There are a lot of great reasons to run with Panther, here are the top 10.

Operates Agent-Free. Panther saves VMS licenses and CPU usage because it does not require VMS or AIX agents running on any node. (see details below):

• VMS: for every interactive monitoring session using interactive tools, 1 VMS user license is consumed.
• AIX and VMS: the Cerner point tools consume a noticeable percentage of CPU which can be over 1% for several of the primary Cerner tools.
• BMC Patrol: must plan for at least a 5-7% CPU cost to run the BMC agent on each VMS or AIX node. An un-tuned BMC Patrol client can run 10-15% of CPU.
  

Precise Event Detection. Panther monitoring is easy to configure and extremely powerful. Out of the box it generates accurate and timely email alerting to inbox, pager, cell phone, PDA, etc.
for important system events.

• Cerner’s Point Tools do not provide alerting capabilities.
• With BMC Patrol, there is extensive set-up and considerable,
  ongoing tuning that must occur before BMC alerts are of any use.

Enhances Auditing. Panther provides a far greater level of auditing than either Cerner’s system tools or BMC Patrol.

Improves System Management. Panther tracks all changes made to server configuration
settings, allowing for rapid identification of incorrect parameters which prevents downtime and dramatically shortens recovery time.

Streamlines Log File Mining. Panther allows you to quickly and easily investigate log files to evaluate which servers are generating lots of messages and what those messages are. This is a very effective tool in day-to-day troubleshooting of system problems.

R.O.I. Begins Day 1. Panther’s benefits begin within hours. Minimal set-up combined with the intuitive interface requires very little training, allowing the entire team to be productive day one.

Reduces Downtime. Softek Panther can cut unexpected Cerner downtime by as much as 85%* saving hundreds of thousands to millions of dollars every year.

• Most hospitals report anywhere from a 50% to 85% reduction in down time.
  * As reported by Memorial Hermann Hospital, Houston Texas.

Boosts Productivity. Panther eliminates the need for staff members to constantly monitor the system. As long as pagers, cell phones, and PDAs can receive alphanumeric messages, your IT staff is free perform other important work, like implementing new Cerner solutions and capacity planning for the next fiscal year.

• Children’s Hospital in Dallas, Texas has reported a savings of over one full time system analyst.

Protects IT Investments. All system management requires computing power. Panther has been designed to be considerate of backend resources. This preserves the substantial investments already made, and ensures that future investments are maximized.

Facilitates HIPAA Compliance. Panther provides a mechanism to audit access parameters for existing Cerner users, reducing HIPAA violations.