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1. In the hour of need: The emerging role of DPI in mission critical communications

   When every second counts, effective communication can mean the difference between life and death. Discover how Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) is revolutionizing mission-critical communications (MCC). As the demand for bandwidth-intensive and latency-sensitive applications powered by 5G and IoT grows, DPI emerges as a vital tool for public safety agencies and critical infrastructure operators. Learn how it optimizes network performance, enforces robust security measures, and enhances resource allocation, ensuring that emergency response operations are both resilient and effective.

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2. Saving every heartbeat: How DPI helps secure IoT networks for healthcare

   IoT healthcare devices lacking relevant data protocols and standards become easy targets for cyber-attacks. This risk is indefinitely higher with legacy healthcare equipment that cannot be or is not updated to present security standards. This article takes a look at the importance of securing IoT networks and systems against cyber-threats. It lays out the vulnerabilities of present-day IoT networks and systems and highlights how real-time traffic intelligence can mitigate them.

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3. DPI-driven application and protocol classification

   As the internet is at the center of more and more business, application awareness will be needed even more to enable optimal distribution of network content. New and intensified security threats will emerge as business and commerce virtualize. This article discusses how an advanced DPI engine featuring port-based matching, pattern matching and encrypted traffic intelligence can enhance the monitoring performance, security and monetization of networks.

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4. BBT.live and Rohde & Schwarz partner to provide telco-grade SDx

   Leipzig, Germany — November 8, 2022 — ipoque GmbH, a Rohde & Schwarz company, today announced that its cutting-edge deep packet inspection (DPI) engine, R&S®PACE 2, has been selected by BBT.live, an Israel-based provider of enterprise-grade software-defined connectivity solutions. The collaboration between both companies will enable real-time, advanced traffic insights for BBT.live’s suite of cloud-based solutions powering service providers’ SDx services such as SD-WAN.

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5. Accelerating traffic with DPDK-optimized DPI

   DPDK plays a pivotal role in modern networks by elevating packet processing rates, minimizing latencies, and enhancing network speeds. In this article, we delve into the synergy of deep packet inspection (DPI) and the Data Plane Development Kit (DPDK) to amplify packet processing capabilities in both networking and cybersecurity contexts. We will examine the intricate mechanisms harnessed by DPDK and underscore the indispensable role of DPDK-optimized visibility tools like R&S®PACE 2, especially when dealing with applications operating in high-compute environments.

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6. Will encryption and regulation obsolete DPI?

   The ongoing importance of network visibility stimulates more and more discussions whether encryption and increasing regulation will make DPI obsolete. Nevertheless, DPI remains important despite increasing encryption, especially for network visibility, security measures and resource allocation. Encrypted traffic intelligence (ETI) can complement DPI to restore visibility into encrypted network traffic. It combines advanced DPI with artificial intelligence and machine learning to gain insights into the encrypted data traffic.

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7. Enhancing mobile experiences: DPI in 5G and 5.5G networks

   As 5G-Advanced (5.5G) enters commercial use, mobile networks will usher vastly improved computing capabilities, enabling operators to boost existing use cases including 5G private networks, UAVs, FWA services and various XR/VR and multi-party, interactive applications. This article discusses how deep packet inspection (DPI) supports the evolution of 5G and 5.5G. It explores how real-time traffic classification information is used to enhance network slicing, cloud computing, edge processing and in-network computing. It also assesses how traffic visibility enhances personalized experiences and optimizes overall network performance.

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8. DPI on-the-go: Network traffic visibility for in-vehicle networks

   The future of automotive networking is full of possibilities - intuitive digital cockpits, V2X communications and a data-driven driving experience. This article discusses the growing visibility needs across in-vehicle networks. It explores the use of deep packet inspection in improving driver experiences, managing communications between different components and protocols, monitoring telematics and performance, and securing vehicles and cloud applications from cyber-threats such as data theft, malware and DDoS attacks.

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9. How first packet classification drives application performance and security

   This article explores the importance of first packet classification (FPC), as an enhancement to deep packet inspection (DPI), in handling URLLC and bandwidth-intensive applications, as well as critical apps used for enterprises, financial transactions and IoT. Apart from enhancing application performance and security, FPC’s instant traffic awareness drives application-based policies and accurate diagnostics for next-gen intelligent networks.

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10. Bringing real-time intelligence to Wi-Fi 7 with DPI-driven traffic insights

    Wi-Fi 7 is revolutionizing how we connect, offering unprecedented speeds and reliability. In this article, we dive into the essential role of deep packet inspection (DPI) in maximizing Wi-Fi 7’s performance. Learn how DPI provides critical insights for managing network traffic, especially in high-demand environments like healthcare, smart manufacturing, and more. By understanding traffic patterns and optimizing bandwidth usage, DPI ensures seamless experiences for users, from immersive gaming to real-time data transmission.

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