Riverbed Earns Recognition as Leader in a Second Network Observability Radar, Now by EMA

We’re excited to announce that Riverbed has been recognized as a Leader in a second highly regarded Network Observability Radar report in 2024—Enterprise Management Associates (EMA) and GigaOm. These accolades reinforce Riverbed’s position as a trusted provider of network observability solutions and underscore our commitment to innovation, versatility, and customer success. Both reports validate Riverbed’s approach to providing a comprehensive, data-driven solution that empowers IT teams to achieve full visibility and proactively manage their networks in today’s complex IT landscape.

EMA Network Observability Radar: Value Leader and Best Versatility Award

On November 6, 2024, EMA released its Network Operations Observability Radar, where Riverbed was positioned as a Value Leader and awarded Best Versatility. EMA analyst Shamus McGillicuddy highlighted Riverbed for its ability to deliver end-to-end visibility across network environments, recognizing the breadth and depth of our observability platform.

According to EMA, “More than any other vendor, Riverbed offers a suite of products that cover nearly every aspect of network observability.” The report commends Riverbed’s ability to collect and analyze all classes of passive network data—from device metrics to flows and packets—and highlights the value of our advanced AI-driven capabilities, including Riverbed IQ and NPM+ for edge visibility. EMA notes that Riverbed’s comprehensive suite allows customers to choose the tools they need, providing the versatility and flexibility that today’s IT teams require.

Read the EMA Network Operations Observability Radar.

GigaOm Network Observability Radar: Leader and Outperformer

Earlier this year, GigaOm’s Network Observability Radar also named Riverbed as a Leader and Outperformer in the network observability market. GigaOm’s recognition highlighted Riverbed’s robust automation, ease of setup, and the ability to integrate seamlessly into complex environments. According to GigaOm, Riverbed’s commitment to innovation aligns closely with modern IT demands, making our solutions an ideal choice for organizations seeking scalable, reliable network observability tools.

GigaOm also emphasized our user-friendly interface and versatility, particularly noting the value Riverbed brings to organizations needing a strong, end-to-end observability platform that delivers actionable insights across both on-premises and cloud infrastructures.

Read the GigaOm Network Observability Radar.

Key strengths highlighted by EMA and GigaOm

Both EMA and GigaOm noted several standout qualities in Riverbed’s network observability solutions that set us apart:

• Comprehensive Data Collection: Riverbed’s ability to capture and analyze data across all types of network sources, including packets, flows, SNMP, and MIBs, ensures full visibility. This breadth allows IT teams to obtain a complete picture of network performance and quickly detect and diagnose issues.
• Innovation and Versatility: Riverbed’s continuous modernization of products, including the recent introduction of Riverbed IQ and NPM+, demonstrates our commitment to innovation. EMA highlighted NPM+ as a unique product that stands out in the network observability space, reinforcing Riverbed’s reputation as an adaptable, future-ready solution provider.
• Superior Troubleshooting and Intelligence: Riverbed’s AppResponse was particularly noted for its high customer satisfaction and effectiveness in troubleshooting critical issues. Additionally, Riverbed’s advanced application intelligence and capacity planning capabilities provide IT teams with actionable insights to ensure optimal performance.

Driving proactive network management with Riverbed

In today’s increasingly complex IT environments, proactive network management has become essential. Both EMA and GigaOm recognized that Riverbed’s network observability solutions go beyond traditional monitoring, providing advanced analytics, automation, and AI-driven insights that empower IT teams to address issues before they impact performance. By unifying network data and delivering real-time visibility, Riverbed enables organizations to optimize performance, ensure.

Continued excellence in Network Observability

Earning recognition as a Leader in both the EMA and GigaOm Network Observability Radars reflects our dedication to helping customers achieve unparalleled visibility and control in their network environments. By offering a versatile, innovative, and powerful observability solution, Riverbed empowers IT teams to overcome today’s network challenges with confidence.

We’re grateful to our customers and partners for their ongoing support and feedback, which continues to inspire our commitment to excellence. With Riverbed, you gain a partner focused on delivering the tools, insights, and support needed to stay ahead in an increasingly complex digital world.