A SYSTEM, METHOD AND ARTICLE OF MANUFACTURE FOR MANAGING NETWORK DATA IN A HYBRID NETWORK ARCHITECTURE

摘要

According to a broad aspect of a preferred embodiment of the invention, a Network Data Management Process is provided that encompasses the collection of usage data and events for the purpose of network performance and traffic analysis. First, data is collected relating to usage and events occurring over a hybrid network. Next, the data is analyzed to determine a status of the hybrid network which in turn is utilized during management of the hybrid network. Further, billing rates and discounts are determined based on the status of the hybrid network.