Software-driven, advanced packet-conditioning capabilities now
available on real-time, smart data ISNG platform
WESTFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 2, 2017--
NETSCOUT
SYSTEMS, INC., (NASDAQ:NTCT), a leading provider of
business assurance, a powerful combination of service assurance,
cybersecurity, and business intelligence solutions, today announced the
availability of the NETSCOUT nGenius®
Packet Flow eXtender (PFX) software for service assurance and
cybersecurity monitoring. Built on the NETSCOUT
ISNG® platform, the PFX software complements the nGenius Packet Flow
Systems product portfolio and delivers real-time, smart data technology
that powers the company’s service and security assurance solutions. The
disaggregation of software-driven packet broker functionality from the
underlying hardware enables highly scalable, cost-effective pervasive
network visibility.
“Another advantage of packet broker disaggregation is the ability to
perform advanced packet processing functions on the same powerful Intel
x86 servers that IT organizations and cloud providers are using in their
hyper-scale data centers,” said Stephen Collins, principal analyst, ACG
Research. “Software-driven packet brokers leveraging merchant silicon’s
economies of scale are more cost effective than purpose-built platforms
for scaling up to gain pervasive network-wide visibility. They are also
simpler to procure and easier to deploy.”
The ISNG platform uses NETSCOUT’s patented, Adaptive Service
Intelligence™ (ASI) technology to intelligently and efficiently analyze
packet and flow data for a contextual view of service, network and
application performance. Extending the ASI smart data technology to
packet conditioning, PFX brings scalable and cost-effective
infrastructure visibility to both enterprise and service provider
organizations. This software-driven approach provides flexibility and
choice, eliminating costly upgrades and individual feature licenses that
also contribute to higher TCOs.
“PFX upends the traditional models of how advanced packet broker
capabilities have been priced and licensed,” said Sanjay Munshi, vice
president, product management, Packet Flow Systems, NETSCOUT. “For
existing Service Assurance customers, the PFX software is included as an
extension to the ASI functionality. New customers can realize up to a 50
percent savings compared to the offerings from other network packet
broker vendors.”
PFX works in concert with NETSCOUT nGenius
Packet Flow Switches as well as with third-party network packet
brokers to form the desired configuration. The advanced
packet-conditioning capabilities include NetFlow generation,
de-duplication, IP tunnel termination and header stripping. These
features are available immediately via an all-inclusive license.
About NETSCOUT
NETSCOUT SYSTEMS, INC., (NASDAQ: NTCT), is a leading provider of
business assurance, a powerful combination of service assurance,
cybersecurity, and business intelligence solutions, for today’s most
demanding service provider, enterprise and government networks.
NETSCOUT’s Adaptive Service Intelligence (ASI) technology continuously
monitors the service delivery environment to identify performance issues
and provides insight into network-based security threats, helping teams
to quickly resolve issues that can cause business disruptions or impact
user experience. NETSCOUT delivers unmatched service visibility and
protects the digital infrastructure that supports our connected world.
To learn more, visit www.netscout.com
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Forward-looking statements in this release are made pursuant to the safe
harbor provisions of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
and other federal securities laws. Investors are cautioned that
statements in this press release, which are not strictly historical
statements, including without limitation, the statements related to the
benefits and capabilities of NETSCOUT’s nGenius Packet Flow eXtender
(PFX) software, constitute forward-looking statements which involve
risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from the
forward-looking statements due to known and unknown risk, uncertainties,
assumptions and other factors. Such factors include slowdowns or
downturns in economic conditions generally and in the market for
advanced network and service assurance solutions specifically; the
volatile foreign exchange environment; the Company’s relationships with
strategic partners and resellers; dependence upon broad-based acceptance
of the Company’s network performance management solutions; the presence
of competitors with greater financial resources than ours and their
strategic response to our products; our ability to retain key executives
and employees; and lower than expected demand for the Company’s products
and services. For a more detailed description of the risk factors
associated with the Company, please refer to the Company’s Annual Report
on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2017 and subsequent
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, which are on file with the Securities and
Exchange Commission. NETSCOUT assumes no obligation to update any
forward-looking information contained in this press release or with
respect to the announcements described herein.
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NETSCOUT
Donna Candelori, +1 408-571-5226
Director, Corporate
Communications
Donna.candelori@netscout.com