Infrastructure Relationship Management (IRM) is the practice of documenting and visually managing all enterprise assets, critical infrastructure and interconnectivity including the interdependencies between systems, networks, users, locations, and services.

Planet® IRM is a centralized operational asset control documentation system that enables businesses to streamline the lifecycle management of enterprise-wide voice and IT network infrastructures; data centers; and their associated assets and services for total Critical Infrastructure Protection. Planet IRM's visual Configuration Management Database (CMDB) provides the essential building block of an organization's ITIL framework. It is uniquely capable of total network infrastructure consolidation, encompassing Data Center, Inside Plant, Outside Plant, and Wide Area Network elements for a comprehensive solution. Further, Planet IRM can be integrated with help desk and real-time network monitoring applications for a true end-to-end infrastructure management tool.

Planet IRM is the ultimate replacement for disparate stove pipe programs such as Excel, AutoCAD, Visio, and Access, facilitating a centralized system that allows total asset visibility and control for:

• Streamlined Change and Configuration Management
• Enhanced Business Continuity and Survivability Planning
• Improved Disaster Recovery
• Reduced Operation and Maintenance Cost
• Rapid Incident Assessment and Response

Planet IRM encompasses all aspects of infrastructure management at every level to assist organizations in achieving total Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP)