Viavi Solutions announced the launch of its Observer Threat Forensics platform on March 18, 2026. The new solution blends the company’s network performance monitoring capabilities with CrowdStrike threat intelligence, creating a unified NetSecOps workflow that delivers advanced retrospective analysis across network, application, and user domains.
The platform will be showcased at the RSA Conference in San Francisco from March 23‑26, 2026, where it will demonstrate its ability to eliminate noise, close data gaps, and enable post‑detection investigations of breaches, intrusion points, and exposed data. By leveraging existing packet, flow, and log telemetry, Observer Threat Forensics offers a single dashboard that provides end‑to‑end visibility and incident response support.
This launch marks Viavi’s first foray into integrated security and performance testing, positioning the company to capture demand from enterprises seeking converged NetSecOps solutions. The move complements Viavi’s broader strategy of expanding beyond traditional telecom testing into high‑growth data‑center and aerospace/defense markets, potentially opening new revenue streams and strengthening its competitive moat.
Financially, Viavi’s Q4 CY2025 results showed revenue of $369.3 million, up 36.4% year‑over‑year, and an adjusted EPS of $0.22, beating analyst expectations. In Q1 FY2026, net revenue rose 25.6% to $299.1 million, with a non‑GAAP operating margin of 15.7%, reflecting a favorable mix shift toward data‑center sales that now account for roughly 45% of segment revenue.
Management highlighted the strategic significance of the platform. Chris Labac, VP and GM of Network Performance and Threat Solutions, said, "VIAVI's Observer Threat Forensics leverages common datasets already collected for our network performance monitoring platform. Because the network traffic, enriched flow data, and metadata are already there, NetOps and SecOps can use the same data to gain performance insights and investigate security threats. We've built in an advanced array of NetSecOps functions that together give better awareness of the situation across the entire enterprise, eliminate noise and close the data gaps." Daniel Bernard, Chief Business Officer at CrowdStrike, added, "Security and network teams can no longer operate in silos – because adversaries don't. By integrating CrowdStrike's real-time adversary intelligence into VIAVI's deep network visibility, organizations gain the context they need to quickly investigate incidents, understand impact and stop breaches across domains. Together, we're helping customers unify NetSecOps workflows with the adversary intelligence required to outpace modern threats."
The platform’s integration with CrowdStrike’s threat intelligence is a key differentiator, providing real‑time adversary context that enriches security analytics. Analysts noted the strategic significance of this partnership, viewing it as a strong signal of Viavi’s commitment to delivering end‑to‑end visibility and incident response capabilities that meet the evolving needs of modern enterprises.
The announcement was well received by investors, with analysts emphasizing the platform’s potential to accelerate Viavi’s growth in high‑margin data‑center and aerospace/defense segments. The launch underscores Viavi’s broader strategy to diversify beyond telecom testing, positioning the company to capture a growing market for converged NetSecOps solutions.
Overall, the Observer Threat Forensics platform represents a significant operational milestone for Viavi, combining existing network visibility assets with cutting‑edge threat intelligence to deliver a comprehensive NetSecOps solution that addresses a clear market need and supports the company’s long‑term growth strategy.
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