Group 1 - NetScout Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTCT) is recognized as a small-cap tech stock that hedge funds were purchasing in Q2 [1] - RBC Capital analyst Matthew Hedberg has maintained a Hold rating on NetScout, with a consensus target price of $33 indicating a potential upside of 22% from current levels [1] - The company announced on September 25 that it is assisting cable providers and multi-system operators (MSOs) in reducing Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) deployment costs and mitigating subscriber churn through deep-packet-inspection-enhanced observability [2][3] Group 2 - NetScout's solution provides operational insights that support fault isolation, optimize network efficiency, and maintain service quality throughout the FTTH rollout lifecycle [3] - The capabilities of NetScout aim to reduce truck rolls, expedite issue resolution, and ensure a consistent user experience, which are critical as operators expand broadband access in competitive markets [4] - NetScout is a Massachusetts-based provider of network performance monitoring, cybersecurity, and service assurance solutions, utilizing deep packet inspection to serve enterprises, telecom operators, and public-sector clients [5]