TRENDnet® (www.TRENDnet.com), a global leader in reliable SMB and consumer networking and surveillance solutions, is excited to announce the relaunch of its growing cloud network management service, TRENDnet Hive™. The update includes revamped registration and renewal processes, and an enhanced free trial program.

The registration process has been simplified and automated for both consumers as well as installers and integrators. There are no longer different account types, or different pricing levels for devices. Purchasing and adding licenses has also been automated. All users can now access these features at any time online through the TRENDnet Hive portal at their convenience.

The TRENDnet Hive free trial program has also been further expanded. Previously 30-days for three devices, a 1-year free trial is now included with the purchase of every new TRENDnet Hive compatible device. After the first year, each device will have a nominal annual fee. A Pro Add-On can be added at the account level which includes support for multi-tenancy, multiple user accounts, and more.

"TRENDnet Hive is a vital network tool that can be utilized by anyone that needs to manage a network or multiple networks; and working closely with our partners already using it, we've been able to identify key features to add and enhance since the initial launch," said Sonny Su, vice president of technology at TRENDnet. "The expanded 1-year free trial will give users more than enough time to see the value that our cloud service provides, including savings on time and management costs."

TRENDnet Hive is a cloud network manager designed to save users on costs and time by centralizing network management and monitoring with support for remote access. This solution provides better overall visibility of network devices from a single, intuitive, and easy-to-use cloud interface. Advanced traffic statistics, troubleshooting tools, and device hardware monitoring are some of its key features.

TRENDnet Hive compatible products are available for purchase worldwide; they can be found online on the TRENDnet Store, or through its global authorized distribution network and retail partners. For more information, a full list of TRENDnet Hive compatible products, or to start a free trial, please visit www.trendnet.com/hive.

TRENDnet Hive

• Overview of devices, clients, and system logs
• View user and traffic statistics, and device lists
• Real-time network diagnosis and testing tools
• Set notifications and e-mail alerts
• Manage system settings, documentation, logs, and debugging
• Detailed reporting tools
• Device analysis, such as memory, CPU, PoE usage
• Set and manage device configurations
• Centralized firmware management
• Free iOS® and Android™ mobile apps

Pricing: $9.99 USD per device annually

TRENDnet Hive, Pro Add-On

• Multi-tenancy creation
• Multi-user roles and permissions
• Google Maps™ location tracking

Pricing: $24.99 USD per account annually - Currently on special promo for $4.99 USD