problems or failures (ie. "negative events")
Service Level Agreement (SLA) Management
Set and monitor service level agreements to ensure timely response and resolution
Configuration Management
Identify component attributes like servers, hardware, software, and manage relationships across all services
Incident Management
Manage and track all disruptions and incidents
Patch Management
Install software updates and bug fixes remotely
Compliance Management
Track and manage adherence to policies for any service, product, process, or supplier
Remote Monitoring & Management
Remotely monitor and manage client networks, endpoints, systems, and devices via locally installed applications
Inventory Management
Track and manage inventory levels to maintain proper supply
Policy Management
Create, manage, and track policies and procedures within an organization
CPU Monitoring
Monitor performance details involving CPU/memory utilization
Network Monitoring
Tracks and makes accessible data on the health of servers and other network components.
Real-Time Analytics
Analyze and gain insights into data in real-time
Server Monitoring
Continuously scan servers on a designated network to monitor health and search for any irregularities or failures
Email Monitoring
Ability to oversee and optimize the operations of a mail server
Performance Monitoring
Monitoring and measurement of relevant metrics to assess the performance of IT resources
Asset Lifecycle Management
Manage assets throughout their lifecycle to optimize profit
Workflow Management
Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks
Data Storage Management
Manage and store data in a database
Credential Management
Manage usernames, account numbers, passwords, biometric data, public access keys, and other documentation
Password Management
Generate and store passwords in an encrypted database and assist in retrieving lost or forgotten passwords
Virtual Machine Monitoring
Track and manage virtual machines (VMs) running on physical host machines
Monitoring
Observe and track the demand, usage, progress or quality of a system, product, or user
Database Monitoring
Analyze the performance of Databases
Cloud environment support (2)
Server Monitoring For Cloud Deployments
Supports public, hybrid and private cloud environments.
Software Scaling
Software can scale as the enterprises adds more servers to their portfolio virtually.
Analytics - Network Monitoring (2)
Predictive Performance Analytics
Uses AI-driven analysis of historical and real-time data to forecast network issues before they impact performance.
Packet & Flow Analysis
Combines packet and flow analysis techniques to provide a comprehensive view of network traffic and performance.
AI Automation - Network Monitoring (3)
Machine Learning-Based Anomaly Detection
Uses machine learning to identify network anomalies, preventing security and performance issues before they escalate.
Self-Healing Networks
Automates corrective actions for common network issues, reducing downtime and manual intervention.
Predictive Network Maintenance
Leverages AI to anticipate hardware failures, capacity issues, and performance bottlenecks before they occur.
Management (8)
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Performance Baseline
Sets a standard performance baseline by which to compare live network activity.
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Data Visualization
Charts or graphs live and historical network performance for quick status checking and analysis.
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Path Analysis
Gives insights into which specific network paths are performing suboptimally.
Real-Time Data
Receive data and information in real time
Historical Trend Analysis
Review data from past periods to reveal recurring tendencies
System Integration
Integrates with a variety of IT systems.
Alerting
Automatically alerts necessary parties via email, text, or call when issues are identified.
Reporting
Generate sreports and dashboards highlighting trends and key metrics around issues and issue resolution.
Monitoring - Network Monitoring (7)
360-Degree Network Visibility
Offers full observability of all network environments, including on-premises, cloud, SD-WAN, WLAN, and edge computing.
Automated Network Discovery
Automatically detects and maps all network devices and architectures, reducing manual effort and improving visibility.
Real-Time Monitoring
Provides true real-time network monitoring to detect and resolve issues instantly, rather than relying on near-time data.
Bandwidth Monitoring
Measure the actual bandwidth available on a local network (LAN or WiFi)
IP Address Monitoring
Monitor the IP addresses of the incoming traffic
Server Monitoring
Continuously scan servers on a designated network to monitor health and search for any irregularities or failures
Multi-Location Monitoring
Monitor networks, websites, or other assets across multiple locations
Agentic AI - AIOps Platforms (7)
Autonomous Task Execution
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input
Multi-step Planning
Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes
Cross-system Integration
Works across multiple software systems or databases
Adaptive Learning
Improves performance based on feedback and experience
Natural Language Interaction
Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation
Proactive Assistance
Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting
Decision Making
Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives
Automation (4)
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Metadata Management
Indexes metadata descriptions for easier searching and enhanced insights
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Facilitates Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Learning (ML) to enable data ingestion, performance suggestions, and traffic analysis.
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Response Automation
Reduces time spent remedying issues manually. Resolves common network security incidents quickly.
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Continuous Analysis
Constantly monitors traffic and activity. Detects anomalies in functionality, user accessibility, traffic flows, and tampering.
Agentic AI - Server Monitoring (9)
Autonomous Task Execution
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input
Multi-step Planning
Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes
Cross-system Integration
Works across multiple software systems or databases
Adaptive Learning
Improves performance based on feedback and experience
Natural Language Interaction
Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation
Proactive Assistance
Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting
Decision Making
Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives
Third-Party Integrations
Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes
Capacity Planning
Determine and plan production capacity based on changing demands
Generative AI (3)
AI Text Generation
Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt.
AI Text Summarization
Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary.
Generative AI
Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.
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