Press Releases
October 1, 2024
Napatech boosts performance of 5G User Plane Function offload by 60% via new Altera FPGA-based SmartNIC
Napatech, a leading provider of programmable Smart Network Interface Cards (SmartNICs) and Infrastructure Processing Units (IPUs) used in cloud, enterprise and telecom datacenter networks, today announced the availability of its 5G User Plane Function (UPF) offload solution on the new Napatech NT400D13 SmartNIC which leverages Altera’s Agilex™ 7 FPGA.
September 23, 2024
Napatech Optimizes Datacenter Infrastructure for Artificial Intelligence
Napatech, a leading provider of Altera-based programmable Smart Network Interface Cards (SmartNICs) and Infrastructure Processing Units (IPUs), used in cloud, enterprise, government, and telecom datacenter networks, today disclosed its newest SmartNIC engineered for the challenging demands in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. Napatech’s 400 Gbps N3070X AI SmartNIC is based on the latest technology from Altera, an Intel company.
August 22, 2024
Napatech and SigmaX.AI Rescue Networks Drowning in AI Data Overload
Napatech a leading provider of Altera-based programmable Smart Network Interface Cards (SmartNICs) and Infrastructure Processing Units (IPUs), used in cloud, enterprise, government and telecom datacenter networks, today announced a strategic partnership with SigmaX.AI, an innovative provider of high-performance and cost-effective data management solutions for an exploding list of datacenter and edge computing AI/ML and Big Data Analytics workloads.
August 1, 2024
Amantya Technologies Successfully Integrates Napatech’s SmartNIC with its 5G UPF to Enhance 5G Core Performance
Amantya Technologies, a leading product engineering and system integration company, today announced a significant milestone in their strategic collaboration with Napatech, a leading provider of programmable Smart Network Interface Cards (SmartNICs): the successful integration of Amantya Technologies’ robust 5G Standalone User Plane Function (UPF) with Napatech’s high-performance SmartNIC offload solution. This achievement enables a pivotal advancement in private 5G networks by optimizing the performance, scalability, and energy efficiency of the 5G core.
April 18, 2024
Napatech Expands IPU Portfolio with 400GbE Solution Powered by Altera and Intel
Napatech today disclosed the expansion of their IPU product line to include 400 GbE solutions. The new offerings are based on an extension of their collaboration agreement with Altera, an Intel company, to expand the Napatech portfolio of SmartNICs and IPUs based on the latest generation of technology from Intel and Altera.
February 15, 2024
Napatech collaborates with Saviah Technologies and Supermicro on high-performance core for private 5G networks
Napatech today announced a collaboration with Saviah Technologies and Supermicro on a high-performance packet core for 5G private networks. While exhibiting at MWC 2024 in Barcelona from Feb. 26th through 29th, Napatech (booth #7B67) and Supermicro (#2D35) will be available to discuss this joint solution with interested attendees.
February 13, 2024
A5G Networks and Napatech collaborate on high-performance, energy-efficient, Machine Learning-driven Multi-access Edge Computing optimizations, to be featured at MWC 2024
A5G NetworksTM, Inc., a leader in distributed and autonomous 5G Core network software, and Napatech™ (OSLO: NAPA.OL), the leading provider of programmable Smart Network Interface Cards (SmartNICs) and Infrastructure Processing Units (IPUs) used in cloud, enterprise and telecom datacenter networks, today announced their collaboration on a high-performance, energy-efficient, Machine Learning-driven Multi-access Edge Computing platform for 5G networks, developed in partnership with Lenovo and powered by the latest AMD data center processors and adaptive computing products. While exhibiting at MWC 2024 in Barcelona from Feb. 26th through 29th, Lenovo (booth #3N30) and Napatech (#7B67) will showcase this solution in their booths.
February 6, 2024
HyperBlox and Napatech collaborate on high-performance packet core for edge sensor fusion applications, to be featured at MWC 2024
HyperBlox, the leading provider of an innovative framework to develop, deploy and manage Private Wireless Solutions, and Napatech™ (OSLO: NAPA.OL), the leading provider of programmable Smart Network Interface Cards (SmartNICs) and Infrastructure Processing Units (IPUs) used in cloud, enterprise and telecom datacenter networks, today announced their collaboration on a high-performance packet core for edge sensor fusion applications. Napatech will be showcasing this joint solution in their booth #7B67 at MWC 2024 in Barcelona from Feb. 26th through 29th.
January 30, 2024
Amantya Technologies and Napatech Partner to Deliver Next-Gen Telecom Infrastructure with Integrated SmartNIC-based UPF Acceleration
Amantya Technologies, a leading product engineering and system integration company, and Napatech, the leading provider of programmable Smart Network Interface Cards (SmartNICs) and Infrastructure Processing Units (IPUs) used in cloud, enterprise and telecom datacenter networks, today announced a strategic collaboration to integrate Amantya Technologies’ powerful 5G Standalone User Plane Function (UPF) with Napatech’s high-performance SmartNICs. The partnership aims to streamline critical packet processing functions within the 5G packet core, optimizing performance, scalability, and energy efficiency for telecom operators.
January 23, 2024
Kontron Powers Truminds’ Software for Energy-Efficient Private 5G Wireless Networks by Leveraging Napatech SmartNICs
Kontron, a leading global provider of IoT/Embedded Computer Technology (ECT), today announced a collaboration with Truminds Software Systems and Napatech to optimize energy-efficient private wireless networks using Kontron edge servers and Truminds’ TruCore (5G Core Network Technology Solution) optimized for Napatech’s SmartNIC for User Plane Function (UPF) offload. Truminds will be showcasing this joint solution in their booth #5H24 at MWC in Barcelona from February 26th through February 29th, 2024.
January 22, 2024
Napatech A/S: Lars Boilesen appointed CEO of Napatech
Napatech A/S today announces the appointment of Lars Boilesen as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Company effective immediately.
September 20, 2023
Lanner and Napatech collaborate on optimized server platform for mobile infrastructure and security functions
Lanner Electronics and Napatech™, today announced their collaboration on an optimized server platform for hosting mobile core infrastructure and enterprise security functions. Lanner and Napatech will showcase their integrated platform in Lanner’s booth #1314 at MWC in Las Vegas from September 26th through 28th.
September 14, 2023
Napatech Leaps Into Market For Data Center Infrastructure Processing Units
Napatech today announced the availability of the industry’s first production-grade 200 Gbps IPU based upon the Intel® IPU Platform F2000X-PL.
September 12, 2023
Napatech launches 5G User Plane Function offload solution on its Intel Agilex® FPGA-based 400Gbps SmartNIC
Napatech today announced the availability of its offload solution for 5G User Plane Function (UPF) on the new NT400 400Gbps SmartNIC which leverages the latest Intel Agilex® FPGA.
August 29, 2023
Napatech Leverages Latest Intel Agilex® FPGA to Launch Industry’s first 400Gbps SmartNIC Solutions
Napatech today announced the availability of the Napatech’s first 400Gbps programmable SmartNIC solutions, leveraging the latest Intel Agilex® 7 FPGAs to deliver best-in-class performance for applications in security, cloud services, network monitoring and recording.
June 21, 2023
Napatech and Jabil Collaborate on Innovative Server Platform for High-Bandwidth, Low-Latency Fintech Applications
Napatech today announced a collaboration with Jabil, Inc. on a server platform for high-bandwidth, low-latency, financial technology (Fintech) applications.
April 14, 2023
Napatech and Netscout Enter Strategic Collaboration Agreement
Napatech today announced that it has entered into a strategic collaboration agreement with NETSCOUT (NASDAQ: NTCT), a global leader in performance management, cybersecurity, and DDoS protection solutions. The agreement and associated $7.5M USD investment will expand and accelerate Napatech’s technology and product development in the rapidly growing SmartNIC market.
April 4, 2023
Orthogone and Napatech collaborate to deliver state-of-the-art, ultra-low latency FPGA-based SmartNIC platform for high-frequency trading applications
The partnership leverages Orthogone’s Ultra-Low Latency FPGA framework and Napatech’s NT200 SmartNIC, enabling seamless application integration and exceptional performance.
February 28, 2023
Napatech Discloses Master Collaboration Agreement with Intel
Napatech has entered into a multi-faceted collaboration agreement with Intel to develop new hardware and software solutions.
February 28, 2023
Napatech Confirms Tier-1 SmartNIC Design Win Utilizing Latest Intel Technology
Napatech today confirmed a new design win with F5, a global leader in multi-cloud application security and delivery solutions. The new design is powered by the latest technology from Intel, a global semiconductor leader and pioneer of FPGA-based SmartNICs and Infrastructure Processing Units.
February 21, 2023
A5G Networks, Advantech and Napatech collaborate to showcase high-capacity solution for mobile edge network infrastructure at MWC23
A5G Networks, Inc., a leader in Distributed and Autonomous 5G Core Network Software, Advantech, a global leader in Industrial IoT, and Napatech™, the leading provider of programmable Smart Network Interface Cards (SmartNICs) used for Data Processing Unit (DPU) and Infrastructure Processing Unit (IPU) services, today announced that they will showcase a high-capacity solution for mobile edge network infrastructure in Napatech’s booth #7B67 at MWC23 in Barcelona from Feb. 27th through March 2nd.
February 20, 2023
Druid Software and Napatech collaborate on cost-optimized solution for private wireless networks, to be featured at MWC23
Druid Software, the leading global provider of private cellular network core software solutions for enterprise, and Napatech, the leading provider of programmable Smart Network Interface Cards (SmartNICs) used for Data Processing Unit (DPU) and Infrastructure Processing Unit (IPU) services in telecom, cloud, enterprise, cybersecurity and financial applications worldwide, today announced their collaboration on a cost-optimized solution for private wireless networks. Druid will be featuring this solution on their stand at MWC23 Barcelona from Feb. 27th through March 2nd.
January 10, 2023
Databento and Napatech collaborate on solutions for real-time financial data
Databento – the world’s first platform to offer market data on a usage-based pricing model – and Napatech™(OSLO: NAPA.OL) – the leading provider of programmable Smart Network Interface Cards (SmartNICs) for Data Processing Unit (DPU) and Infrastructure Processing Unit (IPU) services in telecom, cloud, enterprise, cybersecurity, and financial applications worldwide – announced today their collaboration on packet capture infrastructure for real-time financial data.
December 22, 2022
Napatech Signs Breakthrough Contract with Tier-1 Global Semiconductor Supplier
Napatech, the leading provider of programmable Smart Network Interface Cards (SmartNICs) and Infrastructure Processing Units (IPU) used in cloud, enterprise and telecom datacenter networks today announced it has entered into a material and multi-faceted agreement with a tier-1 global semiconductor leader to develop new hardware and software solutions.
November 29, 2022
Kontron and Napatech collaborate on optimized platform for 5G User Plane Function in telco edge data centers and private networks
Kontron, a leading global provider of IoT/Embedded Computing Technology (ECT) and of cloud and carrier-class integrated infrastructure platforms, and Napatech™ (OSLO: NAPA.OL), the leading provider of programmable Smart Network Interface Cards (SmartNICs) used for Data Processing Unit (DPU) and Infrastructure Processing Unit (IPU) services in telecom, cloud, enterprise, cybersecurity and financial applications worldwide, today announced their collaboration on an optimized platform for hosting the 5G User Plane Function as part of packet core deployments in telco edge data centers and private networks. Kontron and Napatech will showcase this platform at Layer123 World Congress in London from Dec. 5th through 7th.
November 2, 2022
Napatech delivers first release of 5G User Plane Function offload solution, enabling support from hardware and software ecosystem partners
Napatech, the leading provider of programmable Smart Network Interface Cards (SmartNICs) used for Data Processing Unit (DPU) and Infrastructure Processing Unit (IPU) services in telecom, cloud, enterprise, cybersecurity and financial applications worldwide, today announced the delivery of the first release of its SmartNIC-based offload solution for 5G User Plane Function (UPF), enabling hardware and software ecosystem partners to start integrations with their products.
October 12, 2022
Napatech Collaborates with Advantech to Showcase 5G UPF Offload Solution at Network X
Napatech, the leading provider of programmable Smart Network Interface Cards (SmartNICs) used for Data Processing Unit (DPU) and Infrastructure Processing Unit (IPU) services in telecom, cloud, enterprise, cybersecurity and financial applications worldwide, will collaborate with Advantech to showcase its SmartNIC-based offload solution for 5G User Plane Function (UPF) at Network X in Amsterdam from October 18th through 20th, in Advantech’s booth.
September 20, 2022
Napatech Collaborates with AMD and Advantech to Showcase 5G UPF Offload Solution at MWC Americas
Napatech, the leading provider of programmable Smart Network Interface Cards (SmartNICs) used for Data Processing Unit (DPU) and Infrastructure Processing Unit (IPU) services in telecom, cloud, enterprise, cybersecurity and financial applications worldwide, will showcase its SmartNIC-based offload solution for 5G User Plane Function (UPF) in collaboration with AMD and Advantech at MWC Americas in Las Vegas from September 28th through 30th, in AMD’s booth number W.1720.
September 1, 2022
Napatech Extends Collaboration with AMD to Data Center Networking with FPGA-based SmartNIC Solutions
Napatech, the leading provider of programmable Smart Network Interface Cards (SmartNICs) used for Data Processing Unit (DPU) and Infrastructure Processing Unit (IPU) services in telecom, cloud, enterprise, cybersecurity and financial applications worldwide, today announced an extension of its sales and marketing collaboration initiatives with AMD that will make Napatech’s hardware-plus-software SmartNIC solutions available to AMD customers worldwide through both direct engagements and global channel partners.
August 15, 2022
Napatech Achieves Milestone of 350,000 SmartNIC Ports Shipped
Napatech, the leading provider of programmable Smart Network Interface Cards (SmartNICs) used for Data Processing Unit (DPU) and Infrastructure Processing Unit (IPU) services, today announced that the company has reached the milestone of over 350,000 programmable SmartNIC port shipments.
August 9, 2022
Napatech SmartNICs Enable Cutting-Edge Government and Military Use Cases
Napatech, the leading provider of programmable Smart Network Interface Cards (SmartNICs) used for Data Processing Unit (DPU) and Infrastructure Processing Unit (IPU) services in applications worldwide, today announced the company will demonstrate leading government and military use cases at TechNet Augusta. The event will be held from Aug. 15 -18, 2022, at the Augusta Georgia Marriott Convention Center.
July 5, 2022
Napatech accelerates infrastructure services processing for data center applications
Napatech, the leading provider of programmable Smart Network Interface Cards (SmartNICs) used for Data Processing Unit (DPU) and Infrastructure Processing Unit (IPU) services in telecom, cloud, enterprise, cybersecurity and financial applications worldwide, today announced a set of new SmartNIC capabilities that enable standard, unmodified applications in edge and core data centers to benefit from offloaded and accelerated compute and networking functions.
May 19, 2022
Napatech CEO to Speak About Data Center Growth Opportunities at ABG Investor Conference
Napatech announced today that CEO, Ray Smets, will present Napatech’s business goals and vision at the ABG Investor Conference on Tuesday, May 24th. The Conference will be livestreamed at https://cr.abgsc.com/.
May 12, 2022
Learn How to Maximize Packet Core ROI with Napatech’s Offload Solution at the Big 5G Event
Napatech announced today that it will feature its SmartNIC offload solution at the Big 5G event in Austin, Texas on May 16-18, 2022 at the Austin Convention Center.
May 5, 2022
Federal and Defense Agencies Can Safely Accelerate Critical Network Applications with Napatech
Napatech announced today that it will display its solutions at the Cyber and Technology Day at Fort Gordon in Augusta, Georgia on May 5, 2022.
April 22, 2022
Napatech to Showcase IPU and DPU Solutions at Inaugural SmartNICs Summit
Napatech announced today that it will sponsor, participate in a panel and exhibit at the First Annual SmartNICs Summit in San Jose, Calif. on April 26-28 at the San Jose Doubletree Hotel.
February 17, 2022
Napatech delivers industry-leading data center capacity and monitoring for 5G packet core infrastructure
Napatech, the leading provider of programmable Smart Network Interface Cards (SmartNICs) used in telecom, cloud, enterprise, cybersecurity and financial applications worldwide, today announced the integration of 5G User Plane Function (UPF) offload within its Link-Inline™ software suite. This will enable communications service providers (CSPs) to maximize the number of users supported in an edge or core data center.
January 11, 2021
Napatech CEO to Discuss Business Impact of SmartNIC Industry Trends At Annual Needham Virtual Growth Conference
Napatech, the leading provider of reconfigurable computing platforms, today announced that CEO Ray Smets will speak at the 24th Annual Needham Virtual Growth Conference. He will provide insights into the datacenter demand for SmartNIC solutions including hardware and software that enhance leading applications and services in cloud, edge, telco, and enterprise networks.
January 11, 2021
Napatech to Kick Off 2022 With a Virtual Bang at FloCon
Napatech, the leading provider of programmable SmartNICS, announced today that the company will be sponsoring the virtual federal event, FloCon.
December 8, 2021
Napatech’s Link-Programmable SmartNICs Chosen by The Packet Company for Its Next-Generation 100G Recorder Product
Napatech, the leading provider of programmable SmartNICs used in cloud, enterprise and telecom datacenter networks, today announced a new design win with The Packet Company, who will use Napatech’s Link-Programmable™ SmartNICs to develop its next-generation recorder product.
December 6, 2021
Napatech Uses Federal Events to Showcase How Federal and Defense Agencies Can Safely Accelerate Critical Network Applications
Napatech, the leading provider of programmable SmartNICS, announced today that the company is showcasing its best of breed solutions at present, ISS World in Europe and the DoDIIS Worldwide Conference in Phoenix, AZ.
December 1, 2021
Napatech SmartNICs Power netitest’s Latest Network Tester
Napatech, the leading provider of programmable SmartNICs used in cloud, enterprise and telecom datacenter networks, today announced that netitest, an innovative network tester, has chosen Napatech’s solutions for its latest network performance tester. netitest will use Napatech’s SmartNICs and Link-Capture™ software to enable the comprehensive test and measurement features of its Supernova-600F product.
October 19, 2021
Napatech Showcases How to Scale Suricata Performance to 100gbps at SuriCon 2021
Napatech, the leading provider of programmable SmartNICS, today announced that the company will highlight its ability to scale Suricata performance at the hybrid SuriCon event on October 20-22 in Boston, Massachusetts.
October 19, 2021
Napatech Updates SmartNIC Solutions to Address Emerging Cybersecurity Threats and Data Sovereignty Requirements
Napatech, the leading provider of programmable SmartNICs used in cloud, enterprise data centers, telecommunications, cybersecurity, and financial systems around the world, today announced a significant update to its Link-Capture™ software that addresses a range of emerging cybersecurity threats while ensuring compliance with evolving requirements for data sovereignty.
September 17, 2021
Napatech Shares Solutions for Edge Data Center Efficiency at 5G World
Napatech, the leading provider of programmable SmartNICS, announced today its participation at 5G World, to be held virtually from Sept. 20 to 24 and in person in London, England from Sept. 21 to 23.
August 26, 2021
Napatech Uses Big 5G Event to Showcase Industry-leading Technology for Maximizing Edge Data Center Efficiency
Napatech, the leading provider of programmable SmartNICS, announced today its participation in the virtual and in-person hybrid Big 5G Event, to be held virtually from Aug. 30 to Sept. 3 and live in Denver, Colorado from Aug. 31 to Sept. 2. Napatech experts Charlie Ashton and DJ Root will be in Denver to speak with attendees about Napatech’s SmartNICs.
May 19, 2021
Napatech Extends Multi-Year Design-Win with Innovative Cybersecurity Leader
Napatech, the leading provider of FPGA-based programmable SmartNICs, announced that a high-growth cybersecurity original equipment manufacturer (OEM) has again selected Napatech’s Link™ SmartNIC software and hardware to improve the speed and accuracy of their newest enterprise-grade cybersecurity appliance.
May 18, 2021
Napatech to Present Packet Capture Solutions at Global STAC Live
Napatech, the leading provider of programmable SmartNICS, will present two breakout sessions at Global STAC Live, Spring 2021 on May 18 and 19. STAC events bring together chief technology officers and other industry leaders responsible for solution architecture, infrastructure engineering, application development and more to discuss important technical challenges in trading and investment.
April 28, 2021
Napatech SmartNICs Help to Secure Mission Critical Government Networks
Napatech, the leading provider of programmable SmartNICS, announced today that its SmartNIC software and hardware solutions used to improve the performance of leading cybersecurity applications that protect and defend mission-critical government networks, will be showcased at two upcoming conferences.
April 27, 2021
Achronix and Napatech Partner to Target Data Center Networking
Achronix Semiconductor Corporation, a leader in high-performance FPGAs and embedded FPGA (eFPGA) IP, and Napatech, the leading provider of FPGA-based SmartNICs, today announced a partnership to deliver a new class of high-speed, programmable, FPGA-based SmartNICs to datacenter network operators.
April 13, 2021
Napatech Brings Industry-Leading Compute Density and Workload Acceleration to Vapor IO’s Kinetic Edge Alliance
Napatech, today announced that it has joined the Kinetic Edge Alliance (KEA), the edge computing ecosystem hosted by Vapor IO. Vapor IO’s Kinetic Edge platform is the first fully-integrated hardware and software system for edge co-location, exchange and networking services.
March 11, 2021
Napatech Software Optimized for Silicom’s Latest Intel FPGA-Based SmartNICs
Napatech in a partnership with Silicom, today announced availability of its Link-Virtualization™ FPGA-based SmartNIC software for Silicom’s latest generation of Intel FPGA-based SmartNICs. The combination of Napatech’s software and Silicom’s SmartNIC increases the application, networking, security, and storage performance of servers deployed in virtualized datacenters.
February 25, 2021
Napatech VP to Speak at Brookhaven National Laboratories Cyber Tech Day
Napatech, today announced that its vice president of field applications engineering, Peter Sanders, will speak at the Brookhaven National Laboratories Cyber Tech Day 2021. The company is also sponsoring the event at the platinum level and will have a booth in the Exhibit Showcase.
February 2, 2021
Napatech Secures Lenovo Design Win
Napatech, today announced that Lenovo, a tier-1 global server manufacturer, has partnered with Napatech to deliver 25 and 100 gigabit Ethernet programmable SmartNICs to data centers.
January 13, 2021
Napatech Secures FinTech Design Win
Napatech, today announced that a tier-1 global financial services trading firm has selected Napatech 40 and 100 Gbps SmartNICs for their trading network.