Reporting is a value added tool to Top Tools. For example an Inventory for a Device can be produced. Reports are built using Crystal Reports. Reporting can be done for individual groups. Telnet functions can be done remotely.
Alerts are also available where SMS messages can be sent to a mobile.
Top Tools is not an HP only product. It can integrate with other vendor and third party products. Key new feature with Top Tools version 5.0 is Remote Hardware Diagnostics which is available on the E-Vectra now and on all PC's soon. All ready for Windows 2000. Smart card integration is being actively investigated by HP with timing for the possibility of a smart card PC slot unknown.