Progress Whatsup Gold
By Progress Software
Progress WhatsUp Gold is a comprehensive IT infrastructure monitoring solution that provides visibility into the status and performance of applications, network devices, and servers in both cloud and on-premises environments. It's designed to help organizations quickly identify and resolve issues in hybrid cloud environments through intuitive workflows, system integrations, and out-of-the-box functionality.
WhatsUp Gold is a product of Progress Software Corporation, which was founded in 1981 by Joseph Alsop, Clyde Kessel, Mary Székely, and Chip Ziering. The company, originally named Data Language Corporation (DLC), was renamed Progress Software in the late 1980s. While specific details about WhatsUp Gold's creation are not provided, it has become a significant part of Progress Software's product portfolio.
As WhatsUp Gold is a product of Progress Software, its specific funding and valuation are not separately detailed. However, Progress Software went public on NASDAQ in 1991, with an initial IPO netting $18.1 million after expenses. By 1992, the company had hit $100M in revenue, with a compound annual growth rate of 54.7%.
WhatsUp Gold offers a wide range of features, including:
Network discovery and mapping
Application performance monitoring
Network traffic analysis
Cloud environment monitoring (AWS and Azure)
Wireless network monitoring
Virtual environment monitoring
Log management
Configuration management
REST API for integration and automation
The product is known for its powerful layer 2/3 discovery capabilities, resulting in detailed interactive maps of networked infrastructure.
Recent enhancements to WhatsUp Gold include:
Integration with Flowmon for advanced network performance and traffic analysis
New REST API for better integration and automation capabilities
Progress Software, and by extension WhatsUp Gold, emphasizes innovation, data-driven decision-making, and customer-first focus. The company has a history of giving back to communities and values employee involvement in these efforts.
WhatsUp Gold serves a diverse range of industries and has been recognized as an industry leader in network monitoring solutions. In the recent G2 Grid Report, WhatsUp Gold won 15 total awards and was named a Leader based on high customer satisfaction scores and large market presence. Key statistics include:
97% of users rated it 4 or 5 stars
87% of users believe it is headed in the right direction
91% of users said they would be likely to recommend Progress WhatsUp Gold
The average implementation time is 1.4 months
