Vertiv™ Next Connect
Vertiv™ Next Connect is a secure, cloud-native platform specifically designed to manage and monitor mission-critical IT infrastructure. It offers comprehensive fleet management capabilities, including bulk provisioning, seamless updates to device settings, and effortless firmware upgrades—available exclusively for Vertiv network cards and select Vertiv devices. Additionally, Vertiv Next Connect provides vendor-neutral monitoring, with real-time trending and alerting, all accessible through a streamlined, intuitive cloud portal. It is tailored for both direct customers and managed service providers (MSPs). As a cloud-native solution, it ensures instant access to the latest software updates and new features as they are released, helping you stay ahead of technological advancements. Vertiv Next Connect is accessible from any web-enabled device, offering full functionality across both mobile and desktop environments—keeping you connected, compliant, and in control.
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- Healthcare
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- Retail and Wholesale
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Vertiv™ Next Connect
Vertiv™ Next Connect is a secure, cloud-native platform specifically designed to manage and monitor mission-critical IT infrastructure. It offers comprehensive fleet management capabilities, including bulk provisioning, seamless updates to device settings, and effortless firmware upgrades—available exclusively for Vertiv network cards and select Vertiv devices. Additionally, Vertiv Next Connect provides vendor-neutral monitoring, with real-time trending and alerting, all accessible through a streamlined, intuitive cloud portal. It is tailored for both direct customers and managed service providers (MSPs). As a cloud-native solution, it ensures instant access to the latest software updates and new features as they are released, helping you stay ahead of technological advancements. Vertiv Next Connect is accessible from any web-enabled device, offering full functionality across both mobile and desktop environments—keeping you connected, compliant, and in control.
- Banking
- Financial and Insurance
- Data Center/Colocation/Hosting
- Education
- Government
- Healthcare
- Manufacturing
- Retail and Wholesale
- Telecom
- Transportation
Exclusive Vertiv Device Management
- Benefit: Maximize the value of your Vertiv investment with advanced lifecycle management.
- Feature: Perform asset mass provisioning, device configuration, and firmware updates for Vertiv network cards and select devices—all from a single platform.
Cloud-Connected Architecture
- Benefit: Stay agile and always up to date with zero downtime.
- Feature: Next Connect delivers centralized management, scalability, and instant access to the latest features and updates through secure cloud delivery.
Multi-Tenant Cloud Solution
- Benefit: Simplify operations for service providers and large enterprises.
- Feature: Native multi-tenancy supports isolated data environments, role-based access control, and centralized management for multiple customers or business units.
Global Deployment & Support
- Benefit: Manage infrastructure anywhere, anytime.
- Feature: Designed for multi-site and global environments, backed by worldwide support for consistent operations at scale.
Vendor-Neutral Monitoring
- Benefit: Gain unified visibility across diverse ecosystems.
- Feature: Monitor SNMP-capable devices—including third-party UPS, PDUs, cooling, and environmental sensors—alongside Vertiv hardware.
Real-Time Monitoring & Alerts
- Benefit: Respond proactively to critical events.
- Feature: Advanced alarming with email/SMS notifications ensures you’re always informed.
Auto-Discovery
- Benefit: Save time and reduce manual effort.
- Feature: Scan networks to locate and identify devices for quick onboarding and monitoring.
Customizable Dashboards
- Benefit: Make data work for you.
- Feature: Flexible dashboards with customizable widgets for tailored visualization and actionable insights.
User-Defined Grouping
- Benefit: Organize and analyze efficiently.
- Feature: Group devices and data into custom collections for optimized workflows.
Intuitive Interface
- Benefit: Reduce complexity and training time.
- Feature: Sleek, user-friendly design for easy navigation and configuration across mobile and desktop platforms.
Mobile-Friendly Access
- Benefit: Stay connected on the go.
- Feature: Full functionality from any web-enabled device, ensuring control anytime, anywhere.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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- Why choose Next Connect over an on-prem solution?
- A
- Lower upfront cost with flexible pay-as-you-go pricing. Rapid scalability without hardware upgrades. Automatic updates and built-in redundancy reduce IT burden. Accessible anywhere with an internet connection, unlike on-prem systems that require local access.
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- Can Next Connect monitor devices from multiple vendors?
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- Yes. Next Connect provides vendor-neutral monitoring for SNMP-capable devices—including third-party UPSs, PDUs, cooling systems, and sensors—while offering exclusive management features for Vertiv hardware, such as bulk provisioning and firmware updates.
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- How does my existing fleet communicate with the Next Connect Cloud?
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- Your devices connect through a locally installed software gateway, the Next Connect Local Agent, powered by Azure IoT Edge. This gateway securely bridges your on-premises devices to the cloud, ensuring reliable, secure communication for your entire fleet.
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- What is the recommended way to install the Next Connect agent?
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- We recommend Ubuntu Desktop 22.04 LTS for the most straightforward and seamless installation. For Ubuntu, ensure: At least 4 GB of free memory (8 GB total recommended). At least 27 GB of free disk space (100 GB recommended). At least 2 Intel Xeon CUP E5-2673 v3 at 2.40 GHz or equivalent. We also support Windows Server 2019 and Windows Server 2022 if needed.
- Q
- How is my infrastructure protected with Next Connect, being a cloud offering?
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- Adheres to industry standards for user registration, authentication, and authorization. Invitation-only user registration with enforced password complexity and lockout guidelines. End-to-end encryption at rest, in transit, and during use. Built on Microsoft Azure Cloud, trusted globally for security and compliance. Ensures data integrity and confidentiality across all environments.
