Rafay and Aviz — Multi-Tenant NVIDIA AI Factory Infrastructure, Delivered as a Service

Cloud providers and enterprises need a simple way to consume GPU infrastructure without reinventing orchestration stacks. Our partnership with Aviz gives customers not just self-service compute, but the tools and visibility they need to run AI workloads at scale.

Industry ecosystem and within it, Enterprises will benefit when open development communities and commercial validation come together. Certified Community SONiC aligns with OCP’s mission to accelerate community-driven collaboration, with openness, efficiency, faster TTM deployment, richer tested quality features, and choices in the data center.

Enterprise adoption of SONiC is moving from experimentation to scale. Having a certified, multi-vendor, enterprise-grade distribution like Aviz Certified Community SONiC accelerates that transition by removing the integration and validation burden from IT teams. This represents a pivotal moment where open networking can match the operational maturity of proprietary NOS offerings.

Enterprises have been looking for a practical on-ramp to open networking that doesn’t compromise on features, reliability, and support. Aviz Certified Community SONiC addresses that need - an open-source foundation that’s validated, supported, and production-ready. It bolsters the case that open networking can achieve enterprise-grade readiness for mainstream deployments.

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.

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.

PlugFest showcases the power of automated, large-scale traffic testing in an open networking environment. By leveraging Keysight's advanced validation tools, we are enabling vendors and users to push SONiC to its limits, ensuring that it meets the demands of hyperscale and enterprise networks alike.

For enterprises evaluating SONiC, the PlugFest is a game-changer. It allows organizations to see SONiC perform at scale, validate key use cases, and gain confidence in deploying an open, vendor-agnostic solution in their networks. This event is a critical step in the evolution of data center networking.

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.

This PlugFest aligns with Keysight's vision of being a neutral entity to validate SONiC's quality and deployment readiness. As a community member Keysight has contributed heavily into SONiC's test contents. We are excited to see that SONiC PlugFest is leveraging Keysight's traffic generators to perform standard benchmark tests across various SONiC platforms at Aviz's SONiC ONE Center.

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.

75% of switches are PoE enabled. We're seeing over 700,000+ PoE ports and more than 5MW+ of PoE power delivered to devices per week. This underscores the critical role of PoE in modern network infrastructure and the need for initiatives like PENS to enhance and expand these capabilities.

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.

We are excited to partner with Aviz Networks to deliver an enhanced community SONiC solution with ONES integration. By combining the capability of our robust-design switches and an open and community-based SONiC distribution with the Aviz ONES platform, we are providing complete open networking solutions and services to data center and enterprise users.

We are very excited to partner with Aviz Networks to deliver enhanced SONiC experience with ONES integration layer. By merging Edgecore's extensive range of robust networking switches, powered by the open and community-based Ec-SONiC, with Aviz ONES platform, we are delivering a comprehensive package of open networking solutions and services to our Data Center, Enterprise, and Telco/5G customers.

Cisco is committed to accelerating innovation in networking to deliver comprehensive solutions to our customers. By investing in innovative startups, like Aviz, we are demonstrating our commitment to our partners and customers who value the open-source community.

Accton is proud to be participating in this investment round with other global network leaders as it underscores our commitment to innovation in open networking. Aviz Networks has been extremely successful this year in the multi-billion dollar open network market, where SONiC plays a significant role. Accton is always pleased to collaborate with those that share our collective vision of employing AI and other cutting-edge technologies to meet the networking needs of enterprises and telcos.

Transitioning to Community SONiC with the support of Aviz has transformed our network management strategy, driving significant cost savings while greatly enhancing our capabilities. This partnership has not only future-proofed our infrastructure but has also elevated our operations standards to compete on any scale

Through the combined efforts of MKI and Aviz, we have successfully applied Aviz ONES SONiC stack to commercial R&D infrastructure for the GPU service of the MKI platform, performing high-speed and high-load processing, and bringing a state-of-the-art solution to our customers. For over 50 years, MKI Group has been at the forefront of information systems and IT infrastructure services. We pride ourselves on leveraging our extensive knowledge and technological prowess to provide innovative and reliable solutions to our clients.

Seeking to deploy Community SONiC, we found Aviz ONES, offering multi-vendor orchestration, visibility, and automation. Its exceptional 24x7 enterprise-grade support, with a mere 30-minute SLA, ensures our network operates smoothly and efficiently.

Moving to Aviz and SONiC will streamline our operations and will significantly reduce our costs. This transition will set a new standard for efficiency and scalability within our network infrastructure.

Partnering with Aviz Networks to implement SONiC is a game-changer for our data center operations. We've seen 30% cost reductions and unmatched system reliability, thanks to Aviz's expert support and guidance.

As an early adopter, we needed help with NOS verification, orchestration, visibility, and above all 24x7 support to manage our network fabric. Aviz brings the expertise and insights needed to accelerate our SONiC journey. No one else comes close in facilitating SONiC deployments.

We are at the tail end of our SONiC evaluation, and we plan to use it to power a single super-spine in our data center. Eventually it will provide connectivity to hundreds of micro-services running in our cloud. As we build our SONiC muscle, we rely on Aviz to help us reach our goals.

We have always wanted better control of our infrastructure and obviously at lower cost. SONiC brings a modular architecture resulting in innovation that cannot be imagined with proprietary NOS. We are thrilled to have championed Aviz's Open Packet Broker. It is going to save us millions.

I'm excited about our partnership with Aviz Networks through their FTAS. This tool has transformed how we meet customer quality standards, ensuring our products are deployment-ready and fit seamlessly into customer networks without issues. With FTAS, we've dramatically shortened qualification cycles and boosted our SONiC compatibility, streamlining our path to market and setting new standards in product efficiency and reliability.

Spirent's collaboration with Aviz Networks is attracting attention, demonstrating Aviz's solution to further strengthen the Networking 3.0 Stack. Incorporating Spirent Landslide, Aviz can offer customers more open, hardware vendor-agnostic methods for conducting intelligent traffic monitoring across various 5G network applications such as voice, video, data, mission critical services, IoT, and enterprise and industrial applications.

Collaborating with Aviz, we successfully implemented a scalable, high-performance network observability solution that seamlessly integrates with existing infrastructure. This deployment has significantly enhanced network observability, reduced operational complexity, and ensured long-term cost efficiency for our customers.

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.

Cisco is committed to providing industry-leading open networking solutions to meet our customers flexibly where they need us. Combining Cisco Silicon One with Open-Source Community SONiC can advance the industry to new levels. Working together with Aviz on the ONE Center, we are combining our expertise and strengths in networking to share best practices with the industry and drive open-source initiatives.

NVIDIA's participation with Aviz in ONE Center is a natural extension of our vision to use AI and accelerated computing to push the boundaries of what's possible. We're bringing our expertise in cutting-edge technology to the world of open networking, and customers can experience SONiC in this sandbox to drive innovation in the industry.

We've been refining our True SONiC program to offer a vendor-neutral, end-to-end service for SONiC adoption, which includes ecosystem guidance, hardware procurement, and infrastructure design services, and we see a great synergy with Aviz Network's extensive SONiC solutions and support capabilities. Integrating Aviz's services into True SONiC —such as 24/7 support, custom use case testing, and your advanced Networking 3.0 solutions—into our program could significantly enhance our joint value proposition. We've been seeing particular interest from mid-market enterprise and startup-type customers

Aviz embodies the '3 C's' they promote to their customers in everything they do: Choice, Control, and TRULY Cost Effective Solutions that bring a unique value to our current offerings, and we look forward to seeing this partnership blossom rapidly as we seek to introduce Aviz unique blend of Open Source SONiC Savvy and GenAI to the Network.

We see a promising future with Aviz as our partner. By integrating Aviz's Best-In-Class GenAI, Automation, and Visibility Solutions, alongside 24x7x365 Support for SONiC, into UfiSpace's Next-Generation complete line of SONiC-powered telecom and data center solutions, customers will have much greater choices and control over their networks, supply chain, and data all through a cost-effective combination.

We are excited to collaborate with Aviz Networks to enhance AI-driven networking solutions. Our switch technology, combined with Aviz Networks' expertise in AI fabric management and SONiC for edge deployments, will provide customers with a powerful, scalable, and reliable network infrastructure.

EPS Global is excited to bring this transformative networking solution to market. The 'Aviz One Box' solution simplifies complex networking challenges, allowing our customers to focus on innovation and growth.

Despite a complete topology redesign, major connection changes, and switch replacements on a ludicrously short timeline, our SONiC project was an unmitigated success. Aviz Networks SONiC expertise, discipline, and attention to detail truly set you apart - if I wrote a textbook on partnership value, I'd simply tell the story of how you've supported us this year.

Cloud providers and enterprises need a simple way to consume GPU infrastructure without reinventing orchestration stacks. Our partnership with Aviz gives customers not just self-service compute, but the tools and visibility they need to run AI workloads at scale.

Industry ecosystem and within it, Enterprises will benefit when open development communities and commercial validation come together. Certified Community SONiC aligns with OCP’s mission to accelerate community-driven collaboration, with openness, efficiency, faster TTM deployment, richer tested quality features, and choices in the data center.

Enterprise adoption of SONiC is moving from experimentation to scale. Having a certified, multi-vendor, enterprise-grade distribution like Aviz Certified Community SONiC accelerates that transition by removing the integration and validation burden from IT teams. This represents a pivotal moment where open networking can match the operational maturity of proprietary NOS offerings.

Enterprises have been looking for a practical on-ramp to open networking that doesn’t compromise on features, reliability, and support. Aviz Certified Community SONiC addresses that need - an open-source foundation that’s validated, supported, and production-ready. It bolsters the case that open networking can achieve enterprise-grade readiness for mainstream deployments.

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.

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.

PlugFest showcases the power of automated, large-scale traffic testing in an open networking environment. By leveraging Keysight's advanced validation tools, we are enabling vendors and users to push SONiC to its limits, ensuring that it meets the demands of hyperscale and enterprise networks alike.

For enterprises evaluating SONiC, the PlugFest is a game-changer. It allows organizations to see SONiC perform at scale, validate key use cases, and gain confidence in deploying an open, vendor-agnostic solution in their networks. This event is a critical step in the evolution of data center networking.

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.

This PlugFest aligns with Keysight's vision of being a neutral entity to validate SONiC's quality and deployment readiness. As a community member Keysight has contributed heavily into SONiC's test contents. We are excited to see that SONiC PlugFest is leveraging Keysight's traffic generators to perform standard benchmark tests across various SONiC platforms at Aviz's SONiC ONE Center.

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.

75% of switches are PoE enabled. We're seeing over 700,000+ PoE ports and more than 5MW+ of PoE power delivered to devices per week. This underscores the critical role of PoE in modern network infrastructure and the need for initiatives like PENS to enhance and expand these capabilities.

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.

We are excited to partner with Aviz Networks to deliver an enhanced community SONiC solution with ONES integration. By combining the capability of our robust-design switches and an open and community-based SONiC distribution with the Aviz ONES platform, we are providing complete open networking solutions and services to data center and enterprise users.

We are very excited to partner with Aviz Networks to deliver enhanced SONiC experience with ONES integration layer. By merging Edgecore's extensive range of robust networking switches, powered by the open and community-based Ec-SONiC, with Aviz ONES platform, we are delivering a comprehensive package of open networking solutions and services to our Data Center, Enterprise, and Telco/5G customers.

Cisco is committed to accelerating innovation in networking to deliver comprehensive solutions to our customers. By investing in innovative startups, like Aviz, we are demonstrating our commitment to our partners and customers who value the open-source community.

Accton is proud to be participating in this investment round with other global network leaders as it underscores our commitment to innovation in open networking. Aviz Networks has been extremely successful this year in the multi-billion dollar open network market, where SONiC plays a significant role. Accton is always pleased to collaborate with those that share our collective vision of employing AI and other cutting-edge technologies to meet the networking needs of enterprises and telcos.

Transitioning to Community SONiC with the support of Aviz has transformed our network management strategy, driving significant cost savings while greatly enhancing our capabilities. This partnership has not only future-proofed our infrastructure but has also elevated our operations standards to compete on any scale

Through the combined efforts of MKI and Aviz, we have successfully applied Aviz ONES SONiC stack to commercial R&D infrastructure for the GPU service of the MKI platform, performing high-speed and high-load processing, and bringing a state-of-the-art solution to our customers. For over 50 years, MKI Group has been at the forefront of information systems and IT infrastructure services. We pride ourselves on leveraging our extensive knowledge and technological prowess to provide innovative and reliable solutions to our clients.

Seeking to deploy Community SONiC, we found Aviz ONES, offering multi-vendor orchestration, visibility, and automation. Its exceptional 24x7 enterprise-grade support, with a mere 30-minute SLA, ensures our network operates smoothly and efficiently.

Moving to Aviz and SONiC will streamline our operations and will significantly reduce our costs. This transition will set a new standard for efficiency and scalability within our network infrastructure.

Partnering with Aviz Networks to implement SONiC is a game-changer for our data center operations. We've seen 30% cost reductions and unmatched system reliability, thanks to Aviz's expert support and guidance.

As an early adopter, we needed help with NOS verification, orchestration, visibility, and above all 24x7 support to manage our network fabric. Aviz brings the expertise and insights needed to accelerate our SONiC journey. No one else comes close in facilitating SONiC deployments.

We are at the tail end of our SONiC evaluation, and we plan to use it to power a single super-spine in our data center. Eventually it will provide connectivity to hundreds of micro-services running in our cloud. As we build our SONiC muscle, we rely on Aviz to help us reach our goals.

We have always wanted better control of our infrastructure and obviously at lower cost. SONiC brings a modular architecture resulting in innovation that cannot be imagined with proprietary NOS. We are thrilled to have championed Aviz's Open Packet Broker. It is going to save us millions.

I'm excited about our partnership with Aviz Networks through their FTAS. This tool has transformed how we meet customer quality standards, ensuring our products are deployment-ready and fit seamlessly into customer networks without issues. With FTAS, we've dramatically shortened qualification cycles and boosted our SONiC compatibility, streamlining our path to market and setting new standards in product efficiency and reliability.

Spirent's collaboration with Aviz Networks is attracting attention, demonstrating Aviz's solution to further strengthen the Networking 3.0 Stack. Incorporating Spirent Landslide, Aviz can offer customers more open, hardware vendor-agnostic methods for conducting intelligent traffic monitoring across various 5G network applications such as voice, video, data, mission critical services, IoT, and enterprise and industrial applications.

Collaborating with Aviz, we successfully implemented a scalable, high-performance network observability solution that seamlessly integrates with existing infrastructure. This deployment has significantly enhanced network observability, reduced operational complexity, and ensured long-term cost efficiency for our customers.

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.

Cisco is committed to providing industry-leading open networking solutions to meet our customers flexibly where they need us. Combining Cisco Silicon One with Open-Source Community SONiC can advance the industry to new levels. Working together with Aviz on the ONE Center, we are combining our expertise and strengths in networking to share best practices with the industry and drive open-source initiatives.

NVIDIA's participation with Aviz in ONE Center is a natural extension of our vision to use AI and accelerated computing to push the boundaries of what's possible. We're bringing our expertise in cutting-edge technology to the world of open networking, and customers can experience SONiC in this sandbox to drive innovation in the industry.

We've been refining our True SONiC program to offer a vendor-neutral, end-to-end service for SONiC adoption, which includes ecosystem guidance, hardware procurement, and infrastructure design services, and we see a great synergy with Aviz Network's extensive SONiC solutions and support capabilities. Integrating Aviz's services into True SONiC —such as 24/7 support, custom use case testing, and your advanced Networking 3.0 solutions—into our program could significantly enhance our joint value proposition. We've been seeing particular interest from mid-market enterprise and startup-type customers

Aviz embodies the '3 C's' they promote to their customers in everything they do: Choice, Control, and TRULY Cost Effective Solutions that bring a unique value to our current offerings, and we look forward to seeing this partnership blossom rapidly as we seek to introduce Aviz unique blend of Open Source SONiC Savvy and GenAI to the Network.

We see a promising future with Aviz as our partner. By integrating Aviz's Best-In-Class GenAI, Automation, and Visibility Solutions, alongside 24x7x365 Support for SONiC, into UfiSpace's Next-Generation complete line of SONiC-powered telecom and data center solutions, customers will have much greater choices and control over their networks, supply chain, and data all through a cost-effective combination.

We are excited to collaborate with Aviz Networks to enhance AI-driven networking solutions. Our switch technology, combined with Aviz Networks' expertise in AI fabric management and SONiC for edge deployments, will provide customers with a powerful, scalable, and reliable network infrastructure.

EPS Global is excited to bring this transformative networking solution to market. The 'Aviz One Box' solution simplifies complex networking challenges, allowing our customers to focus on innovation and growth.

Despite a complete topology redesign, major connection changes, and switch replacements on a ludicrously short timeline, our SONiC project was an unmitigated success. Aviz Networks SONiC expertise, discipline, and attention to detail truly set you apart - if I wrote a textbook on partnership value, I'd simply tell the story of how you've supported us this year.

Cloud providers and enterprises need a simple way to consume GPU infrastructure without reinventing orchestration stacks. Our partnership with Aviz gives customers not just self-service compute, but the tools and visibility they need to run AI workloads at scale.

Industry ecosystem and within it, Enterprises will benefit when open development communities and commercial validation come together. Certified Community SONiC aligns with OCP’s mission to accelerate community-driven collaboration, with openness, efficiency, faster TTM deployment, richer tested quality features, and choices in the data center.

Enterprise adoption of SONiC is moving from experimentation to scale. Having a certified, multi-vendor, enterprise-grade distribution like Aviz Certified Community SONiC accelerates that transition by removing the integration and validation burden from IT teams. This represents a pivotal moment where open networking can match the operational maturity of proprietary NOS offerings.

Enterprises have been looking for a practical on-ramp to open networking that doesn’t compromise on features, reliability, and support. Aviz Certified Community SONiC addresses that need - an open-source foundation that’s validated, supported, and production-ready. It bolsters the case that open networking can achieve enterprise-grade readiness for mainstream deployments.

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.

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.

PlugFest showcases the power of automated, large-scale traffic testing in an open networking environment. By leveraging Keysight's advanced validation tools, we are enabling vendors and users to push SONiC to its limits, ensuring that it meets the demands of hyperscale and enterprise networks alike.

For enterprises evaluating SONiC, the PlugFest is a game-changer. It allows organizations to see SONiC perform at scale, validate key use cases, and gain confidence in deploying an open, vendor-agnostic solution in their networks. This event is a critical step in the evolution of data center networking.

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.

This PlugFest aligns with Keysight's vision of being a neutral entity to validate SONiC's quality and deployment readiness. As a community member Keysight has contributed heavily into SONiC's test contents. We are excited to see that SONiC PlugFest is leveraging Keysight's traffic generators to perform standard benchmark tests across various SONiC platforms at Aviz's SONiC ONE Center.

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.

75% of switches are PoE enabled. We're seeing over 700,000+ PoE ports and more than 5MW+ of PoE power delivered to devices per week. This underscores the critical role of PoE in modern network infrastructure and the need for initiatives like PENS to enhance and expand these capabilities.

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.

We are excited to partner with Aviz Networks to deliver an enhanced community SONiC solution with ONES integration. By combining the capability of our robust-design switches and an open and community-based SONiC distribution with the Aviz ONES platform, we are providing complete open networking solutions and services to data center and enterprise users.

We are very excited to partner with Aviz Networks to deliver enhanced SONiC experience with ONES integration layer. By merging Edgecore's extensive range of robust networking switches, powered by the open and community-based Ec-SONiC, with Aviz ONES platform, we are delivering a comprehensive package of open networking solutions and services to our Data Center, Enterprise, and Telco/5G customers.

Cisco is committed to accelerating innovation in networking to deliver comprehensive solutions to our customers. By investing in innovative startups, like Aviz, we are demonstrating our commitment to our partners and customers who value the open-source community.

Accton is proud to be participating in this investment round with other global network leaders as it underscores our commitment to innovation in open networking. Aviz Networks has been extremely successful this year in the multi-billion dollar open network market, where SONiC plays a significant role. Accton is always pleased to collaborate with those that share our collective vision of employing AI and other cutting-edge technologies to meet the networking needs of enterprises and telcos.

Transitioning to Community SONiC with the support of Aviz has transformed our network management strategy, driving significant cost savings while greatly enhancing our capabilities. This partnership has not only future-proofed our infrastructure but has also elevated our operations standards to compete on any scale

Through the combined efforts of MKI and Aviz, we have successfully applied Aviz ONES SONiC stack to commercial R&D infrastructure for the GPU service of the MKI platform, performing high-speed and high-load processing, and bringing a state-of-the-art solution to our customers. For over 50 years, MKI Group has been at the forefront of information systems and IT infrastructure services. We pride ourselves on leveraging our extensive knowledge and technological prowess to provide innovative and reliable solutions to our clients.

Seeking to deploy Community SONiC, we found Aviz ONES, offering multi-vendor orchestration, visibility, and automation. Its exceptional 24x7 enterprise-grade support, with a mere 30-minute SLA, ensures our network operates smoothly and efficiently.

Moving to Aviz and SONiC will streamline our operations and will significantly reduce our costs. This transition will set a new standard for efficiency and scalability within our network infrastructure.

Partnering with Aviz Networks to implement SONiC is a game-changer for our data center operations. We've seen 30% cost reductions and unmatched system reliability, thanks to Aviz's expert support and guidance.

As an early adopter, we needed help with NOS verification, orchestration, visibility, and above all 24x7 support to manage our network fabric. Aviz brings the expertise and insights needed to accelerate our SONiC journey. No one else comes close in facilitating SONiC deployments.

We are at the tail end of our SONiC evaluation, and we plan to use it to power a single super-spine in our data center. Eventually it will provide connectivity to hundreds of micro-services running in our cloud. As we build our SONiC muscle, we rely on Aviz to help us reach our goals.

We have always wanted better control of our infrastructure and obviously at lower cost. SONiC brings a modular architecture resulting in innovation that cannot be imagined with proprietary NOS. We are thrilled to have championed Aviz's Open Packet Broker. It is going to save us millions.

I'm excited about our partnership with Aviz Networks through their FTAS. This tool has transformed how we meet customer quality standards, ensuring our products are deployment-ready and fit seamlessly into customer networks without issues. With FTAS, we've dramatically shortened qualification cycles and boosted our SONiC compatibility, streamlining our path to market and setting new standards in product efficiency and reliability.

Spirent's collaboration with Aviz Networks is attracting attention, demonstrating Aviz's solution to further strengthen the Networking 3.0 Stack. Incorporating Spirent Landslide, Aviz can offer customers more open, hardware vendor-agnostic methods for conducting intelligent traffic monitoring across various 5G network applications such as voice, video, data, mission critical services, IoT, and enterprise and industrial applications.

Collaborating with Aviz, we successfully implemented a scalable, high-performance network observability solution that seamlessly integrates with existing infrastructure. This deployment has significantly enhanced network observability, reduced operational complexity, and ensured long-term cost efficiency for our customers.

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.

Cisco is committed to providing industry-leading open networking solutions to meet our customers flexibly where they need us. Combining Cisco Silicon One with Open-Source Community SONiC can advance the industry to new levels. Working together with Aviz on the ONE Center, we are combining our expertise and strengths in networking to share best practices with the industry and drive open-source initiatives.

NVIDIA's participation with Aviz in ONE Center is a natural extension of our vision to use AI and accelerated computing to push the boundaries of what's possible. We're bringing our expertise in cutting-edge technology to the world of open networking, and customers can experience SONiC in this sandbox to drive innovation in the industry.

We've been refining our True SONiC program to offer a vendor-neutral, end-to-end service for SONiC adoption, which includes ecosystem guidance, hardware procurement, and infrastructure design services, and we see a great synergy with Aviz Network's extensive SONiC solutions and support capabilities. Integrating Aviz's services into True SONiC —such as 24/7 support, custom use case testing, and your advanced Networking 3.0 solutions—into our program could significantly enhance our joint value proposition. We've been seeing particular interest from mid-market enterprise and startup-type customers

Aviz embodies the '3 C's' they promote to their customers in everything they do: Choice, Control, and TRULY Cost Effective Solutions that bring a unique value to our current offerings, and we look forward to seeing this partnership blossom rapidly as we seek to introduce Aviz unique blend of Open Source SONiC Savvy and GenAI to the Network.

We see a promising future with Aviz as our partner. By integrating Aviz's Best-In-Class GenAI, Automation, and Visibility Solutions, alongside 24x7x365 Support for SONiC, into UfiSpace's Next-Generation complete line of SONiC-powered telecom and data center solutions, customers will have much greater choices and control over their networks, supply chain, and data all through a cost-effective combination.

We are excited to collaborate with Aviz Networks to enhance AI-driven networking solutions. Our switch technology, combined with Aviz Networks' expertise in AI fabric management and SONiC for edge deployments, will provide customers with a powerful, scalable, and reliable network infrastructure.

EPS Global is excited to bring this transformative networking solution to market. The 'Aviz One Box' solution simplifies complex networking challenges, allowing our customers to focus on innovation and growth.