Remote monitoring and management (RMM) software maker N-able Technologies has released N-central 8.0, which it hails as “the next-generation of managed services technology.”
The RMM automation platform offers a new look and feel; cross-customer dashboards, views, and management; enhanced hardware discovery; a new scripting workflow; 
a mobile user interface for enhanced technician accessibility; and greater support and manageability for physical, virtualized, mobile, and application-based technologies. N-able says the platform can remotely manage and support up to 750 devices per technician.
The N-central product family is comprised of the new N-central 8.0 platform, which includes Essentials, Professional and N-support Pro, and seven complementary toolsets that work together “to reduce IT support costs, improve network performance, and increase productivity,” according to N-able.
Existing N-able partners who have a current maintenance and support plan will be able to upgrade to N-central 8.0 free of charge.†New N-able partners who purchase N-central 8.0 will receive free unlimited Endpoint Security licenses and unlimited Free Essentials licenses for six months from date of purchase. To accelerate adoption of N-central 8.0 and its 100 percent IT Coverage model, N-able is orchestrating a freemium tools strategy for all MSP partners. More details to be announced. †
In May, N-able will host several webinars and face-to-face regional seminars throughout the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe, and Africa highlighting the technical and business features found within N-central 8.0. Live demonstrations will be held at each event. For a complete list of events, visit www.n-able.com/company/events.†
