QA Cafe Makes Multi-Gigabyte Packet Capture Analysis a Reality

New capability in CloudShark Enterprise eliminates the “too big to use” problem in enterprise packet analysis

Dover, NH — November 13, 2025 — QA Cafe, a leading provider of network testing and analysis solutions, today announced the release of Large File Support in its enterprise-grade packet analysis solution, CloudShark Enterprise. The new capability allows network and cybersecurity teams to open, split, and search multi-gigabyte packet captures directly — solving one of the most persistent challenges in large-scale network operations.

As modern networks generate ever-increasing volumes of packet data, enterprises have struggled to analyze the massive capture files produced by their monitoring and security infrastructure. Traditional tools, designed for smaller datasets, often require time-consuming workarounds, leaving analysts unable to access critical evidence when investigating complex incidents, while consuming large amounts of valuable bandwidth to move data around.

“Our customers told us that large captures were the one thing that still slowed them down,” said Erica Johnson, CEO of QA Cafe. “They had the data they needed, but couldn’t use it efficiently. Large File Support changes that completely. You can now analyze a multi-gigabyte capture in seconds, split it intelligently, and use Deep Search to find exactly what matters. It’s a breakthrough for enterprise packet analysis.”

Key Benefits of CloudShark Enterprise Large File Support

1. Files that were once “too big to use” are now part of your everyday workflow.

• Upload and analyze multi-gigabyte captures that would be a showstopper before.
• Split and search massive datasets with built-in tools and search with Wireshark-compatible filters.
• Visualize anomalies using navigation graphs and contextual packet views. 

2. Analysts move from capture to insight 10× faster.

• Smart loading shows the first packets in seconds, so you can start investigating immediately.
• CloudShark Deep Search finds what you need across all captures in your repository. 

3. Reduce multi-terabyte duplication and bandwidth waste.

• Centralized, web-based access means analysts never need to download the same file twice.
• Avoid duplicate transfers and cut cloud egress costs dramatically.

4. Global teams share work instantly and securely, in a standardized environment.

• Unlimited licensing for users, data, and instances—deploy anywhere in your organization.
• Self-hosted for total control over sensitive packet data and compliance needs. 

5. Confidence that your investment will scale with tomorrow’s networks.

• Integrated Wireshark, Zeek, and Suricata analysis for complete visibility.
• Continuous optimization for large-scale indexing and multi-GB workflows.

Prepared for the Future

Built into CloudShark Enterprise, Large File Support integrates seamlessly with the platform’s existing Deep Search, Zeek, and Suricata workflows. Teams can now perform full-scale investigations on captures that previously required heavy pre-filtering or offloading to dedicated workstations, all within a secure, self-hosted environment.

“This release is focused on scale,” said Timothy Winters, CTO of QA Cafe. “We’ve engineered CloudShark Enterprise to handle massive datasets without sacrificing speed or fidelity. Whether it’s a multi-gigabyte capture from a core router or a high-throughput link in a data center, CloudShark Enterprise now makes it usable, fast.”

CloudShark Enterprise delivers Wireshark analysis, flexible deployment, and unlimited licensing, providing global network and security teams with a standardized, cost-predictable environment for investigating network performance and security incidents. With the addition of Large File Support, CloudShark Enterprise sets a new benchmark for scalable, enterprise-ready packet analysis.