Paessler, a provider of network monitoring and performance optimisation offerings, has launched iPRTG v2.0 iPhone app with enhanced mobile monitoring support and advanced functionality that allows network admins to maintain optimum network status and manage network events while on the go.

Paessler said that it has partnered with beyond content, a specialist in iPhone and web applications, for iPRTG development and distribution through the Apple iTunes store.

According to Paessler, the iPRTG connects to existing PRTG servers via HTTPS or HTTP over VPN, 3G, EDGE, GPRS or WiFi/WLAN to provide access to detailed network status information such as current sensor status overview, with the ability to create a ‘favourites’ sensors list for easy access to the most critical components.

The new offering provides intuitive ‘Sensor Tree’ that displays active sensors by groups or devices for easy navigation; network-wide sensor overview to display fastest/slowest ping, highest/lowest bandwidth usage, and other customisable metrics across the network configuration; and view maps to reveal network schematics with a single tap, the company said.

In addition, the iPRTG allows network admins to receive instant alarm notifications for out-of-compliance events, pause monitoring for a single sensor or device indefinitely or for a specified period of time and even resume monitoring all from the iPhone. For a quick checkup, iPRTG users can access any sensor on the network for an on-demand status update.

The iPRTG is compatible with iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad running OS v3.x or later and requires PRTG Network Monitor v7.3.5 or later, as well as accessibility to the PRTG web interface over VPN, 3G, EDGE, GPRS or WiFi/WLAN.

Dirk Paessler, CEO of Paessler AG, said: "We received a great deal of feedback on our first iPRTG app, and we’ve bundled that into a completely redesigned app with enhanced features and greater functionality to help network admins stay on top of network events wherever they are.

"The new iPRTG provides complete access to network health data including network-wide sensor configuration overviews and performance data. Users can even manage and manipulate various network sensors and alarms easily, right from their phone."