Plixer
Track on RadarAcquired by Battery Ventures · 2018 · news
Network observability & defense platform for NOC/SOC teams
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Plixer is a cybersecurity company specializing in Network Security, founded in 1999 and headquartered in Kennebunk, United States. It was acquired by Battery Ventures in 2018.
Plixer provides network observability and defense solutions for network operations and security teams. The company's platform delivers visibility into network traffic across distributed IT environments including data centers, cloud infrastructure, and branch offices. Founded in 1999 as an IT consulting firm, Plixer evolved from network management services to developing its Scrutinizer product for network traffic analysis using flow data and analytics. The Plixer One Platform combines network observability with security defense capabilities, sourcing data from multiple points across hybrid network ecosystems. The platform uses performance AI and advanced analytics to provide insights into traffic flow, network performance, and security threats. It enables network operations center (NOC) and security operations center (SOC) teams to monitor network traffic patterns, identify potential risks, and optimize their global network infrastructure. Plixer serves organizations seeking to address performance degradation, uncover blind spots in their infrastructure, enable digital experience monitoring, and optimize network security and threat detection. The platform integrates with existing IT investments and provides automation and controls for forecasting, predicting, updating, and securing networks. The company targets CIOs, CISOs, IT leaders, and practitioners who need to maintain reliable, high-performing, and secure network infrastructure across their business operations.
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When was Plixer founded?▾
Plixer was founded in 1999.
Where is Plixer headquartered?▾
Plixer is headquartered in Kennebunk, United States.
Is Plixer public or private?▾
Plixer is a privately-held company.
What does Plixer do?▾
Plixer provides network observability and defense solutions for network operations and security teams. The company's platform delivers visibility into network traffic across distributed IT environments including data centers, cloud infrastructure, and branch offices. Founded in 1999 as an IT consult…
What category does Plixer operate in?▾
Plixer operates in the Network Security category of the cybersecurity market.