Envision a world where network infrastructures stack and its management is AI-driven, data-centric, flexible, cost effective and transformative as the most ambitious technological endeavors of our time. That’s precisely the future Aviz is steering the networking toward with the launch of Network Copilot. This isn’t merely a product launch; it represents a fundamental reimagining, propelling us into what we’re dubbing the Networking 3.0 era.
The Rise of Network Copilot
Network Copilot transcends the typical tech offering. It’s a conversational AI crafted to meet the complex demands of modern network infrastructures. Its design is LLM agnostic, ensuring seamless integration without disrupting your current systems, and doesn’t demand a PhD in data science to get started. Engineered with enterprise-grade compliance at its core, it offers not just power but also reliability and security.
It begins its learning process with the customer’s expectations – their unique challenges, context and thresholds. Through ongoing network data training, Network Copilot reshapes network management, providing innovative solutions in compliance, capacity planning, troubleshooting, and more. The core of its innovation is the “Prompt Engineer as a Service” feature, which allows users to customize use cases to their specific needs. This ensures that Network Copilot not only meets but also anticipates the evolving needs of its users, setting a new standard for customization and efficiency in network infrastructure management.
Redefining the Status Quo
The landscape of network operations has long been mired in outdated methodologies. Despite the potential for AI and automation to revolutionize industries, network management has remained entrenched in inflexible, template-driven solutions.
Recent attempts at innovation through Network AI Operations (AIOps) platforms have fallen short, offering costly, proprietary systems that constrain rather than liberate.
Network Copilot shatters these old paradigms, embracing open-source technologies and the spirit of community-driven innovation. This approach not only champions data privacy and breaks free from vendor lock-ins but also ignites a rapid pace of innovation, delivering a solution that’s both cost-effective and built to last.
Beyond the Horizon: Networking 3.0
| Networking 1.0 | Networking 2.0 | Networking 3.0 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vendor Dependency | High | Medium | Low |
| Network Management | Vendor Tools Only | Template Driven IAC Or Observability | AI Driven Copilot while enabling templates for pragmatic transition |
| Support | Vendor Dependent | Vendor Siloed | Vendor Agnostic single pane of support |
| Cost to Customers | $$$$$ | $$$ | $ |
The Evolution of Networks – How they are Made and Managed
Network Copilot doesn’t just aim to be different; it seeks to redefine the playing field by embracing the Networking 3.0 Stack. This innovative framework simplifies the complexities of networking components like ASICs, NOS, and switches; fostering a universal approach to network management. This vision is supported by Aviz’s strategic partnerships throughout the technology ecosystem, enabling networks to not just react to the future but actively shape it.
Ushering in the New Era of Networking
So, what does this shift to Networking 3.0 look like in practice? It’s a ready-to-deploy recipe where networks are standardized yet infinitely customizable, thanks to vendor-agnostic operational layers integral to the Networking 3.0 Stack. It’s an AI reality where GenAI not only automates tasks but also anticipates needs, creating insights and solutions on the fly. Finally, it’s a service model that guarantees you’re never alone, providing 24/7 support from the brightest minds in the field, ready to address any challenge that arises.
The Future Is Now
With Network Copilot, we’re not merely introducing a new product. We’re kickstarting a movement towards an open, cloud, and AI first network infrastructure. This is about laying the groundwork for not only immediate gains in efficiency and cost savings but also establishing a robust foundation for whatever innovations the future holds.
Welcome to the era of Network 3.0, where your network’s potential is boundless, driven by open source innovation, defined by flexibility, and distinguished by the empowerment it offers through choice, control, and cost efficiency. The future of networking isn’t on the horizon; it’s here, and with Network Copilot, it’s more vibrant—and promising—than ever.
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FAQs
1. What is Aviz Network Copilot and how does it redefine network infrastructure management?
Aviz Network Copilot is a vendor-agnostic, LLM-powered conversational AI designed to revolutionize network management. It empowers enterprises with AI-driven compliance, troubleshooting, capacity planning, and operational customization, ushering in the Networking 3.0 era — where flexibility, cost-efficiency, and proactive innovation drive network infrastructure.
2. What is the Networking 3.0 era and how is it different from Networking 1.0 and 2.0?
Networking 3.0 represents the next evolution of network management moving from vendor-dependent tools (Networking 1.0) and template-driven solutions (Networking 2.0) to AI-driven, vendor-agnostic, highly customizable infrastructures. It reduces operational costs, eliminates lock-ins, and enables real-time intelligent automation using open technologies.
3. How does Network Copilot enable AI-driven customization without vendor lock-in?
Network Copilot uses open-source technologies and offers a “Prompt Engineer as a Service” feature, allowing enterprises to customize AI models, use cases, and operational workflows. This flexibility ensures companies can tailor the system to their needs without being tied to a single vendor’s roadmap or ecosystem.
4. How does Network Copilot improve cost efficiency compared to traditional AIOps platforms?
Unlike costly, proprietary AIOps platforms, Network Copilot leverages open-source frameworks and LLM-agnostic architecture, reducing operational costs significantly. It offers a low-cost, high-impact solution with enterprise-grade compliance and support, democratizing advanced AI-driven networking for organizations of all sizes.
5. What key components make up the Networking 3.0 stack enabled by Network Copilot?
The Networking 3.0 stack simplifies the management of complex networking layers like ASICs, NOS, and switches through a universal, vendor-neutral operational layer. Powered by AI and open standards, it integrates real-time observability, proactive automation, and multi-vendor support into a seamless, future-ready framework.
6. How does Network Copilot ensure data privacy and security in AI-driven network operations?
Network Copilot is built on open-source principles with enterprise-grade compliance, ensuring that customer network data remains private and secure. It supports on-premises deployment options, customer-specific data contexts, and hybrid AI models, providing full control over sensitive operational data without relying solely on third-party cloud services.
7. Can Network Copilot be deployed in hybrid or on-premises environments?
Yes, Network Copilot offers flexible deployment models. It can run as a standalone application on-premises using commodity hardware with NVIDIA GPUs, or as a cloud service, depending on organizational needs — ensuring security, low latency, and compliance with specific operational policies.
8. How does "Prompt Engineer as a Service" help enterprises customize Network Copilot?
“Prompt Engineer as a Service” allows enterprises to define their unique use cases, compliance rules, and operational priorities. Aviz experts help tailor the Large Language Models (LLMs) to customer-specific network contexts, enabling AI-driven automation and insights that precisely match business needs without costly custom development.
9. What types of networks and infrastructures are supported by Network Copilot?
Network Copilot supports a wide range of infrastructures, including edge, enterprise, cloud, and multi-vendor data center networks. It integrates seamlessly with different ASICs, NOS platforms, switches, and cloud-native environments — ensuring true vendor-neutral management across diverse network architectures.
10. How does Network Copilot accelerate the transition from traditional network management to Networking 3.0?
By combining open-source innovation, GenAI capabilities, vendor-agnostic integration, and AI-driven customization, Network Copilot enables organizations to move away from legacy vendor lock-ins and static templates. It offers a ready-to-deploy path toward intelligent, flexible, and highly cost-effective Networking 3.0 infrastructure.
