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Catalog - Solutions for B2B and B2C customers - Device Management System (DMS)

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.

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:

Push-notifications

  • Sending informational messages to all devices or selected categories (by groups of devices or, for example, by firmware version).
  • Scheduling messages with start and end times.

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.

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.

Comparison of Alcatraz and Alcatraz PRO

Deployment and Licensing

Functionality
Alcatraz
Alcatraz PRO

Deployment type
Cloud only solution
Cloud or On-premises
Payment method
Free
Paid subscription

Basic functions

Functionality
Alcatraz
Alcatraz PRO

Remote control (blocking/unblocking)
✓
✓
Monitoring of active devices
✓
✓
Information about software version and the most recent IP
✓
✓
Setting the blocking text
✓
✓

Advanced management functions

Functionality
Alcatraz
Alcatraz PRO

Informational and promotional notifications
✗
✓
Remote network speed test (iPerf3)
✗
✓
Manual launch of OTA software update
✗
✓
Separate blocking profiles
✗
✓

System monitoring

Functionality
Alcatraz
Alcatraz PRO

Advanced search (model, firmware, MAC/IP address, status, comments)
✗
✓
Installed apps
✗
✓
Temperature of the device
✗
✓
The amount of free memory
✗
✓
Android version
✗
✓
Device activation date
✗
✓
Interface language
✗
✓
TV connection type
✗
✓
Network connection type
✗
✓
Wi-Fi signal level
✗
✓

Remote management

Functionality
Alcatraz
Alcatraz PRO

Taking screenshots
✗
✓
Sending RC commands
✗
✓
Rebooting the device
✗
✓
Resetting to the factory settings
✗
✓

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