If SolarWinds did decide to replace Network Atlas with Network Topology Mapper (NTM), and become a powerful mapping desktop application for creating dynamic & custom maps using NTM schedule discovery and using Orion discovered inventory. How much would you be willing to pay for upgrading to Network Topology Mapper ?
Assuming NTM is licensed per install.
Do not know about Network Topology Mapper ?, check out this blog postIntroducing SolarWinds Network Topology Mapper!