How Do I Operate SONiC Like a Traditional NOS?

As AI drives new demands on infrastructure, customers want solutions that are open, scalable, and easy to integrate. Cisco UCS is built for exactly this kind of open innovation. Aviz Service Node and Network Copilot—running on UCS with NVIDIA acceleration—showcases the power of combining open software with trusted enterprise platforms to help customers modernize for the AI era.

As customers deploy AI clusters, achieving peak performance with scale-out network infrastructure becomes essential. An open, scalable, and interoperable Distributed Network Operating (DNO) capability is key to meeting these demands. Edgecore’s AIS800 family of open Ethernet switches, combined with open software, empowers enterprises to build innovative and cost-effective network solutions for both AI workloads and traditional cloud data centers.

Aviz ONE Center is now an Official OCP Experience Center for SONiC and AI Networking. The ONE Center is a key part of the OCP ecosystem and a catalyst for global SONiC adoption. By providing a real-world, community-aligned environment for SONiC validation and automation leveraging OCP Accepted™ and OCP Inspired™ network switches, the ONE Center is enabling the next generation of open, disaggregated networking at scale.

For enterprises evaluating SONiC, the PlugFest is a game-changer. It’s one thing to hear about SONiC’s capabilities, but another to see it perform at scale. This event gives organizations the confidence they need to deploy an open, vendor-agnostic solution in their networks.

The momentum for SONiC is undeniable, as enterprises and cloud providers seek open, scalable solutions for AI-driven networks. PlugFest 2025 reinforces the fact that SONiC is a mature, production-ready NOS that enterprises can deploy with confidence, thanks to a robust vendor ecosystem and proven interoperability.

Lightning-fast transformation in groundbreaking technologies such as agentic AI highlight how crucial it is for every business to prioritize networking innovation to gain an edge. The NVIDIA Spectrum-X networking platform enables innovators like Aviz to provide an Ethernet-based multi-tenant AI networking solution that maximizes GPU performance while simplifying operations for enterprises.

With enterprises looking to adopt AI-driven network automation, WWT’s AI Proving Ground Lab is designed to help them explore real-world AI applications before full deployment. Partnering with Aviz allows our joint customers to see AI-powered network assistance in action, helping them optimize network operations with confidence.

Aviz Networks Closes Series A to Accelerate AI Networking. Aviz is redefining what is possible in the networking space with its AI-driven, vendor-agnostic solutions. Alter’s investment in Aviz is a testament to our belief in the team’s vision to transform and ameliorate network management and operations. We are particularly impressed by the company’s technological differentiation and the strong partnerships its management team have forged with key ecosystem players to help the customers navigate this transition. The co-founders’ visionary approach not only sets Aviz apart in the industry but also aligns perfectly with our fund’s investment thesis of backing leading start-ups that are using AI to transform cloud and edge infrastructure.

Aviz's innovative approach transforms how companies build and deploy network infrastructure for data centers and the edge, enabling them to evolve and integrate AI opportunities. We’re proud to collaborate with Aviz as they work towards achieving their vision.

As networks evolve, embracing AI will be crucial for enabling superior performance and operational excellence. By integrating AI with open-source solutions like SONiC, Aviz Networks is empowering enterprises to build scalable and flexible networks in a cost-effective manner. We are excited to support Aviz Networks to transform enterprise networking.

Aviz and ITOCHU Techno-Solutions Corporation Partner for AI Networking in Japan. Through this partnership, we are excited to offer our customers the unique advantages of Aviz Networks' AI Networking stack. Their focus on maximizing the potential of AI in networking aligns with our goal to deliver state-of-the-art technology solutions that address complex challenges in the industry.

Aviz Unveils ONE BOX Solution with Partners, Bringing SONiC to Enterprise Data Centers and Edge. At Edgecore Networks, we are committed to pushing the boundaries of networking technology. Our collaboration with Aviz Networks enhances the capabilities of open networking, integrating cutting-edge solutions like ONES to deliver unmatched performance and reliability. This partnership not only advances our shared vision for an open and interconnected world but also ensures that our customers have access to the most innovative and cost-effective networking solutions available.

Aviz Networks and Spirent Collaborate to Bring a New Dimension to Telco 5G Network Applications and Intelligence. Partnering with Aviz Networks represents an important step to further enhance network testing, while demonstrating Landslide’s capabilities to seamlessly integrate with Aviz’s Networking 3.0 framework. This integration ushers in a new era of intelligent traffic monitoring and AI-driven network optimization, enhancing the capabilities of both solutions and setting a new standard for open, scalable, and efficient 5G network applications.

Aviz and Celestica Announce Partnership to Advance SONiC Networking Solutions. Celestica is thrilled to partner with Aviz Networks, reinforcing our mutual dedication to expanding the capabilities and success of open source cloud networks through the power of SONiC. This partnership is set to elevate customer support, enabling them to optimize their networks with AI-driven automation and insightful data analytics.

Aviz Networks Joins SONiC Foundation’s New PENS Workgroup to Revolutionize Enterprise Edge Networks. We are proud to support the new PENS workgroup, a keystone initiative addressing enterprise networks as part of the greater SONiC project. By bringing together diverse expertise from Aviz Networks, switch manufacturers, and other key stakeholders, we are setting new levels for innovation in edge computing across open and scalable network solutions.

We are excited to join the PENS workgroup and contribute our expertise in hardware design to ensure that SONiC can meet the specific requirements of edge network deployments.

Collaborating on this project allows us to push the boundaries of what’s possible with edge networking, bringing the benefits of SONiC's open-source approach to more users and use cases.

Aviz Networks, Edgecore, and EPS Global Collaborate to Launch SONiC Express for Enterprises. At Edgecore, we seamlessly integrate with industry-leading third-party offerings to automate and validate networks, and this offering has expanded with the new collaboration with Aviz Networks and EPS Global. SONiC Express is a testament to our commitment to innovation and quality. By offering our proven SONiC network operating system solutions with Aviz's advanced NetOps capabilities and distribution through EPS Global’s expansive network, we are setting a new standard in bringing open networking solutions for enterprises.

We are thrilled to be the go-to marketplace for SONiC Express, bridging the gap between cutting-edge networking technology and enterprise customers. This initiative aligns perfectly with our mission to distribute next-generation networking solutions that are accessible, reliable, and ready for the challenges of tomorrow.

Aviz Unveils Networking 3.0 Stack with Launch of GenAI-based Network Copilot. GenAI-driven network management will be a key component to how system administrators manage their networks over the next several years. Insights from any cloud and on-prem network are enhanced through an open stack approach, such as what is now offered by Aviz with Network Copilot.

Aviz Networks Raises $10M for Its AI-Driven, Open Networking Software. Cisco is committed to accelerating innovation in networking to deliver comprehensive solutions to our customers. We are showing our commitment to our partners and customers who value the open-source community by investing in innovative startups like Aviz.

Wistron is excited to see the multiple innovations and execution coming from Aviz as an early-stage company extending its reach to address the challenges of enterprise data center and cloud networks. Wistron is taking part in this investment round so that our businesses can collaborate closely to provide enterprises with the appropriate solutions and significant cost savings as driven by strong SONiC edge deployments.

Aviz collaboration with Spirent at #InteropTokyo2024. We are thrilled and honored that our innovative Spirent AI traffic emulation platform has been awarded Interop’s prestigious Grand Prize. We’re proud to be first company to provide customers with an AI workload emulation platform for Ethernet and are excited that the Interop judges have recognized the significance of our solution as the AI landscape continues to develop and data center architecture evolves to cater to AI/ML workloads.

Our high-performance switching platforms provide an ideal foundation for open observability. Partnering with Aviz highlights how enterprises can achieve visibility — using Celestica switches and a software-first stack.

As AI drives new demands on infrastructure, customers want solutions that are open, scalable, and easy to integrate. Cisco UCS is built for exactly this kind of open innovation. Aviz Service Node and Network Copilot—running on UCS with NVIDIA acceleration—showcases the power of combining open software with trusted enterprise platforms to help customers modernize for the AI era.

As customers deploy AI clusters, achieving peak performance with scale-out network infrastructure becomes essential. An open, scalable, and interoperable Distributed Network Operating (DNO) capability is key to meeting these demands. Edgecore’s AIS800 family of open Ethernet switches, combined with open software, empowers enterprises to build innovative and cost-effective network solutions for both AI workloads and traditional cloud data centers.

Aviz ONE Center is now an Official OCP Experience Center for SONiC and AI Networking. The ONE Center is a key part of the OCP ecosystem and a catalyst for global SONiC adoption. By providing a real-world, community-aligned environment for SONiC validation and automation leveraging OCP Accepted™ and OCP Inspired™ network switches, the ONE Center is enabling the next generation of open, disaggregated networking at scale.

For enterprises evaluating SONiC, the PlugFest is a game-changer. It’s one thing to hear about SONiC’s capabilities, but another to see it perform at scale. This event gives organizations the confidence they need to deploy an open, vendor-agnostic solution in their networks.

The momentum for SONiC is undeniable, as enterprises and cloud providers seek open, scalable solutions for AI-driven networks. PlugFest 2025 reinforces the fact that SONiC is a mature, production-ready NOS that enterprises can deploy with confidence, thanks to a robust vendor ecosystem and proven interoperability.

Lightning-fast transformation in groundbreaking technologies such as agentic AI highlight how crucial it is for every business to prioritize networking innovation to gain an edge. The NVIDIA Spectrum-X networking platform enables innovators like Aviz to provide an Ethernet-based multi-tenant AI networking solution that maximizes GPU performance while simplifying operations for enterprises.

With enterprises looking to adopt AI-driven network automation, WWT’s AI Proving Ground Lab is designed to help them explore real-world AI applications before full deployment. Partnering with Aviz allows our joint customers to see AI-powered network assistance in action, helping them optimize network operations with confidence.

Aviz Networks Closes Series A to Accelerate AI Networking. Aviz is redefining what is possible in the networking space with its AI-driven, vendor-agnostic solutions. Alter’s investment in Aviz is a testament to our belief in the team’s vision to transform and ameliorate network management and operations. We are particularly impressed by the company’s technological differentiation and the strong partnerships its management team have forged with key ecosystem players to help the customers navigate this transition. The co-founders’ visionary approach not only sets Aviz apart in the industry but also aligns perfectly with our fund’s investment thesis of backing leading start-ups that are using AI to transform cloud and edge infrastructure.

Aviz's innovative approach transforms how companies build and deploy network infrastructure for data centers and the edge, enabling them to evolve and integrate AI opportunities. We’re proud to collaborate with Aviz as they work towards achieving their vision.

As networks evolve, embracing AI will be crucial for enabling superior performance and operational excellence. By integrating AI with open-source solutions like SONiC, Aviz Networks is empowering enterprises to build scalable and flexible networks in a cost-effective manner. We are excited to support Aviz Networks to transform enterprise networking.

Aviz and ITOCHU Techno-Solutions Corporation Partner for AI Networking in Japan. Through this partnership, we are excited to offer our customers the unique advantages of Aviz Networks' AI Networking stack. Their focus on maximizing the potential of AI in networking aligns with our goal to deliver state-of-the-art technology solutions that address complex challenges in the industry.

Aviz Unveils ONE BOX Solution with Partners, Bringing SONiC to Enterprise Data Centers and Edge. At Edgecore Networks, we are committed to pushing the boundaries of networking technology. Our collaboration with Aviz Networks enhances the capabilities of open networking, integrating cutting-edge solutions like ONES to deliver unmatched performance and reliability. This partnership not only advances our shared vision for an open and interconnected world but also ensures that our customers have access to the most innovative and cost-effective networking solutions available.

Aviz Networks and Spirent Collaborate to Bring a New Dimension to Telco 5G Network Applications and Intelligence. Partnering with Aviz Networks represents an important step to further enhance network testing, while demonstrating Landslide’s capabilities to seamlessly integrate with Aviz’s Networking 3.0 framework. This integration ushers in a new era of intelligent traffic monitoring and AI-driven network optimization, enhancing the capabilities of both solutions and setting a new standard for open, scalable, and efficient 5G network applications.

Aviz and Celestica Announce Partnership to Advance SONiC Networking Solutions. Celestica is thrilled to partner with Aviz Networks, reinforcing our mutual dedication to expanding the capabilities and success of open source cloud networks through the power of SONiC. This partnership is set to elevate customer support, enabling them to optimize their networks with AI-driven automation and insightful data analytics.

Aviz Networks Joins SONiC Foundation’s New PENS Workgroup to Revolutionize Enterprise Edge Networks. We are proud to support the new PENS workgroup, a keystone initiative addressing enterprise networks as part of the greater SONiC project. By bringing together diverse expertise from Aviz Networks, switch manufacturers, and other key stakeholders, we are setting new levels for innovation in edge computing across open and scalable network solutions.

We are excited to join the PENS workgroup and contribute our expertise in hardware design to ensure that SONiC can meet the specific requirements of edge network deployments.

Collaborating on this project allows us to push the boundaries of what’s possible with edge networking, bringing the benefits of SONiC's open-source approach to more users and use cases.

Aviz Networks, Edgecore, and EPS Global Collaborate to Launch SONiC Express for Enterprises. At Edgecore, we seamlessly integrate with industry-leading third-party offerings to automate and validate networks, and this offering has expanded with the new collaboration with Aviz Networks and EPS Global. SONiC Express is a testament to our commitment to innovation and quality. By offering our proven SONiC network operating system solutions with Aviz's advanced NetOps capabilities and distribution through EPS Global’s expansive network, we are setting a new standard in bringing open networking solutions for enterprises.

We are thrilled to be the go-to marketplace for SONiC Express, bridging the gap between cutting-edge networking technology and enterprise customers. This initiative aligns perfectly with our mission to distribute next-generation networking solutions that are accessible, reliable, and ready for the challenges of tomorrow.

Aviz Unveils Networking 3.0 Stack with Launch of GenAI-based Network Copilot. GenAI-driven network management will be a key component to how system administrators manage their networks over the next several years. Insights from any cloud and on-prem network are enhanced through an open stack approach, such as what is now offered by Aviz with Network Copilot.

Aviz Networks Raises $10M for Its AI-Driven, Open Networking Software. Cisco is committed to accelerating innovation in networking to deliver comprehensive solutions to our customers. We are showing our commitment to our partners and customers who value the open-source community by investing in innovative startups like Aviz.

Wistron is excited to see the multiple innovations and execution coming from Aviz as an early-stage company extending its reach to address the challenges of enterprise data center and cloud networks. Wistron is taking part in this investment round so that our businesses can collaborate closely to provide enterprises with the appropriate solutions and significant cost savings as driven by strong SONiC edge deployments.

Aviz collaboration with Spirent at #InteropTokyo2024. We are thrilled and honored that our innovative Spirent AI traffic emulation platform has been awarded Interop’s prestigious Grand Prize. We’re proud to be first company to provide customers with an AI workload emulation platform for Ethernet and are excited that the Interop judges have recognized the significance of our solution as the AI landscape continues to develop and data center architecture evolves to cater to AI/ML workloads.

Our high-performance switching platforms provide an ideal foundation for open observability. Partnering with Aviz highlights how enterprises can achieve visibility — using Celestica switches and a software-first stack.

As AI drives new demands on infrastructure, customers want solutions that are open, scalable, and easy to integrate. Cisco UCS is built for exactly this kind of open innovation. Aviz Service Node and Network Copilot—running on UCS with NVIDIA acceleration—showcases the power of combining open software with trusted enterprise platforms to help customers modernize for the AI era.

As customers deploy AI clusters, achieving peak performance with scale-out network infrastructure becomes essential. An open, scalable, and interoperable Distributed Network Operating (DNO) capability is key to meeting these demands. Edgecore’s AIS800 family of open Ethernet switches, combined with open software, empowers enterprises to build innovative and cost-effective network solutions for both AI workloads and traditional cloud data centers.

Aviz ONE Center is now an Official OCP Experience Center for SONiC and AI Networking. The ONE Center is a key part of the OCP ecosystem and a catalyst for global SONiC adoption. By providing a real-world, community-aligned environment for SONiC validation and automation leveraging OCP Accepted™ and OCP Inspired™ network switches, the ONE Center is enabling the next generation of open, disaggregated networking at scale.

For enterprises evaluating SONiC, the PlugFest is a game-changer. It’s one thing to hear about SONiC’s capabilities, but another to see it perform at scale. This event gives organizations the confidence they need to deploy an open, vendor-agnostic solution in their networks.

The momentum for SONiC is undeniable, as enterprises and cloud providers seek open, scalable solutions for AI-driven networks. PlugFest 2025 reinforces the fact that SONiC is a mature, production-ready NOS that enterprises can deploy with confidence, thanks to a robust vendor ecosystem and proven interoperability.

Lightning-fast transformation in groundbreaking technologies such as agentic AI highlight how crucial it is for every business to prioritize networking innovation to gain an edge. The NVIDIA Spectrum-X networking platform enables innovators like Aviz to provide an Ethernet-based multi-tenant AI networking solution that maximizes GPU performance while simplifying operations for enterprises.

With enterprises looking to adopt AI-driven network automation, WWT’s AI Proving Ground Lab is designed to help them explore real-world AI applications before full deployment. Partnering with Aviz allows our joint customers to see AI-powered network assistance in action, helping them optimize network operations with confidence.

Aviz Networks Closes Series A to Accelerate AI Networking. Aviz is redefining what is possible in the networking space with its AI-driven, vendor-agnostic solutions. Alter’s investment in Aviz is a testament to our belief in the team’s vision to transform and ameliorate network management and operations. We are particularly impressed by the company’s technological differentiation and the strong partnerships its management team have forged with key ecosystem players to help the customers navigate this transition. The co-founders’ visionary approach not only sets Aviz apart in the industry but also aligns perfectly with our fund’s investment thesis of backing leading start-ups that are using AI to transform cloud and edge infrastructure.

Aviz's innovative approach transforms how companies build and deploy network infrastructure for data centers and the edge, enabling them to evolve and integrate AI opportunities. We’re proud to collaborate with Aviz as they work towards achieving their vision.

As networks evolve, embracing AI will be crucial for enabling superior performance and operational excellence. By integrating AI with open-source solutions like SONiC, Aviz Networks is empowering enterprises to build scalable and flexible networks in a cost-effective manner. We are excited to support Aviz Networks to transform enterprise networking.

Aviz and ITOCHU Techno-Solutions Corporation Partner for AI Networking in Japan. Through this partnership, we are excited to offer our customers the unique advantages of Aviz Networks' AI Networking stack. Their focus on maximizing the potential of AI in networking aligns with our goal to deliver state-of-the-art technology solutions that address complex challenges in the industry.

Aviz Unveils ONE BOX Solution with Partners, Bringing SONiC to Enterprise Data Centers and Edge. At Edgecore Networks, we are committed to pushing the boundaries of networking technology. Our collaboration with Aviz Networks enhances the capabilities of open networking, integrating cutting-edge solutions like ONES to deliver unmatched performance and reliability. This partnership not only advances our shared vision for an open and interconnected world but also ensures that our customers have access to the most innovative and cost-effective networking solutions available.

Aviz Networks and Spirent Collaborate to Bring a New Dimension to Telco 5G Network Applications and Intelligence. Partnering with Aviz Networks represents an important step to further enhance network testing, while demonstrating Landslide’s capabilities to seamlessly integrate with Aviz’s Networking 3.0 framework. This integration ushers in a new era of intelligent traffic monitoring and AI-driven network optimization, enhancing the capabilities of both solutions and setting a new standard for open, scalable, and efficient 5G network applications.

Aviz and Celestica Announce Partnership to Advance SONiC Networking Solutions. Celestica is thrilled to partner with Aviz Networks, reinforcing our mutual dedication to expanding the capabilities and success of open source cloud networks through the power of SONiC. This partnership is set to elevate customer support, enabling them to optimize their networks with AI-driven automation and insightful data analytics.

Aviz Networks Joins SONiC Foundation’s New PENS Workgroup to Revolutionize Enterprise Edge Networks. We are proud to support the new PENS workgroup, a keystone initiative addressing enterprise networks as part of the greater SONiC project. By bringing together diverse expertise from Aviz Networks, switch manufacturers, and other key stakeholders, we are setting new levels for innovation in edge computing across open and scalable network solutions.

We are excited to join the PENS workgroup and contribute our expertise in hardware design to ensure that SONiC can meet the specific requirements of edge network deployments.

Collaborating on this project allows us to push the boundaries of what’s possible with edge networking, bringing the benefits of SONiC's open-source approach to more users and use cases.

Aviz Networks, Edgecore, and EPS Global Collaborate to Launch SONiC Express for Enterprises. At Edgecore, we seamlessly integrate with industry-leading third-party offerings to automate and validate networks, and this offering has expanded with the new collaboration with Aviz Networks and EPS Global. SONiC Express is a testament to our commitment to innovation and quality. By offering our proven SONiC network operating system solutions with Aviz's advanced NetOps capabilities and distribution through EPS Global’s expansive network, we are setting a new standard in bringing open networking solutions for enterprises.

We are thrilled to be the go-to marketplace for SONiC Express, bridging the gap between cutting-edge networking technology and enterprise customers. This initiative aligns perfectly with our mission to distribute next-generation networking solutions that are accessible, reliable, and ready for the challenges of tomorrow.

Aviz Unveils Networking 3.0 Stack with Launch of GenAI-based Network Copilot. GenAI-driven network management will be a key component to how system administrators manage their networks over the next several years. Insights from any cloud and on-prem network are enhanced through an open stack approach, such as what is now offered by Aviz with Network Copilot.

Aviz Networks Raises $10M for Its AI-Driven, Open Networking Software. Cisco is committed to accelerating innovation in networking to deliver comprehensive solutions to our customers. We are showing our commitment to our partners and customers who value the open-source community by investing in innovative startups like Aviz.

Wistron is excited to see the multiple innovations and execution coming from Aviz as an early-stage company extending its reach to address the challenges of enterprise data center and cloud networks. Wistron is taking part in this investment round so that our businesses can collaborate closely to provide enterprises with the appropriate solutions and significant cost savings as driven by strong SONiC edge deployments.

Aviz collaboration with Spirent at #InteropTokyo2024. We are thrilled and honored that our innovative Spirent AI traffic emulation platform has been awarded Interop’s prestigious Grand Prize. We’re proud to be first company to provide customers with an AI workload emulation platform for Ethernet and are excited that the Interop judges have recognized the significance of our solution as the AI landscape continues to develop and data center architecture evolves to cater to AI/ML workloads.