NETSCOUT Achieves Double-Digit Energy Savings in Data Center Observability Solutions

NETSCOUT SYSTEMS, INC. (NASDAQ: NTCT), a leading provider of observability, AIOps, cybersecurity, and DDoS attack protection solutions, today announced how the intentionally efficient design and architecture of its InfiniStreamNG solution also enables incremental advances in product energy efficiency, thus reducing operational costs and contributing to IT infrastructure sustainability.

Data center energy consumption is escalating at an alarming rate, driven by digital transformation and advancements in artificial intelligence. According to a recent International Energy Agency (IEA) report, global data center electricity consumption is projected to more than double by 2030, including U.S. data centers consuming more electricity than for the production of aluminum, steel, cement, chemicals, and all other energy-intensive goods combined.

NETSCOUT's nGeniusONE and InfiniStreamNG solutions are purpose-built to deliver comprehensive network visibility and analytics. Unlike multi-appliance architectures that require numerous components for different functionalities, NETSCOUT’s approach centralizes capabilities within the InfiniStreamNG probe, leading to a more streamlined and energy-efficient deployment.

Key benefits include:

● Energy & Cost Savings: InfiniStreamNG cuts electricity use by 23% across 500+ devices, with no loss in performance.

● Smaller Footprint: Fewer appliances mean less rack space and lower power consumption.

● Smarter Data Handling: Filters collect only essential data, reducing compute, storage, and energy needs.

“By applying our deep expertise in hardware technology, we’ve optimized the InfiniStreamNG platform to reduce complexity, lower energy and operational costs – while delivering the network visibility required to manage today’s increasingly complex environments,” said Ray Jones, senior director, platform product management at NETSCOUT. "This capability is critical as organizations face mounting pressure to improve data center efficiency in response to explosive AI-driven growth."

NETSCOUT's commitment to sustainability extends beyond product design to its own operations. The company has set science-based emissions reduction targets, committing to reduce absolute Scope 1 (direct emissions) greenhouse gas emissions by 57.4% and absolute Scope 2 (indirect emissions from electricity) greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by FY2030 from an FY2022 baseline. These targets have been validated by the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi), and NETSCOUT is already making measurable progress toward these goals or exceeding them.