Aviz Networks and MITSUI KNOWLEDGE INDUSTRY CO., LTD Partner to Deliver Open, Multi-Vendor Networking Solutions
October 1, 2026
ONES & SONiC
Build, Observe, and Operate Networks Across AI Factories, Data Centers, Enterprise, Remote, Edge, and Telco
More organizations are looking to enable a multi-vendor ecosystem in their networks, giving them more choice in the hardware and network operating systems they use. Aviz Networks provides a multi-vendor software stack that helps them build, deploy, observe, and operate these networks across AI Factories, data centers, edge sites, and telco environments.
The Aviz and MITSUI KNOWLEDGE INDUSTRY CO., LTD partnership pairs this software with MITSUI KNOWLEDGE INDUSTRY CO., LTD’s network engineering and deployment expertise. MITSUI KNOWLEDGE INDUSTRY CO., LTD brings Aviz solutions together with end-to-end design, implementation, and deployment services, so organizations in Japan can adopt open networking with a single partner guiding them from planning through production.
Solutions Available Through MITSUI KNOWLEDGE INDUSTRY CO., LTD
| ONES (Open Networking Enterprise Suite) | Network Copilot™ | Aviz AI Agents |
|---|---|---|
| Centralized orchestration, visibility, and monitoring for network switches running SONiC across multiple hardware vendors, with 24x7 expert support. | An AI-powered operations platform that helps teams investigate issues, validate configurations, and generate reports through natural language. | Purpose-built workflows on Network Copilot that automate information gathering and routine operational tasks. |
Why Multi-Vendor, Open Networking
More Flexibility as Networks Grow
Data center operators and telecommunications carriers are expanding their infrastructure and services to keep up with demand. As networks scale, many teams look for ways to manage:
- Infrastructure costs that rise as the network scales
- Operations that get more complex with every expansion
- Dependence on a single equipment vendor
Open networking addresses this by letting organizations choose their hardware and network operating system independently. White-box switches running SONiC, the open-source network OS originally led by Microsoft, deliver strong scalability and cost efficiency.
What has held many teams back is the expertise needed to deploy and run these environments in production. Aviz software and MITSUI KNOWLEDGE INDUSTRY CO., LTD services are designed to remove that barrier.
ONES (Open Networking Enterprise Suite)
One Way to Operate a Multi-Vendor Network
ONES provides centralized orchestration, visibility, and monitoring for networks built on hardware from multiple vendors. It automates configuration and simplifies troubleshooting, which cuts down on manual work and keeps operations consistent as the network grows.
Why Choose ONES?
- Multi-vendor orchestration
- Centralized visibility and monitoring
- Automated configuration
- Simplified troubleshooting
- Consistent operations at scale
24x7 Expert Support
Aviz’s 24x7 expert support helps customers handle the technical challenges of running SONiC in production.
Network Copilot™
Operations Assistance Built on Your Own Data
Network Copilot uses Large Language Models together with data from your existing infrastructure and operational tools to support network operations teams. Teams work with it in natural language.
Key Uses
- Issue investigation
- Configuration validation
- Report generation
Aviz AI Agents
Less Routine Work for Operations Teams
Aviz AI Agents are purpose-built workflows that run on Network Copilot. They analyze network and system data in real time and automate information gathering and routine tasks, reducing the day-to-day load on operations teams.
What It Adds Up To
Together, ONES, Network Copilot, and Aviz AI Agents make it easier to move from proprietary, hardware-centric networks to open networking on white-box switches and SONiC. Organizations can lower costs, scale flexibly, and build a network foundation that adapts as demand changes.
Why Work With MITSUI KNOWLEDGE INDUSTRY CO., LTD?
Local Expertise From Design to Deployment
Alongside Aviz software licenses, MITSUI KNOWLEDGE INDUSTRY CO., LTD provides end-to-end services covering network design, implementation, and deployment support. Its experience in building and operating networks helps customers get the full benefit of open networking.
Benefits
✔ One partner for licensing, design, implementation, and deployment
✔ Deep network engineering expertise and knowledge of the Japanese market
✔ Vendor-neutral platforms not tied to any single hardware supplier
✔ A smoother transition to white-box switches and SONiC
✔ Networks that scale with business growth
✔ Reduced operational workload
Who It’s For
MITSUI KNOWLEDGE INDUSTRY CO., LTD will start by working with data center operators and telecommunications carriers, helping them handle growing network scale, heavier operational workloads, and shortages of skilled staff. Building on that experience, MITSUI KNOWLEDGE INDUSTRY CO., LTD also plans to explore bringing Aviz solutions to the broader enterprise market.
Ready to Get Started?
Whether you’re evaluating SONiC, expanding a data center or telco network, or looking to simplify multi-vendor operations, MITSUI KNOWLEDGE INDUSTRY CO., LTD can help you choose and deploy the right Aviz solution.
Contact MITSUI KNOWLEDGE INDUSTRY CO., LTD at [email protected] or visit the Aviz page on MITSUI KNOWLEDGE INDUSTRY CO., LTD’s site: https://www.mki.co.jp/solution/product/aviz/index.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the partnership between Aviz Networks and Mitsui Knowledge Industry?
Aviz Networks and Mitsui Knowledge Industry have partnered to deliver open, multi-vendor networking solutions in Japan, combining Aviz's software stack with Mitsui Knowledge Industry's network engineering and deployment expertise.
What Aviz solutions are available through Mitsui Knowledge Industry?
Mitsui Knowledge Industry offers Aviz's Open Networking Enterprise Suite (ONES), Network Copilot, and Aviz AI Agents, along with end-to-end services covering network design, implementation, and deployment.
What is ONES and what does it do?
ONES (Open Networking Enterprise Suite) provides centralized orchestration, visibility, and monitoring for multi-vendor networks running SONiC, automating configuration and simplifying troubleshooting with 24x7 expert support.
What is Network Copilot?
Network Copilot is an AI-powered operations platform that uses Large Language Models alongside your existing infrastructure data to help teams investigate issues, validate configurations, and generate reports through natural language.
What are Aviz AI Agents?
Aviz AI Agents are purpose-built workflows that run on Network Copilot, analyzing network data in real time and automating routine information gathering and operational tasks to reduce the day-to-day load on operations teams.
Who is this partnership primarily designed to serve?
Mitsui Knowledge Industry will initially focus on data center operators and telecommunications carriers in Japan, with plans to expand Aviz solutions to the broader enterprise market over time.
Why should organizations consider open, multi-vendor networking?
Open networking lets organizations choose hardware and network operating systems independently, helping manage rising infrastructure costs, operational complexity, and dependence on a single equipment vendor as networks scale.
What makes Mitsui Knowledge Industry a strong partner for adopting Aviz solutions?
Mitsui Knowledge Industry offers a single point of contact for licensing, design, implementation, and deployment, backed by deep network engineering expertise and knowledge of the Japanese market.
