When launched in 1996, Allot Communications of Israel seemed like a hot company with a surefire product: DPI that supported needs of a diverse client base, whether or enterprise and CSP network performance, network security – or fast packet inspection and analysis by law enforcement and government intelligence. As an early market entrant, Allot was ahead of the pack, and … [Read more...]
Netronome – The Power Behind Blue Coat and SS8
C5IS reviews Netronome, a provider of advanced software and hardware solutions for lawful intercept and SSL decryption. One of the common secrets of the ISS industry is that the technical geniuses behind ISS innovation often act as silent partners and suppliers for the big name brand” in surveillance. Such is the case with California-based Netronome, which for … [Read more...]
Keysight Returns to Network Monitoring with Ixia Buyout
Keysight Technologies' US$1.6 billion decision to purchase Ixea has captured attention as a folding of "two" impressive network and measurement competitors into one giant with the power to dominate competitors in the T & M marketplace. Under the radar: The pairing creates a separate type of behemoth combining Keysight's formidable RF monitoring for military clients with … [Read more...]
Taiwan’s Decision Group: Leading the AsiaPac Race for DPI
Three AsiaPac DPI vendors dominate the market for surveillance-focused Deep Packet Inspection in AsiaPac and beyond: Taiwan’s Decision Group, Singapore’s Expert Team and Korea’s Hanvit. Although small compared to vendors of multipurpose standalone DPI solutions such as Sandvine, Allot, Cisco, Procera, Qosmos and others, each has carved out a healthy niche in the DPI for … [Read more...]
Radisys FlowEngine – Wind at Its Back and Clear Sailing Ahead
Radisys made big news in mid-June 2016 when Verizon inked a deal becoming first commercial customer for the Radisys FlowEngine Intelligent Traffic Distribution system, which the former Baby Bell will use to improve network intelligence and control. Even so, analyst reaction to this major contract win was mixed. Most gave the deal a thumbs-up and switched their recommendation … [Read more...]