Simran B's questions to Netscout Systems Inc (NTCT) leadership • Q1 2026
Question
Simran B, on behalf of Matt Hedberg, inquired about the current macroeconomic environment compared to 90 days prior, the outlook for service provider spending, and the performance drivers of the security portfolio, including demand for newer products.
Answer
Anil Singhal, Co-Founder, Chairman, President & CEO, stated that the macro environment, particularly regarding tariffs, has not yet impacted their software-focused business. He noted that the service provider spending climate is similar to last year and it's too early for meaningful comparisons due to deal lumpiness. For the security portfolio, Mr. Singhal highlighted growth driven by the integration of Arbor DDoS with NETSCOUT's core technology, creating differentiators like adaptive DDoS, along with traction for their OCI product in the NDR space and new cybersecurity use cases for their AI sensor product.