Alcatraz and Alcatraz PRO – cloud service for inext device management
Alcatraz and Alcatraz PRO are unique cloud management systems (SaaS) developed exclusively by inext for monitoring and controlling set-top boxes in the provider’s network.
Thanks to many years of experience and an innovative approach, we have created a solution that has no analogues on the market. The Alcatraz system provides full control over devices, optimizing the operator’s work and simplifying communication with end users.
General functionality of Alcatraz and Alcatraz PRO
Device monitoring
- Displaying basic information about STB:
- Model.
- MAC address.
- Serial number.
- Most recent IP.
- Device activity status.
Device management
- Sending messages to the user’s screen.
- Device blocking.
- User access management.
Integration via REST API
- Connection to corporate management systems.
- Automatization of management processes through API requests.
System update
- Remote ОТА system update.
What’s new in Alcatraz PRO?
Alcatraz PRO significantly expands the basic functionality, offering additional tools and capabilities:
Network bandwidth check
- Connection test via iPerf3.
- Selection of traffic type (TCP/UDP) and transmission direction.
- Get detailed results by time, data volume or number of packets.
Advanced monitoring
- Device activation date.
- Interface language.
- Android version.
- TV and network connection type.
- Signal level.
- Temperature of the device.
- The amount of free memory.
- Installed apps.
New commands for device management
- Taking screenshots.
- Sending RC commands.
- Rebooting the device.
- Resetting to the factory settings.
- Turning automatic updates on/off (total or phased deployment).
Advanced search
- Search for the device by model, MAC address, IP address, firmware version or comment.
Role Settings
- Role name and description (e.g. support manager, technician, content editor)
- Flexible access configuration — permissions can be specified separately for each section: devices, comments, firmware, notifications, users, API
Users Section
- Viewing the user list (all users or only users from a specific company)
- Viewing details, activating accounts, creating and editing roles
- Inviting and blocking users
Devices Section
- Viewing all devices
- Editing their data
- Creating and editing groups
- Using lock profiles
- Working with push notifications linked to specific devices
Firmware Section
- Viewing builds and their details
- Creating new versions
- Planning OTA updates
- Installing firmware on devices
Comments Section
- Access to reading, creating, and editing comments related to devices, users, or records
Advantages of Alcatraz PRO over the basic version
Alcatraz PRO is the choice for those who want to gain maximum control over their network and ensure effective interaction with users. It is a perfect tool for the modern telecom operator that values its time and resources.
- Ability to send push notifications.
- More device health data available.
- Extended set of device management commands.
- Tools for network optimization.
- Convenient search and sorting of the devices.
