- Event
- Aviz at Cisco Live Melbourne 2025
Aviz at Cisco Live Melbourne 2025
- November 10–13, 2025
- Melbourne, Australia
Open innovation meets the Cisco ecosystem.
We’re heading to Melbourne for Cisco’s premier APJC tech event.
Cisco Live Melbourne is where the region’s top minds in networking, AI, security, and observability come together. From deep-dive technical sessions to hands-on labs and the bustling World of Solutions expo, it’s the place to explore the future of enterprise and cloud networking.
At Aviz, we’re excited to bring our open, AI-driven networking solutions to this Cisco-centric community—showcasing how enterprises can embrace innovation without sacrificing interoperability or support.
Why Visit Aviz at Cisco Live
- Discover how Aviz brings SONiC and disaggregated networking to enterprise-grade production
- Learn how Network Copilot™ and ONES™ integrate with Cisco and multi-vendor environments
- Explore real-world use cases in AI fabric observability, cloud networking, and day-2 automation
- Connect with our team and see how open networking complements your Cisco investments
Meet the Experts
Chid Perumal, CTO Aviz Networks
Bringing over 20 years of expertise, Chid is a proficient architect and developer of software applications catering to both Enterprise and Cloud Networks. Prior to founding Aviz, he played pivotal roles in software architecture and leadership at Amazon (AWS), Lenovo, IBM, and Blade Networks Technologies. Chid holds several patents in Software Defined Networking, Network Observability, and Enterprise Switching/Routing. He has contributed to several white papers on solutions involving Hyper-Converged Infrastructure, Application performance monitoring and SDN. Chid’s leadership has positioned Aviz as a frontrunner in integrating Generative AI into enterprise networking, accelerating innovation through AI technologies.
Madhu Paluru, Director of Engineering, Aviz Networks
Madhu is a distinguished technology leader with a rich history spanning over two decades in Cloud, Data Networking, and Open Source. Currently spearheading the development of a cutting-edge Gen AI-powered Network 3.0 stack at Aviz, he holds a pivotal role in democratizing Open Networking and generative AI technologies for a wider audience. In addition to his role at Aviz, Madhu serves as a respected moderator for the SONiC community. Engaging daily with SONiC customers and developers, his extensive industry experience, spanning decades, has empowered him to train over 100 engineers within the ecosystem. Madhu’s commitment extends beyond individual skill development; he actively contributes to creating more SONiC professionals and assists companies globally in optimizing their utilization of this transformative technology. His leadership is marked by a passion for innovation, collaborative community engagement, and a steadfast dedication to advancing the capabilities of Open Networking.
Open networking. Cisco ecosystem. Better together.
Let’s explore how Aviz can help you simplify and future-proof your infrastructure—right from inside the Cisco ecosystem.
