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Gigamon, NEOX NETWORKS, Network Critical and SolarWinds

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Gigamon, NEOX NETWORKS, Network Critical and SolarWinds Compared
GigamonGigamon provides network taps, packet brokers and a Deep Observability Pipeline that deliver network-derived traffic intelligence to security and observability tools.gigamon.comNEOX NETWORKSNEOX NETWORKS provides network visibility and security products including taps, packet brokers, packet capture appliances and network security appliances for IT and OT environments.neoxnetworks.comNetwork CriticalNetwork Critical sells network TAPs, packet brokers and related hardware that give security and monitoring tools visibility into network traffic.networkcritical.comSolarWindsSolarWinds provides IT monitoring and observability software, including a Security Event Manager product used for user activity monitoring, file integrity monitoring, network security monitoring, and firewall security management.solarwinds.com
What it sells
  • Gigamon Deep Observability PipelineA pipeline that delivers network-derived intelligence to security and observability tools to eliminate blind spots.
  • GigaVUE Cloud Suite[1]Cloud visibility product line covering platforms such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Kubernetes, Nutanix, OpenStack, Oracle and VMware.
  • GigaVUE HC Series[1]Physical appliances used for data center traffic visibility.
  • GigaSMART Appliance[1]A physical appliance that provides traffic intelligence processing within the Gigamon fabric.
  • GigaVUE Fabric Manager[1]A management product for configuring and controlling the Gigamon traffic intelligence fabric.
  • TLS/SSL Decryption[1]A traffic intelligence capability that decrypts TLS/SSL traffic for inspection by security tools.
  • PacketRaven[1]A family of modular, portable and virtual network TAPs that copy traffic for monitoring and security tools.
  • PacketTiger[1]A network packet broker appliance that aggregates and forwards traffic to analysis and security tools.
  • PacketFalcon[1]A packet capture appliance used to record network traffic for later analysis.
  • PacketOwl[2]A network security appliance that detects, analyzes, logs and alerts on cyber threats using network traffic data, including the Clear NDR probe.
  • PacketShark[1]A network encryption/decryption appliance for protecting data in motion.
  • PacketRoo[1]A network data diode that controls data transfer into and out of isolated networks.
  • Network TAPs[1]Passive and fiber hardware devices that copy network traffic without disrupting operations, providing visibility to monitoring and security tools.
  • Packet Brokers[1]Devices that aggregate, filter and distribute traffic from multiple network links to the appropriate monitoring and security tools.
  • Hybrid TAPs[1]Combined TAP and packet broker platforms that capture and process traffic on a single device.
  • ByPass TAPsTAPs that monitor inline security appliances and reroute traffic around inactive or compromised devices to keep traffic flowing.
  • Inviktus[1]A Zero Trust Security product line listed under the company's product navigation.
  • Data Diodes[1]Hardware that enforces one-way data transfer between networks, listed among the company's product offerings.
  • Security Event Manager[1]A log and event management tool that monitors user activity, file integrity, and network security for threat detection and compliance.
  • Network Performance MonitorA monitoring product for tracking network performance and availability.
  • Access Rights ManagerA tool that manages and audits user access rights across systems.
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Who it fits
Not written yetNot written yetNot written yetFrom its own pages, the company sells mainly to organisations running hybrid IT, since it describes its portfolio as built for hybrid IT. It also addresses service management across an enterprise, which suggests buyers beyond a single IT team. Its pages speak to teams that respond to incidents and manage databases. The homepage also lists a webinar on monitoring in energy and utilities, so that sector is one it addresses.
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November 3, 2026November 8, 2026November 8, 2026October 14, 2026

About Gigamon

Gigamon provides network taps, packet brokers and a Deep Observability Pipeline that deliver network-derived traffic intelligence to security and observability tools. Its product lines span cloud visibility offerings for AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Kubernetes, Nutanix, OpenStack, Oracle and VMware, data center visibility appliances such as the GigaVUE HC Series and GigaSMART, and network security capabilities including TLS/SSL decryption and application filtering. Gigamon also addresses zero trust architecture and partners with Zscaler to extend deep observability into zero trust private access deployments.

Gigamon on the record

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Gigamon full record

  1. [1]gigamon.comGigamon · gigamon.com · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier A
  2. [2]Partners with zscaler to deliver deep observability to zero trust private accessGigamon · gigamon.com · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier A

NEOX NETWORKS full record

  1. [1]neoxnetworks.comNEOX NETWORKS · neoxnetworks.com · undated page, accessed November 8, 2026 · Tier A
  2. [2]Neox stamus partnership clearndrNEOX NETWORKS · neoxnetworks.com · published May 5, 2025 · Tier A

Network Critical full record

  1. [1]networkcritical.comNetwork Critical · networkcritical.com · undated page, accessed November 8, 2026 · Tier A
  2. [2]Stars group case studyNetwork Critical · networkcritical.com · undated page, accessed November 8, 2026 · Tier A

SolarWinds full record

  1. [1]Security Event Manager - View Event Logs Remotely | SolarWindsSolarWinds · undated page, accessed October 14, 2026 · Tier A
  2. [2]SolarWinds productsSolarWinds · undated page, accessed November 2, 2026 · Tier A
  3. [3]Observability, Database, and IT Service Management | SolarWindsSolarWinds · undated page, accessed November 2, 2026 · Tier A
  4. [4]SolarWinds Observability Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features | G2G2 · undated page, accessed November 2, 2026 · Tier C

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