Xsolla Announces Reseller Program to Help Game Developers Unlock New Revenue Streams in Local Markets

 Game Developers And Publishers Can Now Reach More Players By Partnering with Official Distributors And Resellers Globally Without Building Local Infrastructure

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Xsolla, a leading global video game commerce company, today announced the Xsolla Reseller Program, a new product designed to help game developers scale and capture untapped revenue in local markets with no development needed. The program launches with a curated cohort of resellers and distributors in Southeast Asia and Latin America, with expansion into additional regions throughout 2026.

As game developers pursue global growth, they face a fundamental infrastructure challenge: billions of dollars in revenue remain untapped in emerging, cash-dependent economies, such as Southeast Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, and North Africa, where players purchase digital content through local distribution partners. In mature digital economies, developers seek to extend their reach and distribute digital inventory at scale through more partners and channels.

"Most game developers face the same challenge when scaling globally: they lack the local infrastructure and direct access to regional markets especially when building the presence independently is slow, costly, and operationally complex," said Chris Hewish, President at Xsolla. "The Xsolla Reseller Program solves this by acting as the infrastructure layer between developers and vetted local resellers. We're starting with markets where reseller infrastructure is already the primary way players access digital content, Southeast Asia and LATAM, and will be expanding from there to provide a unified global experience for game developers."

The Xsolla Reseller Program is designed to transform this untapped global demand into a controlled revenue stream by connecting game developers with verified local resellers through a centralized platform that handles communication, onboarding, compliance, fraud protection, and customer support.

Key benefits of the Xsolla Reseller Program include:

• Maintain full control over regional distribution strategy with SKU Availability Controls that define which products are sold, where they’re available, and which authorized partners can distribute them
• Guarantee compliance across all reseller partnerships through a Verified Reseller Approval Process, including business validation, financial checks, ongoing transaction monitoring, and publisher-controlled partner approval
• Secure revenue by eliminating arbitrage and pricing abuse with geo-fenced key distribution and built-in fraud protection that locks keys by region
• Reduce operational overhead with a Global Payout Infrastructure that automates tax documentation compliant with local requirements across 150+ countries
• Optimize performance and drive an effective distribution strategy with a Unified Reseller Analytics Dashboard offering clear visibility into reseller activity, transactions, regional trends, and channel effectiveness

Game developers interested in joining the early access program can learn more and apply at https://xsolla.pro/Reseller-Program

About Xsolla

Xsolla is a global commerce company with robust tools and services to help developers solve the inherent challenges of the video game industry. From indie to AAA, companies partner with Xsolla to help them fund, distribute, market, and monetize their games. Grounded in the belief in the future of video games, Xsolla is resolute in the mission to bring opportunities together, and continually make new resources available to creators. Headquartered and incorporated in Los Angeles, California, Xsolla operates as the merchant of record and has helped over 1,500+ game developers to reach more players and grow their businesses around the world. With more paths to profits and ways to win, developers have all the things needed to enjoy the game.

For more information, visit xsolla.com

 

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Kinaxis Announces Departure of Chief Financial Officer

 OTTAWA, Ontario - Thursday, 05. March 2026

Leadership change comes as strong financial performance and AI-driven market momentum underpins long-term strategic growth

 

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kinaxis® Inc. (TSX:KXS), a global leader in supply chain orchestration, today announced that Blaine Fitzgerald, Chief Financial Officer (CFO), has advised of his intention to step down from his role to pursue a new career opportunity with a private company outside the supply chain software space. A search will begin for a new CFO immediately. Fitzgerald remains with the company as CFO through May 8, following the company’s first quarter 2026 earnings call, to support a smooth transition.

“We are grateful for Blaine’s leadership and contributions over the past six years. He has played a key role in strengthening our financial foundation, building out the financial leadership team, and advancing our AI strategy. Thanks to the depth and capability of our Senior Leadership Team, we remain well-positioned for continued success as we begin the search for our next finance leader,” said Razat Gaurav, Chief Executive Officer, Kinaxis. “We wish Blaine every success as he embarks on his next chapter.”

“During my time at Kinaxis, we’ve accelerated growth, achieved record profitability, and built strong business momentum. Under Razat’s leadership, the company will continue to seize the opportunities ahead in supply chain orchestration and AI, which made this a difficult personal decision,” said Blaine Fitzgerald, Chief Financial Officer. “I want to thank the Senior Leadership Team, past and present, for their partnership and for the unique Kinaxis culture we’ve built together. I am also grateful to our shareholders, analysts, and the broader investment community for their support over the years. It has been a privilege to be part of this journey.”

About Kinaxis

Kinaxis is a global leader in modern supply chain orchestration, powering complex global supply chains and supporting the people who manage them. Our powerful, AI-infused supply chain orchestration platform, Maestro, combines proprietary technologies and techniques that provide full transparency and agility across the entire supply chain — from multi-year strategic planning to last-mile delivery. We are trusted by renowned global brands to provide the agility and predictability needed to navigate today’s volatility and disruption. For more news and information, please visit kinaxis.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking statements reflect management’s current expectations and are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results, performance, or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. Forward-looking statements are often identified by words such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “will,” “may,” “could,” “should,” or similar expressions. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, among others, general economic and market conditions, industry trends, competitive developments, technological change, customer demand and adoption, the ability to attract and retain key personnel, and other risks described in Kinaxis’ most recently filed Annual Information Form and Management’s Discussion and Analysis available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. Forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this release and Kinaxis undertakes no obligation to update or revise them except as required by applicable law.

SOURCE: Kinaxis Inc.

 

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Andersen Consulting Expands Capabilities Through Collaboration with Opinno

 SAN FRANCISCO - Thursday, 05. March 2026 AETOSWire 

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Andersen Consulting strengthens its platform through a Collaboration Agreement with Opinno, a global consultancy headquartered in Spain that integrates digital transformation with corporate innovation.

Founded in 2008, Opinno helps organizations rethink how they innovate, transform, and grow in the digital economy. The firm applies design thinking, agile methodologies, and open collaboration models to deliver results across three core areas: digital transformation, innovation, and content and ecosystems. Its digital transformation practice emphasizes AI from both strategic and design perspectives, while its innovation practice accelerates the development and market launch of products and services. Through its content and ecosystem programs, Opinno drives engagement and helps build connected, future-ready organizations.

“At Opinno, innovation and digital transformation are more than processes; they are channels for meaningful impact,” said Pedro Moneo, founder and CEO of Opinno. “Our hybrid consulting model combines entrepreneurial creativity with corporate rigor. Collaborating with Andersen Consulting gives us the scale and reach to amplify that impact for organizations navigating transformation globally.”

Global chairman and CEO of Andersen, Mark L. Vorsatz, added, “Opinno brings complementary capabilities that strengthen our consulting platform. The firm’s hybrid model reinforces our shared commitment to delivering integrated, sustainable solutions that create lasting value for clients.”

Andersen Consulting is a global consulting practice providing a comprehensive suite of services spanning corporate strategy, business, technology, and AI transformation, as well as human capital solutions. Andersen Consulting integrates with the multidimensional service model of Andersen Global, delivering world-class consulting, tax, legal, valuation, global mobility, and advisory expertise on a global platform with more than 50,000 professionals worldwide and a presence in over 1,000 locations through its member firms and collaborating firms. Andersen Consulting Holdings LP is a limited partnership and provides consulting solutions through its member firms and collaborating firms around the world.

 

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FIFA World Cup 2026™ Mascots and Representatives from the New York New Jersey Host Committee, U.S. Soccer Federation, Mexico Football Federation and Canada Soccer Light the Empire State Building to Celebrate 100 Days to Go Until the FIFA World ...

 FIFA World Cup 2026™ Mascots and Representatives from the New York New Jersey Host Committee, U.S. Soccer Federation, Mexico Football Federation and Canada Soccer Light the Empire State Building to Celebrate 100 Days to Go Until the FIFA World Cup 2026™

On Tuesday, March 3, the Empire State Building will rotate in the colors of the flags of the three host countries – the United States, Canada, and Mexico – to mark 100 days to go until the FIFA World Cup 2026™.

Earlier today, the Empire State Building hosted a special tower lighting ceremony with Alex Lasry, CEO of the FIFA World Cup 26™ New York New Jersey Host Committee; JT Batson, CEO and Secretary General of the U.S. Soccer Federation; Peter Augruso, President of Canada Soccer; Iñigo Riestra López, Secretary General of the Mexican Football Federation; and The FIFA World Cup 2026™ Mascots – Maple™, Zayu™, and Clutch™. After the ceremony, the special guests toured the Observatory Experience – which was named the #1 Top Attraction in New York City for the fourth consecutive year in Tripadvisor’s 2025 Travelers’ Choice Awards: Best of the Best Things to Do – and posed for photos on the building’s 86th and 102nd Floor observation decks.

“The Empire State Building has long served as a global gathering place and an iconic New York landmark, and there is no event that brings people together quite like the World Cup,” said Tony Malkin, Empire State Realty Trust chairman and CEO. “As we prepare for 2026, we are proud to shine our tower lights in honor of the three host nations and look forward to the arrival of fans from around the world at our iconic observation decks.”

The FIFA World Cup 2026™ will mark the first time the tournament is hosted by three countries – Canada, Mexico, and the United States – and will expand to 48 teams that compete across 16 host cities throughout North America. The tournament will kick off on Thursday, June 11, 2026. The New York New Jersey region will host multiple matches, which will include the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final at MetLife Stadium.

“Today marks 100 days to go until the FIFA World Cup 2026, and there’s no more iconic place to celebrate than the Empire State Building, illuminated tonight in the colors of the three host nations,” said Alex Lasry, CEO of the FIFA World Cup 26™ New York New Jersey Host Committee. “We're proud to host eight matches in New Jersey, culminating with the Final. From skyline to shoreline, the energy is building across our region as we prepare to welcome the world for the largest sporting event in history.”

More information about the tower lights and Empire State Building tickets can be found online, or text CONNECT to 274-16 for real time updates. Hi-res imagery and b-roll of the lighting ceremony and tower lights can be downloaded here.

About the Empire State Building

The Empire State Building, the “World's Most Famous Building,” owned by Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (ESRT: NYSE), soars 1,454 feet above Midtown Manhattan from base to antenna. The $165 million reimagination of the Empire State Building Observatory Experience created an all-new experience with a dedicated guest entrance, an interactive museum with nine galleries, and a redesigned 102nd Floor Observatory with floor-to-ceiling windows. The journey to the world-famous 86th Floor Observatory, the only 360-degree, open-air observatory with views of New York and beyond, orients visitors for their entire New York City experience and covers everything from the building's iconic history to its current place in pop culture. The Empire State Building Observatory Experience welcomes millions of visitors each year and is ranked the #1 Top Attraction in New York City for the fourth consecutive year in Tripadvisor’s 2025 Travelers’ Choice Awards: Best of the Best Things to Do, "America's Favorite Building" by the American Institute of Architects, the world's most popular travel destination by Uber, and the #1 New York City attraction in Lonely Planet’s Ultimate Travel List.

Since 2011, the building has been fully powered by renewable wind electricity, and its many floors house a diverse array of office tenants such as LinkedIn and Shutterstock, as well as retail options like STATE Grill and Bar, Tacombi, and Starbucks. For more information and Observatory Experience tickets visit esbnyc.com or follow the building's Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, Weibo, YouTube, or TikTok.

 

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Radian Arc, VNPT and Blacknut Launch GPU Infrastructure in Vietnam, Enabling Cloud Gaming and AI Services

 BARCELONA, Spain & PERTH, Australia & PARIS & HANOI, Vietnam -

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Radian Arc, part of inferX, Submer’s AI cloud and GPU infrastructure platform has partnered with VNPT, and COMIT, to launch Cloud Gaming powered by Radian Arc’s GPU Edge Platform and Blacknut’s global cloud gaming service.

This deployment expands Radian Arc and Blacknut’s global cloud gaming partnership into the Vietnam market with VNPT and lays the foundation for future AI-native services and sovereign infrastructure together with COMIT. The deployment represents a commercial proof point of Radian Arc’s carrier-embedded GPU model, combining monetizable consumer services today with scalable AI infrastructure that can support sovereign AI workloads.

“With VNPT’s market reach and Blacknut’s premium gaming catalog we’re bringing the next generation of interactive entertainment and computing directly to Vietnam’s 5G users,” said David Cook, CEO of Radian Arc. “Cloud gaming is often the first large-scale consumer application of edge GPU infrastructure, and it creates the foundation for broader AI and enterprise services built on the same sovereign platform.”

“At Blacknut, we are always thrilled to work hand in hand with telecom operators to bring cloud gaming to new audiences. Expanding into Vietnam with VNPT is an important step for us, and a real pleasure to collaborate with such a strong and forward-looking partner,” said Olivier Avaro, CEO of Blacknut. “This launch reflects our shared ambition to make high-quality gaming accessible to everyone, across devices and without barriers.”

Through this launch, VNPT users can instantly stream and play over 1000 premium PC and console-quality games from Blacknut’s curated catalog, directly on mobile devices, smart TVs, and PCs without the need for expensive hardware or downloads. The service is bundled with VNPT’s consumer data plans, offering customers seamless access to cloud gaming as part of their existing connectivity packages.

The partnership also lays the groundwork for Radian Arc’s AI Points of Presence (AI PoPs) across Vietnam as part of its AI Sovereign Infrastructure model. These localized GPU deployments are designed to provide secure, in-country AI inferencing capacity for governments, enterprises, and developers, ensuring compliance with national data residency requirements while delivering low-latency performance.

“This collaboration represents a significant milestone for VNPT in expanding Vietnam’s digital media ecosystem,” said Mr. Nguyen Duc Hung, Director, VNPT. “By combining VNPT’s strong digital media platform with Radian Arc’s GPU-powered edge and Blacknut’s extensive gaming catalog, we are empowering Vietnam’s consumers with cutting-edge cloud gaming experiences while paving the way for future innovation in AI and digital entertainment.”

Mr. Le Hong Son, Chairman & CEO of COMIT: "As we evolve into a new-generation digital enterprise, COMIT is proud to be the integration partner bringing cloud gaming services powered by the world's most advanced GPU infrastructure platform to Vietnam. This partnership exemplifies our new vision: delivering next-generation entertainment experiences to users today, while building a solid technological foundation for sovereign AI infrastructure and future cloud services."

This launch forms part of Radian Arc’s broader Southeast Asia expansion strategy, following GPU edge deployments in India, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Indonesia. As part of inferX and Submer, Radian Arc is building a unified core-to-edge AI platform across the region – combining carrier-edge GPU compute, AI cloud services, and infrastructure designed for sovereignty, performance, and energy efficiency.

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About Radian Arc, inferX and Submer Technologies

Radian Arc delivers a carrier-embedded GPU edge computing platform already deployed across 70+ telecom and edge customers worldwide, enabling low-latency, sovereign AI inference directly within telecom networks. Radian Arc is a core pillar of inferX, Submer’s AI cloud and AI-as-a-Service platform, which empowers AI workloads to be deployed, operated, and monetized across enterprise, hyperscale, and telecom environments. Built on over a decade of leadership in liquid cooling, Submer designs, builds, and manages AI-ready datacenter infrastructure, taking full accountability – end to end.

Together, Radian Arc, inferX, and Submer deliver a unified core-to-edge AI platform, combining carrier-edge GPU compute, AI cloud services, and modular, high-density infrastructure. Learn more at radianarc.io and inferX.com.

About Blacknut

Blacknut is the world's leading pure player cloud gaming service dedicated to the general public, distributed both Direct to consumers and B2B through ISPs, device manufacturers, OTT services & Media companies. Blacknut offers the largest catalog of premium games with over 1000 titles via 150+ licensing partnerships carefully selected for the whole family, all included in a monthly subscription. The service is available in more than 65 countries across Europe, Asia, LATAM, MENA, & North America on a wide range of devices, including mobiles, set-top-boxes and Smart TVs. Learn more at www.blacknut.com.

About VNPT

Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT) is the leading digital services provider in Vietnam, at the forefront of the nation’s digital transformation. With a robust and seamless ecosystem spanning high-speed Mobile (5G), Fiber-to-the-home, and MyTV digital television platforms, VNPT serves millions of individual and household customers across the country. By pioneering the launch of cloud gaming for all three core segments, VNPT continues to redefine home entertainment, delivering world-class digital experiences and innovative technology solutions to every Vietnamese family.

About COMIT

Since its establishment, COMIT has grown into a leading regional provider of communications services and solutions, including Test & Measurement, RAN Planning & Optimization, and BSS/OSS support systems. With enthusiastic and creative employees, inspired by an experienced management team and subsidiaries in Vietnam, Myanmar, and the Philippines, COMIT serves clients across Southeast Asia and Africa, expanding into Smart Factory and AI-enabled security solutions.

COMIT is evolving into a new-generation digital enterprise and a premier integration partner for advanced technology in Southeast Asia. Specializing in deployment and integration of world-class GPU infrastructure, COMIT enables cloud gaming and sovereign AI workloads through strategic partnerships—delivering data residency, low-latency performance, and future-ready innovation for Vietnam’s digital economy.

 

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Xsolla Expands Global Payment Coverage Across 18 Markets With 6 Trusted Local Payment Methods to Help Developers Reach New Players Worldwide

 Amazon Pay Japan, Zain Cash, Tamara, M-Pesa, Zamtel, and the Aircash app and vouchers are now available through Xsolla

 

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Xsolla, a global video game commerce company that helps developers launch, grow, and monetize their games, today announced a major expansion of its global payments portfolio across 18 markets in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. As developers continue to expand into high-growth and emerging markets, this expansion enables developers to reach new paying users, improve conversion rates, and deliver payment experiences tailored to local player preferences.

The newly supported payment methods include:

Local Amazon Pay in Japan, with over 100 million registered Amazon Japan accounts, provides fully localized checkout experiences in Japanese Yen

Zain Cash in Iraq is expanding access to mobile-first payment options in a rapidly growing economy, where mobile numbers serve as primary digital identities and mobile adoption is broad across a population of 40+ million

Tamara operates in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, offering flexible buy now, pay later (BNPL) options that serve more than 15 million users in two of the Middle East’s highest-spending markets, where BNPL adoption rates reach 31–42% among consumers, making it a preferred online payment method

M-Pesa in Tanzania, unlocking access to the country's leading mobile money ecosystems with over 26 million accounts - representing about 40% of the market

Zamtel in Zambia supports mobile money transactions in an increasingly connected market, reaching over 4.3 million subscribers and accounting for a 20.5%+ market share, helping bring digital payment access to broader parts of the population

The Aircash app and vouchers are available across 12 European countries, including Germany, Italy, Spain, Poland, and Austria, offering localized digital wallet and voucher options. With a leading ~12.6% market share in Croatia and a network of 200,000+ cash-loading points across Europe, Aircash is expanding across CEE and key European markets to reach new users in digital finance

These integrations provide a localized, frictionless checkout experience, enabling players to pay in familiar currencies and with trusted local methods, thereby increasing confidence and improving conversion rates for in-game purchases. For game developers, this translates into expanded global reach across emerging and high-growth markets while simplifying operations and removing the need for local infrastructure or custom payment integrations.

“Localized payments are one of the most powerful drivers of conversion and growth for video game developers,” said Chris Hewish, President at Xsolla. “By expanding our payment coverage across 18 markets, we’re giving developers all the things they need to reach players with the payment methods they already trust without adding complexity to their operations.”

For more information about Xsolla Payments, please visit: xsolla.pro/rn26payments

About Xsolla

Xsolla is a global commerce company with robust tools and services to help developers solve the inherent challenges of the video game industry. From indie to AAA, companies partner with Xsolla to help them fund, distribute, market, and monetize their games. Grounded in the belief in the future of video games, Xsolla is resolute in the mission to bring opportunities together, and continually make new resources available to creators. Headquartered and incorporated in Los Angeles, California, Xsolla operates as the merchant of record and has helped over 1,500+ game developers to reach more players and grow their businesses around the world. With more paths to profits and ways to win, developers have all the things needed to enjoy the game.

For more information, visit xsolla.com

 

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NETSCOUT Reveals Qualitative Shifts in DDoS Attack Sophistication, Infrastructure Capacity, and Threat Actor Capabilities

 WESTFORD, Mass. 

AI Adoption, coordinated botnets, and persistent hacktivists groups drove millions of attacks

(BUSINESS WIRE)--NETSCOUT® SYSTEMS, INC. (NASDAQ: NTCT), today released its second half of the year 2025 Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) Threat Intelligence Report, revealing sophisticated attacker collaboration, resilient botnets, and compromised IoT infrastructure that drove more than eight million DDoS attacks worldwide – some as large as 30 terabits per second (Tbps) – marking a new era of hyper-scale, coordinated threat activity that continues to outpace global takedown efforts. Meanwhile, the accelerating growth of DDoS-for-hire services is empowering a broader range of threat actors, intensifying operational risk to digitally connected organizations and enterprises.

Implications for security professionals extend far beyond volumetric concerns and include reconnaissance and adaptive evasion which challenge traditional defense paradigms. Organizations must match adversarial innovation with intelligent, autonomous defenses, or risk operational disruption at levels previously considered theoretical.

“Threat actors identify organizations that haven’t invested in the right defenses to stay ahead of sophisticated and coordinated DDoS attacks to take down critical infrastructure,” stated Richard Hummel, director, threat intelligence, NETSCOUT. “Traditional security defenses are no longer working, and with attackers hitting new attack size and complexity ceilings, implementing automated and proactive defenses has become a business-level risk mandate – not just a technical concern for security professionals.”

Key research findings include:

Massive Attacks on a Global Scale – More than eight million attacks were identified across 203 countries and territories globally.

Continued Use of Multi-Vector Attacks – approximately 42% of DDoS attacks employed two to five distinct attack vectors, with some adapting dynamically throughout the attack to complicate detection and mitigation.

Outbound Attacks Impact Broadband and Mobile Services – Extensive direct-path attacks revealed that compromised IoT and customer-premises equipment can generate outbound floods exceeding 1 Tbps, creating liability, service, and reputational risk for broadband and mobile providers.

Critical Infrastructure Targeted – High-value services such as NTP and DNS continue to face sustained attack pressure, emphasizing the need for resilient, globally distributed architectures to maintain service continuity.

Threat Actors Scale Up Collaboration – A surge of more than 20,000 botnet-driven attacks in July 2025 exemplified how coordinated threat activity can rapidly overwhelm defenses and disrupt critical government, finance, and transportation services.

Threat Actor Persistence – Despite international law enforcement dismantling multiple DDoS-for-hire platforms, hacktivist groups and botnets remain resilient, exerting increased pressure.

AI Integration Accelerates Operations and Collaboration – AI has transitioned to an operational reality, with large language models (LLMs) on the dark web accelerating vulnerability exploitation and botnet expansion, and underground forums documenting a 219% increase in mentions of malicious AI tools. Groups like Keymous+ have demonstrated how partnerships between threat actors amplify attack power, with bandwidth increasing nearly fourfold.

NETSCOUT maps the DDoS landscape through passive, internet vantage points, providing unparalleled visibility into global attack trends. For more than 15 years, NETSCOUT has delivered trusted, consistent DDoS Intelligence based exclusively on directly observed, verifiable attack traffic. NETSCOUT does not aggregate multiple alerts or geographically distributed events into composite peak values, ensuring accuracy, repeatability, and true comparability across reporting periods. Peak metrics reflect single-second maximum bits-per-second (bps) and packets-per-second (pps) rates measured at defined mitigation and monitoring points.

NETSCOUT protects two-thirds of the routed IPv4 space, securing network edges that carried global peak traffic of over 800 Tbps, covering 376 industry verticals and 12,698 Autonomous System Numbers (ASNs) in the second half of 2025. It monitors tens of thousands of daily DDoS attacks by tracking multiple botnets and DDoS-for-hire services that leverage millions of abused or compromised devices.

Resources:

Download the NETSCOUT’s DDoS Threat Intelligence Report H2 2025

See real-time DDoS attack stats and insights by visiting NETSCOUT Cyber Threat Horizon

About NETSCOUT

NETSCOUT SYSTEMS, INC. (NASDAQ: NTCT) protects the connected world from cyberattacks and performance and availability disruptions through its unique visibility platform and solutions powered by its pioneering deep packet inspection at scale technology. NETSCOUT serves the world’s largest enterprises, service providers, and public sector organizations. Learn more at www.netscout.com or follow @NETSCOUT on LinkedIn, X, or Facebook.

©2026 NETSCOUT SYSTEMS, INC. All rights reserved. Third-party trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners.

 

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