Breaking Barriers in 2024: Next-Gen DPI, AI, and Encrypted T...

The anticipation around forthcoming IT and networking trends is high as we enter 2024. There is a lot of talk about Generative AI, sustainable computing and networking, and tightening regulatory landscapes. As bandwidth requirements grow and customer expectations increase, we predict heightened focus on network optimization and personalized QoE. We also expect HD video and immersive content to dominate our digital experiences more than ever. Most important of all, we think 2024 will be the year of next-gen DPI, and here's why: #1: The rise of big tech and hyperscalers The top six big tech companies, namely Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Netflix, Alphabet and Meta are responsible for almost 50% of today's network traffic [1]. These, along with hyperscalers such as Google Cloud Platform, Azure, and AWS herald the era of infinite data, where networks must continuously scale up capacity, securi...