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Description

Elecard Boro is a professional software solution designed to monitor video stream health and track QoS/QoE parameters across distributed networks. By providing centralized access to statistics and automated reporting, Boro enables telecom professioals to build a powerful monitoring ecosystem from scratch or easily scale existing infrastructure to ensure flawless broadcast quality. How it works: Boro utilizes distributed software probes to monitor UDP, RTP, HTTP, HLS, DASH, SRT, and RTMP streams. By aggregating multi-point measurements on a centralized server, operators can instantly isolate quality degradation across the entire delivery chain. The platform provides network-wide visibility and real-time alerts for ETSI TR 101 290 errors via Email, SNMP, Webhook, PagerDuty, and Telegram. Key Features: • Rapid Deployment & Scalability: Launch a monitoring probe in just 30 minutes. Easily scale your infrastructure by adding new probes to the unified Boro ecosystem on any hardware. • Proactive Issue Resolution: Monitor over 50 QoS and QoE parameters (including full ETSI TR 101 290 compliance) and use triggers to localize network anomalies before they impact viewers. • Advanced Diagnostics: Use comprehensive analysis of SCTE-35 ad-insertion cues and PCAP stream recording for in-depth delivery troubleshooting. • Effortless Integration & Access: Access monitoring data from any device via an intuitive web interface. Seamlessly integrate Boro into your existing workflow using WebHook, SNMP, and ControlAPI. • Operational Efficiency: Reduce the workload on QA and network engineers through automated regular reporting, advanced visualization dashboards, and smart threshold tuning that eliminates false alarms.

Description

The COVID-19 pandemic has introduced various obstacles for businesses and remote IT monitoring systems. It is reassuring to have a dependable solution during these unpredictable times. For a quarter of a century, Paessler has been dedicated to developing software that enhances the efficiency of IT professionals. One of our most innovative solutions to meet today's challenges is Hosted Monitoring. With Paessler PRTG Hosted Monitor, you gain immediate access to comprehensive monitoring capabilities. It covers essential aspects such as traffic, applications, availability, and bandwidth. Unlike traditional in-house setups, your PRTG instance can be operational in a remarkably brief period. There’s no requirement to procure additional hardware or search for a machine with available resources. PRTG Hosted Monitor operates without agents, allowing you to commence monitoring directly from your web browser instantly. We ensure that your PRTG instance is hosted on robust AWS servers located in your preferred region, along with regular backups to guarantee data safety. This proactive approach to monitoring can significantly alleviate the pressures faced by IT teams during these challenging times.

API Access

Has API Yes 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Amazon Web Services (AWS) No 
Apache Aurora No 
Comet Backup No 
Dell EMC Avamar No 
EcholoN No 
Microsoft Exchange No 
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure No 
PagerDuty Yes 
Slack Yes 
Telegram Yes 
UVexplorer No 
VMware Cloud No 
Zabbix Yes 

Integrations

Amazon Web Services (AWS) Yes 
Apache Aurora Yes 
Comet Backup Yes 
Dell EMC Avamar Yes 
EcholoN Yes 
Microsoft Exchange Yes 
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Yes 
PagerDuty No 
Slack No 
Telegram No 
UVexplorer Yes 
VMware Cloud Yes 
Zabbix No 

Pricing Details

License types:

1. Boro Service – A cloud-based subscription license. Monthly billing, with statistics stored on the Elecard cloud server.

2. Boro Solution: An on-premise deployment. Permanent license allowing customers to install the Boro server within their own infrastructure.

The price depends on the total number of monitored connections.

Both options require at least 25 connections to start.

Demo versions:

1. Online Demo: Instantly explore the platform in view-only mode via an online demonstration project directly from the Elecard website.

2. Trial Version: Request an evaluation copy to deploy and test the full functionality within your own local infrastructure.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

$149 per month
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App Yes 
iPad App Yes 
Android App Yes 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) Yes 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) Yes 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Elecard

Founded

1988

Country

United States

Website

www.elecard.com/products/quality-control/boro-service

Vendor Details

Company Name

Paessler

Founded

1997

Country

Germany

Website

www.paessler.com/prtg-hosted-monitor

Product Features

IPTV Monitoring

Elecard Boro is a comprehensive IPTV monitoring solution that leverages software to guarantee superior live television distribution for IPTV and OTT service providers. Utilizing a flexible client-server architecture, Boro positions probe instances throughout multicast IP networks and OTT edge locations to consistently monitor hundreds of SPTS and MPTS channels in real time. The system meticulously tracks essential IPTV performance indicators, such as Transport Stream syntax compliance, ETSI TR 101 290 priority levels, SCTE-35 ad insertion markers, and the integrity of HLS/MPEG-DASH manifests. With its centralized web interface, live bitrate visualizations, and multi-user access capabilities, Boro empowers IPTV engineers with complete oversight of both headends and delivery pathways. Automated notifications alert NOC teams immediately in the event of signal loss, PID issues, or stream interruptions, thereby enhancing service reliability, optimizing subscriber quality of experience (QoE), and ensuring smooth integration into automated processes through API support.

Network Monitoring

Elecard Boro is an advanced client-server software solution designed for real-time monitoring of networks within distributed media delivery systems. It empowers broadcast engineers, operators, and network operations centers (NOCs) by providing constant oversight of complex, multi-segment networks that encompass edge nodes, headends, and cloud infrastructures. By utilizing lightweight software probes strategically placed at local and remote locations, Boro captures real-time stream metrics, evaluates network performance, and swiftly identifies issues such as signal drops, packet loss, and transmission irregularities. The system features automated notifications, a user-friendly web interface, and comprehensive analytical dashboards, enabling engineers to streamline network diagnostics and minimize downtime. With compatibility for major transport protocols (including SRT, UDP, RTP, HLS, and DASH) and adaptable API integration into current management workflows, Elecard Boro guarantees dependable end-to-end monitoring of network health for IPTV, OTT, and digital TV systems, regardless of scale.

Bandwidth Monitoring Yes 
Baseline Manager No 
Diagnostic Tools Yes 
IP Address Monitoring No 
Internet Usage Monitoring No 
Real Time Analytics Yes 
Resource Management No 
SLA Monitoring Yes 
Server Monitoring Yes 
Uptime Monitoring Yes 
Web Traffic Reporting No 

Network Troubleshooting

Elecard Boro is a sophisticated software platform engineered for efficient root-cause analysis and immediate troubleshooting within video transport networks. This tool is specifically crafted to enhance incident response in intricate broadcast and over-the-top (OTT) settings by utilizing distributed software probes that continuously monitor live streams for issues such as packet loss, jitter, buffer underflows, and protocol discrepancies. In the event of stream degradation or outages, Boro accurately identifies the problematic network segment, thereby reducing the mean time to repair (MTTR). Its extensive error logging features, EBU R 128 loudness measurements, timestamp gap indicators, and frame thumbnail histories provide thorough visual documentation for swift diagnostics. Compatible with protocols including SRT, UDP, RTP, HLS, and MPEG-DASH, Boro automates failure alerts through webhooks, email notifications, and SNMP traps. Elecard Boro equips Network Operations Centers (NOC) and engineering teams with the tools needed to diagnose transport issues, confirm redundancy failovers, and ensure seamless content delivery.

Alerts / Escalation Yes 
Bandwidth Troubleshooting Yes 
Change Management No 
Configuration Management No 
Connectivity Management Yes 
Data Visualization Yes 
Historical Audit Yes 
Mobile Network Troubleshooting No 
Network Analysis Yes 
Network Monitoring Yes 

QoE/QoS Monitoring

Elecard Boro is a sophisticated software solution crafted for concurrent monitoring of Quality of Service (QoS) and Quality of Experience (QoE) within over-the-top (OTT) and digital TV environments. By analyzing both the parameters of video transmission and the quality as experienced by users, Boro empowers video service providers to ensure seamless streaming and adhere to superior quality benchmarks. The platform assesses critical QoS indicators, including bitrates, TR 101 290 error counts, packet loss, and stream integrity, while also evaluating QoE aspects such as silence, freezing, black frames, and compliance with audio loudness standards (EBU R 128 / ATSC A/85). With the ability to create tailored testing profiles, interactive analytical dashboards, and automated notification systems, technical teams can identify visual quality issues before they affect the audience. Available for deployment either on-site or within private cloud infrastructures, Elecard Boro offers practical insights, automated reporting options (PDF/CSV/JSON), and comprehensive API capabilities for thorough quality management.

Product Features

IT Management

Capacity Monitoring No 
Compliance Management No 
Event Logs No 
Hardware Inventory No 
IT Budgeting No 
License Management Yes 
Patch Management Yes 
Remote Access Yes 
Scheduling Yes 
Software Inventory No 
User Activity Monitoring No 

MSP

Backup Management No 
Billing & Invoicing No 
CRM No 
Dashboard Yes 
Help Desk No 
Issue Management Yes 
Live Chat No 
Patch Management Yes 
Privileged Access Management (PAM) No 
Project Management No 
Remote Access Yes 
Remote Systems Monitoring No 
Scheduling Yes 

Network Monitoring

Bandwidth Monitoring Yes 
Baseline Manager Yes 
Diagnostic Tools No 
IP Address Monitoring Yes 
Internet Usage Monitoring Yes 
Real Time Analytics No 
Resource Management No 
SLA Monitoring No 
Server Monitoring Yes 
Uptime Monitoring No 
Web Traffic Reporting Yes 

RMM

Deployment Management No 
For MSPs No 
IT Asset Management No 
Mobile Access No 
Network Monitoring Yes 
Patch Management Yes 
Real-time Alerts No 
Remediation Management No 

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