C-Data CMS vs. OpenNMS Meridian

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
C-Data CMS
Score 0.0 out of 10
N/A
C-Data CMS is a cloud-based network management platform designed for Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and telecom operators, providing centralized control, visibility, and maintenance of large-scale access networks. The platform supports up to 500,000 devices and offers unified management for OLTs, ONUs, routers, and third-party equipment. As a lifecycle management solution, CMS helps users handle device provisioning, configuration, monitoring, diagnostics, and performance analysis through…N/A
OpenNMS Meridian
Score 8.9 out of 10
N/A
OpenNMS Meridian is a scalable open source network management platform with network traffic analysis, network discovery, alerting, and monitoring. It's presented as a solution to monitor enterprise network performance and ensure the availability and performance of critical network services.
$42,000
per year
Pricing
C-Data CMSOpenNMS Meridian
Editions & Modules
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Essential
$42,000
per year Up to 2 Meridian and cores Up to 25 Minions
Premier
$56,700
per year Up to 4 Meridian cores and Up to 100 Minions
Premier+
Custom
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
C-Data CMSOpenNMS Meridian
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
YesYes
Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalOptional
Additional DetailsAdd-Ons: -24/7 Emergency Support: $24,000 / year -Mini OpenNMS Appliance: $750 ea.
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User Ratings
C-Data CMSOpenNMS Meridian
Likelihood to Recommend
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(0 ratings)
8.4
(4 ratings)
User Testimonials
C-Data CMSOpenNMS Meridian
Likelihood to Recommend
C-Data Technology Co. Ltd.
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The OpenNMS Group
I would recommend all system administrators use some form of network monitoring if they are not already doing so, and I'd definitely recommend people consider OpenNMS if they're shopping around. Small businesses will benefit from the low-cost of entry (it's free!), whilst getting all the enterprise features. Larger businesses can benefit from paid support plans.
However, there's no getting around the fact that you will require some advanced networking and sysadmin knowledge to get the most out of OpenNMS, or at least, be prepared for a steep learning curve. If you don't have the resources to devote this time initially, you may struggle.
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Pros
C-Data Technology Co. Ltd.
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The OpenNMS Group
  • Report on SLA
  • Group network areas
  • Discovery of elements
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Cons
C-Data Technology Co. Ltd.
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The OpenNMS Group
  • We've had a few issues with delayed alerting.
  • I haven't quite figured out how to make topologies work yet, but I haven't spent a ton of time on it either.
  • We've also had a bit of trouble importing some MIBs, but that usually boiled down to working with the vendor to make sure we had the right MIBs and dependencies.
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Alternatives Considered
C-Data Technology Co. Ltd.
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The OpenNMS Group
OpenNMS's more attractive GUI and its price break were the main reasons our company chose to explore and use this product. However, it never managed to actually replace Nagios which had a much more established hold within the company. Perhaps we were over-monitoring, but our company claimed a $100k loss per hour of downtime.
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Return on Investment
C-Data Technology Co. Ltd.
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The OpenNMS Group
  • Initial adoption required quite a lot of resources and time to get everything right. Totally worth it for us; just be prepared for a gradual process that will get better and better with time.
  • Once setup and running smoothly, it provides us with all the reporting we could hope for, at near zero cost.
  • With OpenNMS, we're able to offer a much more reliable service to our customers, and spend a lot less time dealing with issues.
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ScreenShots

C-Data CMS Screenshots

Screenshot of the AP monitoring that keeps network fast, stable, and reliable.Screenshot of a visualization of OLT and ONU distribution, used to track real-time network health, and monitor individual OLT performance and its associated ONUs for effective network management.Screenshot of the interface for automatic inspection and troubleshooting of issues, reducing downtime and improving network reliability.Screenshot of where CMS collects real-time and historical data for quick fault detection and resolution.Screenshot of the interface for management of 500,000 devices, ensuring smooth operation and growth.Screenshot of an example of the periodic business reports that provide valuable operational insights to drive decision-making.