New version also includes free NetFlow analysis for a single interface

May 19, 2009 - West Lebanon, NH - Dartware has released InterMapper Flows 1.1, a new version of their network traffic analyzer software that integrates with InterMapper network monitoring software. “Network administrators who use HP ProCurve, Extreme Networks, Foundry/Brocade, Force 10 Networks and other equipment that supports sFlow will benefit from the same levels of data analysis precision that our NetFlow users enjoy,” says Rich Brown, Dartware CEO.

InterMapper Flows makes it easy to see the top talkers and protocols. It also collects data with millisecond accuracy, rather than averaging it into one or five minute intervals. Its reports are fast, extremely granular, and easy to digest. In addition, InterMapper Flows retains data about all the network flows. This allows the network manager to zero in on a particular device, even after the fact, to see what traffic went to or from a particular IP address.

“InterMapper Flows lets us do 90% of what we used to do with a combination of tools like sniffers – and at less cost,” says Bill Kempthorne, Senior Network Analyst, Ministry of Labour and Citizens’ Services, Victoria, British Columbia. “It leverages the infrastructure we have in place rather than having to physically intercept the traffic with a separate device.” Kempthorne also points out that, “InterMapper Flows helps us communicate with customers about how they are using the network services we provide. That helps them understand our value.”

Along with adding sFlow analysis capabilities, Dartware has also added several features that make InterMapper Flows even easier to use. Those changes include improved start up speed, autorefresh for charts, and Windows installer improvements.

Try InterMapper Flows 1.1 NetFlow and sFlow Analyzer with a 14 day evaluation license. Dartware has also released a free version: that collects and reports data from a single interface, saves data for the previous hour, and operates forever.

About Dartware - Dartware, LLC develops the InterMapper® family of network mapping, monitoring, and network traffic analyzer software. InterMapper earns a quick return on investment by proactively alerting administrators to potential slow-downs, crashes, and other business interruptions. Its real-time, color-coded maps and other displays provide users with an instant view of their network and device status. Dartware’s software is installed in financial services, healthcare, retail, education, government, non-profit, WISP and ISP organizations around the world.