FirstWave opEvents
FirstWave opEvents collects syslog, SNMP traps, and Windows events, then correlates and deduplicates them to help surface actionable events.
What FirstWave opEvents is
FirstWave opEvents collects syslog, SNMP traps, and Windows events, then correlates and deduplicates them to help surface actionable events. It processes high-volume syslog streams in real time using configurable parsing rules, and applies configurable severity classifications and escalation rules to SNMP traps. Policies can run scripts, send notifications, create or update ITSM tickets, trigger webhooks, execute command-line actions, or alert on-call staff. Events can be enriched with NMIS device context, node health, group membership, and business classification. The product supports alert routing, enrichment, suppression, and 180-day retention. It is self-hosted; the download page lists Linux and says NMIS 9 and a licence are required. Listed platforms are API, Linux, self-hosted, web, and Windows. Release notes list opEvents 4.6.5, released 1 April 2026, and describe API support for creating and updating custom event properties. FirstWave identifies NOC and operations teams, network engineers, and IT management as user groups. The pricing note says “Free plan · paid from $399/yr,” while the free plan field says no.
Good
- Correlates and deduplicates syslog, traps, and Windows events
- Supports configurable severity and escalation rules
- Policies can create tickets or run scripts
- Events gain NMIS device and health context
- 180-day alert retention
Watch out
- Self-hosted deployment
- Requires NMIS 9 and a licence
- Free plan field says no
Who it suits
opEvents is aimed at NOC and operations teams, network engineers, and IT management handling event streams and escalations. It may suit organizations prepared to use a self-hosted system requiring NMIS 9 and a licence.
Verdict
opEvents combines event processing, enrichment, routing, and automated actions for operations workflows. Check the licence requirement and conflicting free-plan details before choosing a plan.
Plans and prices
From FirstWave opEvents's own pricing page, checked 29 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| opEvents licence | Priced on request | Commercial module · Requires NMIS 9 and a licence |
The facts
Each one read from FirstWave opEvents's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- API
- The opEvents 4.6.5 release notes say custom event properties can be created and updated programmatically through the opEvents API.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Automated actions
- Policies can execute scripts, send notifications, create tickets, or escalate events to on-call staff.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Integrations
- The product page names opCharts and says opEvents can create or update ITSM tickets, send email, trigger webhooks, or execute command-line actions.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Intended users
- The product page identifies NOC and operations teams, network engineers, and IT management as user groups.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Latest listed release
- The release notes list opEvents 4.6.5, released 1 April 2026.checked 29 Sep 2026
- NMIS context
- Events are enriched with NMIS device context, node health, group membership, and business classification.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Purpose
- opEvents ingests syslog, SNMP traps, and Windows events, then correlates and deduplicates them to surface actionable events.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Security certifications
- FirstWave’s About page displays ISO 27001 certification and JASANZ accreditation.checked 29 Sep 2026
- SNMP traps
- It receives, decodes, and correlates SNMP traps with configurable severity classification and escalation rules.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Support
- FirstWave’s product page links to Community Wiki support and offers a Book a Demo option.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Syslog
- It processes high-volume syslog streams in real time using configurable parsing rules.checked 29 Sep 2026
The company
- Founded
- 2004checked 28 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- Surfers Paradise, Queensland, Australiachecked 28 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Platform and dependency
- The download page lists opEvents for Linux and says it needs NMIS 9 and a licence.checked 29 Sep 2026
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