What Allot does

Allot Ltd. (NASDAQ: ALLT), founded in 1996 and headquartered in Israel, is a publicly traded provider of network intelligence and network-based security solutions built on proprietary inline Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) technology. The company sells two integrated platforms — Allot Smart (network intelligence, traffic management, QoE assurance, policy and charging control) and Allot Secure (network-native security-as-a-service for consumers, SMBs, and CSP networks) — and markets solutions such as NetworkSecure, HomeSecure, BusinessSecure, DDoS Secure, 5G NetProtect, OffNetSecure, SmartTraffic QoE, Smart5G, and SmartSentinel. Its primary customers are communications service providers (mobile, fixed, and converged) serving consumer and SMB subscribers, supplemented by direct enterprise sales into government, financial services, and higher education, with a separate public-cloud-based offering (Allot Cloud Traffic Intelligence) for enterprise traffic intelligence.

The business model is a hybrid of one-time software/hardware licenses for the Service Gateway and analytics suite plus a rapidly growing Security-as-a-Service (SECaaS) subscription stream delivered through carrier and MVNO channels. SECaaS, which now represents approximately 67% of total revenue and grew 71% YoY in Q1 FY2026, generates 10–15% incremental ARPU for CSPs and is the strategic engine of the mix shift. Distribution relies on direct enterprise and CSP field sales, a formal channel partner program, and an AWS partnership for cloud-native deployments; revenue is global, spanning 100+ countries and 500+ service provider accounts. Financially, Allot reported FY2025 revenue of $102.0M (+11% YoY) and FY2026 guidance of $113–117M, returned to GAAP operating profit in 2025, became debt-free following a $40M public offering in June 2025, and ended Q1 2026 with SECaaS ARR of $30.8M (+69% YoY) and record operating cash flow of $10.6M.

The technology architecture combines a high-capacity, NFV/5G-compliant Service Gateway with inline DPI, machine learning for encrypted traffic classification and DDoS/anomaly detection, and edge-policy enforcement that allows CSPs to offer zero-touch security to subscribers without device installation. Switching costs are high because Allot's platforms are integrated into carrier provisioning, policy, and analytics stacks; reference customers include Rakuten Mobile, Vodafone, Telefonica, Jio, Singtel, Safaricom, DISH, and Hutchison Drei Austria. Recent strategic emphasis is on scaling SECaaS through MVNO partnerships (Compax Venture), faith-based content filtering (Radiant Mobile), and cloud-native 5G protection, while expanding from CSPs into regulated enterprise verticals.

Name

Allot

Legal name

Allot Ltd.

Website

https://allot.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Allot is an Israel-based, NASDAQ-listed provider of inline Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) network intelligence and network-native security-as-a-service (SECaaS) platforms, serving 500+ communications service providers and 1,000+ enterprises in 100+ countries to monetize and protect broadband, mobile, and 5G traffic.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Network Security Software

NAICS

All Other Telecommunications (517810)

SIC

Computer Communications Equipment (3576)

akta.pro primary industry

Intrusion Prevention/Detection Systems (IPS/IDS) (HDADABAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Fault & Performance Monitoring (SNMP/Telemetry/APM for Networks) (HDAFAMAA)

Keywords

• Network security solutions
• Deep packet inspection
• Security as a service
• Network intelligence platforms
• DDoS protection services

Headquarters

HQ city

Hod Hasharon

HQ country

Israel

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Security-as-a-Service (SECaaS): Subscription-based recurring revenue from network-based security services sold to service providers who offer cybersecurity to their subscribers. SECaaS now represents 67% of total revenue and grew 71% year-over-year in Q1 FY26.
2. Network Intelligence Software: Software licenses and solutions for traffic management, QoE assurance, and policy control sold to service providers and enterprises.
3. Professional Services: Implementation, design, planning, and optimization services for Allot platform deployments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Allot develops and sells network intelligence and Security-as-a-Service (SECaaS) platforms built on proprietary inline Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) technology. The Allot Secure suite delivers 360-degree subscriber security (anti-malware, DDoS protection, parental controls, IoT security) for communications service providers, while Allot Smart provides traffic management, QoE assurance, policy/charging control, regulatory compliance, and 5G service assurance. Customers deploy these platforms across mobile, fixed, and converged networks to protect subscribers and generate new revenue streams.

Product overview

Allot offers two integrated platform suites: Allot Secure (network-based security-as-a-service) and Allot Smart (network intelligence and DPI). Allot Secure includes NetworkSecure, DNS Secure, HomeSecure, BusinessSecure, OffNetSecure, EndpointSecure, DDoS Secure, DDoS BusinessSecure, 5G NetProtect, and IoTSecure for comprehensive cybersecurity across consumer, SMB, and enterprise segments. Allot Smart encompasses Service Gateway, ClearSee Network Analytics, SmartVisibility, SmartTraffic QoE, Smart5G, SmartPCC, SmartSentinel, and Smart NetProtect for traffic management, service assurance, and policy enforcement. The platforms work together to deliver 360-degree protection and actionable network intelligence.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Allot Secure: Network-based security platform enabling CSPs to deliver Security-as-a-Service (SECaaS) to consumers and businesses
• Allot Smart
• NetworkSecure
• DNS Secure
• HomeSecure
• BusinessSecure
• OffNetSecure
• 5G NetProtect
• DDoS Secure

Products and services

• Allot Secure Network-based security-as-a-service platform that enables communications service providers (CSPs) to deliver 360-degree subscriber protection across mobile, fixed, and converged networks with a zero-touch, network-native approach requiring no subscriber installation.
• Allot Smart Network intelligence platform suite powered by inline Deep Packet Inspection technology that analyzes every packet of network, user, application, and security data to generate actionable intelligence for traffic management, QoE optimization, policy control and regulatory compliance.
• NetworkSecure Premium network-based security solution for consumers and SMBs that provides an integrated platform for rapid rollout of personal security and parental control services by CSPs to safeguard online experiences.
• DNS Secure Network-based security solution that provides DNS-layer threat protection and parental control functions for consumer and SMB markets on fixed broadband networks.
• HomeSecure Zero-touch security solution for home networks that protects PCs, tablets, smartphones, and IoT devices through CPE-based multilayer security with parental controls.
• BusinessSecure Robust multi-layered protection for SMBs delivered as a lightweight CPE agent that protects office devices from malware, ransomware, and phishing while shielding the CPE from anomalies.
• OffNetSecure Integrated off-net cyber protection for consumers and SMBs that extends CSP-delivered security to users when they are away from the CSP network, delivered via SDK integration into the CSP's customer apps.
• DDoS BusinessSecure Anti-DDoS and anti-botnet protection service for SME business customers that includes comprehensive threat management dashboards and multi-tenant capabilities for self-administration.
• DDoS Secure Network protection solution that instantly detects and blocks both inbound and outbound DDoS attacks inline within seconds using machine learning and artificial intelligence to learn normal traffic behavior and detect anomalies.
• 5G NetProtect Cloud-native 5G network protection solution that secures the user plane through multi-layer threat prevention to block attackers at every stage of cyberattacks, with zero-day automatic attack mitigation using machine learning.
• IoTSecure IoT security solution providing enterprise customers with a dedicated management console for monitoring and securing IoT deployments with usage policy enforcement.
• EndpointSecure Device-based protection and controls that provide extended protection for employees working from home or outside the office network.
• ClearSee Network Analytics Network analytics solution providing real-time dashboards and analytical insights on network performance, utilization, and subscriber-perceived Quality of Experience.
• Service Gateway High-capacity, NFV-compliant multiservice platform for rapid rollout of revenue-generating services and network optimization for service providers.
• SmartVisibility Real-time network monitoring and analytics providing granular visibility into network performance with 5-15 second resolution for operational monitoring and troubleshooting.
• SmartTraffic QoE Traffic management solution that uses machine learning and AI to identify encrypted traffic and dynamically shape network traffic to ensure optimal end-user Quality of Experience.
• Smart5G 5G service assurance solution providing granular visibility and advanced traffic management adapted for 5G networks, with integration into the 5G core.
• SmartPCC Policy and charging control solution enabling delivery of innovative service plans, data usage monitoring, and policy enforcement across any platform.
• SmartSentinel Regulatory compliance solution for URL filtering, data retention, and GDPR compliance with legal blocking capabilities.
• Smart NetProtect Network protection solution providing proactive threat prevention and network security within the Allot Smart intelligence platform.
• Application Control Gateway Enterprise-grade application control gateway that enables IT managers to identify and prioritize mission-critical applications and align network performance with business goals.
• Secure Service Gateway Enterprise secure service gateway that combines DPI-based traffic intelligence with DDoS protection and security enforcement for large organizations.
• Allot Cloud Traffic Intelligence (ACTI) Cloud-native traffic intelligence solution for public cloud environments that delivers application-aware visibility and control for cloud workloads.

Quantifiable outcome

• SECaaS ARR grew 69% year-over-year to $30.8 million in FY2025
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Radiant MobileminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 May 2026Radiant Mobile, a Christian mobile network operator, partnered with Allot to manage content filtering across over 100 categories. Allot's technology enables carrier-level blocking of pornography and LGBT content for the faith-based MVNO service.
• Compax VenturecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 January 2026Compax Venture partnered with Allot to become the first MVNO to offer Allot's NetworkSecure and OffNetSecure cybersecurity services through its Telco-as-a-Service platform. The partnership provides subscribers with protection against malware, viruses, phishing, and ransomware, as well as content filtering for families.
• AWScoreTechnology or IntegrationAllot partners with AWS to help CSPs embrace cloud-based network deployment. The company is listed as an AWS partner providing solutions for service providers.
• Channel PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAllot has a channel partner program with solution and technology partners, channel partners, and a partner portal (partners.allot.com) for managing partner accounts and relationships.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Cisco: Broad incumbent with carrier-grade network security (防火墙, IPS/IDS, DDoS, threat defense) and analytics products that overlap with Allot's portfolio. Cisco's bundling with routing and 5G core creates significant pricing pressure for standalone vendors.
• Ericsson: Broad telecom incumbent offering 5G core security, service assurance, and policy/charging solutions that compete with Allot's 5G NetProtect, Smart5G, and SmartPCC across major CSP accounts.
• Huawei: Global telecom equipment leader providing network security and intelligence solutions for CSPs. While constrained in certain Western markets, Huawei competes aggressively for Allot's CSP customers in APAC, EMEA, and LATAM.
• Palo Alto Networks: Broad cybersecurity incumbent with Prisma SASE and network security offerings that increasingly target CSPs and large enterprises. Even where not directly in the DPI space, Palo Alto competes for the same network security budget Allot pursues.
• Nokia: Large incumbent telecom equipment vendor with network analytics (Deepfield), security, and service assurance offerings that overlap with Allot Smart and Allot Secure. Nokia bundles these capabilities into end-to-end CSP contracts, competing for the same procurement dollars.

Direct peers

• Radware: Direct competitor in DDoS protection and network security for carriers and enterprises. Radware's attack mitigation and SECaaS offerings overlap directly with Allot's DDoS Secure and 5G NetProtect products.
• Juniper Networks (HPE): Direct peer in enterprise and service provider networking with security (Juniper Connected Security) and traffic analytics capabilities. After HPE acquisition, distribution scale has increased, intensifying competition for Allot Secure/Enterprise wins.
• Openet (Acquired by Amdocs): Direct peer in policy and charging control, BSS, and network analytics for telecom operators. Openet's policy management overlaps with Allot's SmartPCC and network intelligence offerings for tier-1 CSPs.
• Sandvine (Vecima Networks): Direct competitor in deep packet inspection and network intelligence for service providers. Both companies analyze network traffic to deliver visibility, policy control, and security analytics to CSPs worldwide.
• Enea (AdaptiveMobile): Direct competitor in CSP-focused security, particularly through the AdaptiveMobile business unit, which provides network-native signaling security and messaging protection. Overlaps with Allot's NetworkSecure for mobile operators.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds7 records

Investors9 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A5 records

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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