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Austin Hughes MiniBoot x Utelogy Managed Services Package

Austin Hughes has announced a new MiniBoot x Utelogy Managed Services Package that combines the remote power management capabilities of MiniBoot with the intelligent monitoring and automation of the Utelogy platform. The solution enables IT and AV teams to remotely monitor, control, and automatically reboot connected devices, helping restore service without the need for on-site intervention. By combining hardware-level power control with software-driven monitoring and automation, the solution improves uptime, reduces operational costs, and enables faster incident resolution for distributed AV and IT environments.

This new integration enables customers to seamlessly incorporate Mini Boot devices into the Utelogy platform, providing centralised monitoring, management, and automation alongside other connected AV and IT infrastructure.

The availability of the Mini Boot driver reflects Austin Hughes’ ongoing commitment to delivering interoperable solutions that simplify infrastructure management and enhance operational efficiency. With leading technology platforms like Utelogy, Austin Hughes continues to deliver flexible, scalable solutions that support modern workplaces and mission-critical environments.

MiniBoot from Austin Hughes is an IP-based remote power management and reboot solution from Austin Hughes. It enables administrators to remotely monitor equipment and power cycle devices that have become unresponsive, eliminating many manual site visits.

Key Capabilities

  • Remote power reboot of connected equipment over an IP network.
  • Web-based management interface for remote administration.
  • Device monitoring to verify equipment status.
  • Supports unattended recovery of servers, network devices, AV equipment, and other critical infrastructure.
  • Suitable for data centres, server rooms, IT racks, and distributed remote sites.

Typical Applications

  • Recovering frozen network switches, routers, servers, or AV equipment.
  • Managing equipment in remote offices and edge locations.
  • Reducing downtime and technician travel.
  • Improving the availability of critical infrastructure through remote power control.

Managed Services Package from Utelogy is designed for AV/UC managed service providers and enterprise IT teams that need to remotely monitor, manage, and automate collaboration spaces and connected devices from a single cloud platform.

Key Capabilities

  • Remote monitoring and remediation – Continuously monitor room and device health, generate real-time alerts, and enable remote troubleshooting to resolve many Level 1 and Level 2 issues without on-site visits.
  • Self-healing automation – Automates recovery actions, scheduled firmware updates, and routine maintenance to reduce downtime.
  • Asset lifecycle management – Tracks hardware inventory, warranties, firmware versions, software licenses, and refresh schedules.
  • Operational automation – Automates room startup/shutdown, meeting presets, scheduled scans, and other repetitive operational tasks.
  • Analytics and reporting – Provide dashboards and reports on device performance, room utilization, productivity, ROI, and operational efficiency.
  • Cloud-based management – Offers a vendor-agnostic, centralized “single pane of glass” for managing multi-vendor AV and UC environments securely.

Primary benefits

  • Reduced support costs through remote management.
  • Faster incident detection and resolution.
  • Higher room availability and improved user experience.
  • Better planning using assets and usage analytics.
  • Increased recurring managed service opportunities for integrators and MSPs.

Austin Hughes MiniBoot x Utelogy

Utelogy Managed Services provides comprehensive monitoring, automation, analytics, and lifecycle management for AV/UC environments, providing the driver for automating Austin Hughes MiniBoot functionality. Enabling targeted remote power reboot and monitoring capabilities for the network-connected equipment, in addition to accessibility of power utilisation data. An ideal solution for applications including Meeting Rooms in global / multi-site locations. Ensuring the smooth running of connected devices to keep meetings on schedule and within company defined parameters.

Further information

Austin Hughes MiniBoot Solution: https://www.austin-hughes.com/solutions/miniboot/