GL Communications Launches PacketForge for AI and 5G Network Validation — GL Communications, Inc.

Event summary

GL Communications introduced PacketForge™, a high-performance Ethernet and IP traffic generation platform designed for network validation in AI, cloud, data center, and 5G environments.
PacketForge™ generates Ethernet and IP traffic at line rates from 1G up to 100G, emulating millions of concurrent TCP and UDP sessions.
The platform includes pre-built application templates and traffic profiles, supports automation via REST APIs, and integrates with PacketScan Web™ and IP Analytics™ for comprehensive network validation.
PacketForge™ is available in rack-mount and portable configurations for deployment in laboratories, enterprise test environments, cloud infrastructures, hyperscale data centers, and field validation.

The big picture

As AI infrastructures, hyperscale data centers, cloud computing platforms, and 5G networks expand, the need for realistic traffic generation to validate performance, scalability, and reliability before deployment is critical. GL Communications' PacketForge™ addresses this challenge by providing a comprehensive platform that emulates real-world traffic patterns, enabling engineers to identify performance bottlenecks and congestion under production-scale workloads.

What we're watching

Adoption Pace: How quickly PacketForge™ will be adopted by hyperscale data centers and 5G network operators to validate their infrastructures.
Competitive Positioning: Whether GL Communications can differentiate PacketForge™ in a market with existing network validation tools.
Integration Success: The effectiveness of PacketForge™'s integration with other GL Communications products like PacketScan Web™ and IP Analytics™ in providing end-to-end network validation.