GL Communications Launches High-Density Packet Capture Platform for High-Speed Networks
Event summary
- GL Communications introduced PacketScan™ HD, a high-density packet capture and monitoring platform for high-speed Ethernet and IP environments.
- The solution supports lossless packet capture, precise timing, and deep protocol visibility for real-time network traffic analysis.
- PacketScan™ HD is designed for deployment in laboratories, field sites, and live network environments without disrupting active services.
- The platform integrates high-performance capture hardware with the PacketScan™ software suite for unified packet capture, recording, and advanced analytics.
- Key benefits include high-density, multi-rate Ethernet capture, deep packet inspection (L2–L7), and nanosecond timestamping for latency measurements.
The big picture
GL Communications' launch of PacketScan™ HD addresses the growing operational challenge of real-time visibility across high-speed networks. As network speeds and traffic densities continue to increase, the need for accurate monitoring tools becomes critical. This solution positions GL Communications to capitalize on the expanding market for high-performance network monitoring in telecom and enterprise environments.
What we're watching
- Market Adoption
- How quickly PacketScan™ HD will be adopted by telecom and enterprise network operations centers, data center and cloud infrastructure environments.
- Competitive Positioning
- Whether GL Communications can sustain its competitive edge in the high-speed network monitoring space against established players.
- Technological Scalability
- The pace at which PacketScan™ HD can scale to meet the demands of evolving 5G core, transport, and fronthaul analysis requirements.
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