New WISP Monitoring Software

[sbyrd]

Well UBNT removed the thread on their forums about it (rightfully IMHO), but I suggest you guys go over to their forums and check it out. http://community.iwisp.gr/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=17

Here are some screens of the software. Currently it has UBNT, Mirkotik and I think Netonix support.

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[sbyrd]

I will mention that this is still an early alpha and I have no stake in this software or company. I just have been following its development and it looks like something better than AirCRM.

[rebelwireless]

I couldn't believe how long ubnt let that thread run!

one point to be made is that these guys haven't figured out a pricing model and their first suggestion was about $.50/device.

[sbyrd]

I saw the pricing thing. Since it is still early I will work with them on layout and function suggestions, but I do understand they may screw themselves if the pricing is not right.

[rebelwireless]

honestly, I'm not paying a dime for just monitoring, I can do that with a number of packages. The system has to be able to do firmware updates and other configurations else I'm not interested.

[rkelly1]

I'm also surprised how long they let it run. After a lot of interest in the software, a fairly rapid proto process, and a couple of pokes at UBNT, I'd bet UBNT was feeling a bit embarrassed.

[rebelwireless]

they should. airCRM has been progressing VERY slowly. They used to correspond with me pretty frequently and nothing for almost 2 months.

[sbyrd]

LOL.
http://community.ubnt.com/t5/airCRM-Con ... -p/1279330

[sirhc]

LOL.
http://community.ubnt.com/t5/airCRM-Con ... -p/1279330

I can not get to that post, mind giving the highlights

[sbyrd]

UBNT-Robert posted

"Hi All --

We are turning the corner on local hosted solutions. AC2 upgrade (with support for AirMax AC) is coming up with month-end internal deadline. In parallel, we are turning the corner on porting CRM to local install version.

However, this has meant pulling resources off of cloud develompent to accelerate these initiatives. So, please forgive the slowing development on the cloud side while we work fast to deliver local install.

Please keep suggestions flowing on CRM UI as it will carry over to local install version and we will keep evolving it

Thanks,
Robert"

It seems an odd change of direction recently. I like the change, but I do wonder what forced their hand? Was it the constant complaints about CRM, was it the interest in the iWisp solution, or was Robert unhappy with the current progress of AirCRM?