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The massive scale of the tournament, which includes 16 stadiums and 104 matches, will push the power of mobile networks to the limit. Global sporting events have always driven innovation in the mobile communications sector. For example, major German broadcasters tested live stream broadcasts in 5G broadcast at the...

The wrong data can be worse than no data at all. Across sectors, operations teams are dealing with an unprecedented volume of information from applications, networks, clouds, and security systems. For artificial intelligence for IT operations (AIOps) to deliver reliable results, that data must be refined and...

In the ever-evolving world of cybersecurity, distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks continue to grow in frequency and sophistication. For organizations across every sector, from telecommunications to healthcare, having robust, intelligent protection isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity. This is why the latest...

Enterprise Management Associates (EMA) has published its 2025 “Cloud Network Traffic Data: Empowering Network and Security Operations in the Hybrid, Multi-Cloud Era” report authored by Shamus McGillicuddy, vice president of research for network infrastructure and operations at EMA. Need for Data to Monitor...

As the distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) threat landscape continues to evolve, so must defenses to maintain availability. DDoS attacks are a powerful tool in a cyberadversary’s arsenal that can target anyone, especially large enterprises and service providers. The frequency of cyberattacks makes it imperative to...

Ruth Brown, Principal Analyst, Mobile Network, at HeavyReading - recently wrote an analyst note titled “Quality Data for Network AI: Automating with Accuracy.” She discusses… Operators are facing a double challenge. They must build new revenue streams while optimizing network operations (NetOps) for efficiency...

Imagine trying to navigate a dense fog without a compass. That’s what managing artificial intelligence (AI) systems and modern applications can feel like without consistent, reliable insights. Observability can help technology teams and data engineers verify that these systems and the networks they rely on are...

Significant strides have been made since the commercial launch and rollout of 5G in 2019. As of 2025, more than 300 service providers in 100 plus countries in the global telecom industry are now offering 5G commercial services. But the vast majority of these networks are based on non-standalone (NSA) architecture that...

In an industry where technology innovation leads every discussion, it is refreshing to know that solving network problems is not the only thing on the minds of dedicated professionals. Giving back to the community has long been an important mission for many of the hardworking individuals at NETSCOUT. In recognition of...

Agentic AI success in telecom depends on the availability of meticulously curated, multi-domain data derived from network transactions and interactions. Agentic AI tops many telecom providers’ strategic objectives for 2025. Recognizing its potential, some providers are already investing in AI agents to enhance customer...

In a recent blog, we discussed some surprising findings from a survey administered at Cisco Live 2025 with 319 IT professionals participating. We were surprised when it was revealed that more than half (50.8 percent) of respondents’ organizations discovered there were performance problems when employees report them to...

As cyberthreats evolve, so must our defenses. One of the most effective forms of modern distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks is carpet bombing—a technique that spreads low-volume attack traffic across a wide range of IP addresses within a network. Unlike traditional DDoS attacks that target a single endpoint...

We are pleased to announce that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has honored NETSCOUT as a 2025 CRN Tech Innovator Awards winner. NETSCOUT® earned the award for our Remote InfiniStreamNG®s and nGenius® Edge Sensors in the Application Performance/Observability category. Each year, the CRN awards recognize standout...

Cyber adversaries are getting more sophisticated. With powerful malware, ransomware, and other cyberattacks continually getting more evasive and malicious, cybersecurity teams need to stay alert. Another type of cyberattack that is increasing in complexity is the distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack. These...

Live broadcasting is no longer limited to satellite trucks or closed networks. It happens everywhere, across countless platforms and unpredictable internet connections. When you’re streaming a major sporting event, or your favorite team, your audience wants flawless delivery. That’s why IT broadcasters are turning to...

What happens when you put a bunch of overachieving network engineers in a room and hand them an intractable problem: Can an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven self-healing “network brain” be created to automate and dramatically accelerate fault detection and resolution in live network operations center (NOC)...

In the realm of cybersecurity, distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks represent a significant threat to the stability and availability of online services. Traditional mitigation strategies often focus on the destination address, filtering out malicious traffic aimed at a specific target. However, filtering...

There is more complexity in today’s network environments than ever before. This multivendor, hybrid/multicloud infrastructure, with applications hosted in private data centers, software-as-a-service (SaaS) and unified-communications-as-a-service (UCaaS) providers’ systems, and public cloud, all inter-connected by a...

It’s 10 p.m. when the power fails without warning, plunging an entire city into darkness. What follows is a mayor’s worst nightmare: traffic grinds to a halt, emergency services are overwhelmed, and families are left without power. Within minutes, critical infrastructure collapses, and no one knows why. This isn’t a...

With an industry forward by GSMA Intelligence, “ The application of AI/ML to workflow automation for complex networks” offers communications service providers (CSPs) a window into turning operational data oceans into a competitive differentiator. Recognizing the massive increase in network complexity and growing...