Meet Aviz Networks at DoDIIS 2026: Modernizing Mission Networks with Open, Secure Infrastructure

TL;DR

Aviz Networks’ showcase at DoDIIS 2026 will feature how defense and intelligence communities can leverage open networking, Deep Network Observability and AI-ready infrastructure to simplify the architecture and modernization of mission-critical networks. Aviz makes it easier for agencies to build compliant open networks based on Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA), accelerate deployment and utilization of artificial intelligence (AI) and intelligent data capture systems such as imagery and signals intelligence (ISR), and achieve mission assurance and agility with a future-ready networking foundation.

Introduction

Defense and intelligence organizations are at a crossroads. Their leaders are under increasing pressure to modernize networks to accommodate new mission needs, including the deployment of Artificial Intelligence, real-time intelligence processing, Zero Trust requirements, and the complexities of multi-domain operations. All require networks that are not only secure and available at all times but also have an incredible ability to process data.

Unfortunately, organizations in defense and intelligence have been hindered for years by closed, proprietary networking infrastructures that not only raise operational expenses but restrict innovation and hinder modernization projects.

They need a flexible solution to maintain mission readiness and wean off legacy networking. At DoDIIS 2026 Aviz Networks will share how Open Networking with an enterprise SONiC and Deep Network Observability can bring resilient AI ready infrastructure for defense and intelligence missions.

How can defense organizations modernize without vendor lock-in?

Too many government agency networks were built out from the ground up using one proprietary networking platform that has only became more expensive and costly to upgrade and update, year after year. Because of vendor supplied hardware and software, it can stifle choice, increase the upgrade timeline significantly, and inhibit an agency’s adoption of new tech trends. With Aviz, agency’s can evolve to open standard, enterprise-grade SONiC over their multi-vendor hardware and to the degree the can leverage some of their current hardware.

This enables modernization to roll out over time instead of through a large, big-bang, high-risk infrastructure replacement.

This delivers increased hardware choice, gives greater hardware choices in the future and provides the control an agency needs in making mission-critical, long-term networking decisions.

Why is packet-level visibility essential for Zero Trust Architecture?

Over recent months, Zero Trust Architecture has quickly emerged as a core strategic priority throughout DOD and the IC. The key to a viable Zero Trust strategy isn’t about blocking access policies; it hinges upon persistent verification, granular visibility and ubiquitous network monitoring. Many traditional monitoring solutions offer limited deep packet visibility-at all-to “East-West” traffic making it incredibly challenging to identify threat lateral movement and assess compliance with implemented security policies-and can’t provide visibility within distributed environments.

Aviz Deep Network Observability provides full-spectrum packet level network visibility allowing security teams to monitor network communications instantly-including traffic originating, transiting and terminating on-device- to investigate threats and monitor compliance across the infrastructure.

Combined with an Open Packet Broker architecture, the visibility that security teams wonderfully need to bolster ZeroTrust approaches is available.

How does open networking support AI and ISR workloads?

The unique workloads generated by AI, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), and advanced analytics impose specific requirements on present-day network architecture. Because highly performant GPU clusters must have reliable low-latency east-west communications, throughput that cannot be compromised by application variations, and end-to-end visibility, modern networks must accommodate the rigours of these computing contexts. Defense organizations are increasingly deploying sophisticated AI infrastructure, making the network intrinsically linked to mission success.

Throughput constraints or inadequate observability can lead to increased processing times, inefficient GPU utilization, and compromised mission performance.

The Aviz open networking solution aims to reduce the burden associated with AI factories and GPU acceleration by providing a reliable networking solution with low-latency east-west throughput and high observability:

How can agencies optimize infrastructure investments?

Government IT organizations have a challenge to maintain innovation at a sustainable cost; mission scope only expands, but infrastructure budget often stays flat, creating a critical need for infrastructure operating long-term. Open networking allows agencies to remove themselves from proprietary lock-in by supporting the full breadth of networking hardware, providing flexibility to procurement organizations looking to weigh different technological solutions, and decrease long term TCO. A standards-based infrastructure provides a pathway for IT organizations to replace legacy infrastructure, simplify procurement processes, and ensure long-term investments are maximally valuable without comprising functionality.

Why should defense and intelligence leaders meet with Aviz at DoDIIS 2026?

Government agencies, defence organisations, technology partners and industry thought leaders join DoDIIS at this unique gathering dedicated to mission networking of the future and the continued growth of intelligence capabilities. Network designers can discuss strategies to implement and support enterprise SONiC over multi-vendor networks and maintain mission readiness. Security leaders can identify how Deep Network Observability and Open Packet Broker capabilities further enhanceZero Trust readiness by providing deeper insight at the packet level.

AI Infrastructure, ISR Processing, and HPC organisations can address challenges associated with scalable AI fabrics to support mission-critical requirements.

Finally, procurement and technology leadership will discover the long-term agility, decreased vendor Lock-in and infrastructure economics gained through open networking.

Conclusion

As mission networks become more sophisticated with complexity of Defence operation yet the need remains for uncompromising Security, Reliability, and Readiness. Open Networking transforms infrastructure into one that allows organisations to remain dynamic and agile without having to pay for over-provisioned hardware. Aviz’s Deep Network Observability increases security through unparalleled insight into every packet.

Attend to the presentation from Aviz Networks at DoD ISS 2026 where Aviz presents how enterprise SONiC, AI-ready networking, and deep Observability transforms Defence and Intelligence organisations towards secure, scalable, and future-proof missions infrastructure.

To help accelerate or deliver Zero Trust deployments, rapid AI development or reduce your future networking spend Aviz has you covered.