BlueCat Acquires LiveAction for Network Performance

BlueCat has acquired LiveAction, known for its network performance monitoring products, as it seeks to expand its offerings beyond DDI solutions. LiveAction specializes in tools for network topology and flow analysis, which are critical for managing bandwidth and ensuring optimal performance for VoIP applications like Microsoft Teams. This acquisition represents a strategic move for BlueCat to enhance their capabilities in network performance management and potentially leverage data analytics to provide deeper insights into network operations. However, concerns exist regarding whether BlueCat will invest in the improvement and innovation of LiveAction's offerings or merely focus on revenue exploitation.