Nepean Networks Launched Illuminate IQ Platform
The new network intelligence tool provides automated anomaly detection for managed service providers worldwide.
Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in Telecommunications
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Nepean Networks, a subsidiary of Fusion Broadband, has introduced Illuminate IQ, a managed network intelligence platform designed for service providers. The software functions as an agentless sensor to identify whether unusual network activity necessitates further investigation.
Why it matters
The platform helps managed service providers filter through massive volumes of network data by distinguishing between benign activity and potential security threats. This automation reduces the operational burden of manually reviewing thousands of alerts.
Illuminate IQ operates as an agentless sensor capable of processing 5 million network anomalies and completing 370,000 AI-driven investigations. The software maintains compatibility with diverse firewall, identity, endpoint, and SIEM platforms.
The players
Nepean Networks
This technology company is a subsidiary of Fusion Broadband and specializes in developing network intelligence solutions.
Fusion Broadband
Fusion Broadband is the parent company of Nepean Networks and provides infrastructure including SD-WAN nodes.
The details
The system identifies risks by comparing live threat intelligence, device history, peer behavior, and destination context. It can be deployed on Fusion Broadband SD-WAN nodes or installed as a standalone sensor to monitor devices that lack dedicated endpoint security.
Timeline
Nepean Networks launched the Illuminate IQ platform on September 30, 2026.
The Tech Race
The integration of AI-driven anomaly detection into network infrastructure reflects a broader industry shift toward automated threat identification. This move pits Nepean Networks against established security vendors by simplifying how managed service providers secure environments with mixed device profiles.
Managed service providers can use the platform to secure a broader range of hardware, including devices without traditional endpoint security. This improves security posture for end users while reducing the volume of false-positive alerts that often delay incident responses.
The takeaway
By automating the analysis of network behavior, this technology allows providers to prioritize critical security gaps over minor anomalies. Organizations should assess if their current SIEM and firewall configurations support the integration of agentless sensors.
Further reading
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