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SS8 Networks snaps up network security firm Bivio

The investment represents SS8’s ongoing commitment to rapidly innovate their Xcipio family of products

SS8 Networks snaps up network security firm Bivio
SS8 Networks snaps up network security firm Bivio

US-based network intelligence company SS8 Networks has entered into an agreement to acquire the assets of Bivio Networks.

Bivio is a developer of innovative, high-performance network security platforms for federal and commercial network operators.

The investment represents SS8’s ongoing commitment to rapidly innovate their Xcipio family of products.

The implementation of Bivio’s OS into Xcipio’s sensor and mediation platform will significantly enhance the scalability and increase the number of applications that can be managed. The result will be a mediation and interception platform that delivers uncompromising performance and flexibility.

Additional benefits include the fact that Bivio platforms have passed the National Information Assurance Partnership (NIAP) Common Criteria certification and their platforms have been added to the Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) Components List maintained by the National Security Agency (NSA).

“The acquisition of Bivio complements our existing strategy to rapidly innovate our Xcipio family of products,” said Dr. Keith Bhatia, CEO of SS8 Networks.

“SS8 has been a pioneer in mediation, monitoring and data fusion solutions for communication service providers and law enforcement agencies. The investment in Bivio demonstrates our dedication to security through visibility for our customers and strengthens our products in preparation for the advancements brought by new network requirements.”

Elan Amir, Executive Chairman, Bivio Networks, said, “Bivio has worked tirelessly to deliver advanced cyber security applications that help provide network intelligence. SS8, with its global lawful intelligence interception and analysis platforms is a good match for our technology and I am very excited to see our work continue to scale and expand.”

Both SS8 and Bivio are privately held, and the transaction has been approved by the Boards of Directors of both.