Aviz Networks, Edgecore, and EPS Global Collaborate to Launch SONiC Express for Enterprises
April 16 2024 - 8:04AM
Business Wire
– Enterprise-focused solution comprises end-to-end enterprise
support, global product distribution, and leading-edge network
switching platforms
– SONiC Express provides a fast on-ramp to open, multi-cloud
infrastructures with the capability to adapt GenAI network
management and network observability
Aviz Networks, a leader in Networking 3.0, making open, cloud,
and AI networks a reality; Edgecore Networks, a premier provider of
traditional and open network solutions; and EPS Global, a leading
distributor of next-generation networking solutions, today
announced that they have joined forces to introduce SONiC Express,
a ready-to-deploy SONiC solution for enterprise customers.
SONiC Express addresses the growing demand for enterprises to
streamline and scale their adoption of SONiC, especially as they
leverage the cloud and AI-driven analytics for their data and
applications.
Businesses want to leverage the benefits of open-source
networking without the complexity traditionally associated with its
deployment. To that end, SONiC Express addresses all assets of
consumption and deployment. It includes network switches from
Edgecore Networks, powered by its community-tested SONiC software,
ensuring reliability and performance. Edgecore switches come
pre-installed with Aviz's ONES container, laying the groundwork for
a seamless, ready-to-use post-deployment experience.
Aviz Networks provides essential customer support and a NetOps
layer, offering unparalleled expertise and proven recipes for
enterprise network success. Customer support includes a 30-minute
SLA, 24x7 global support, orchestration, observability, and the
deployment of RDMA over Converged Ethernet (RoCEv2)/AI fabrics.
Additionally, Aviz's GenAI-driven Network Copilot sets the stage
for next-generation network management, embodying the future of
intelligent, automated networks.
EPS Global will serve as the primary marketplace for SONiC
Express, enabling customers to easily access and implement these
cutting-edge solutions. This partnership aims to democratize access
to open-source networking, offering immediate operational and cost
benefits.
Executive Quotes:
Vishal Shukla, CEO for Aviz Networks: “SONiC Express will
drive fast and cost-effective innovations, making open-source
networking far more accessible in the enterprise. Our collaboration
with Edgecore and EPS Global signifies a pivotal moment in
networking, helping to reduce operational costs. This is achieved
by combining Aviz's expertise in AI and NetOps with robust
switching hardware and an extensive distribution network. SONiC
Express is not just a product; it's a gateway to the future.”
Chris Huang, Executive Vice President of Edgecore
Networks: “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."
Alan Fagan, Director of Sales North America for EPS
Global: "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."
About Edgecore Networks:
Edgecore Networks Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of
Accton Technology Corporation, the leading network ODM. Edgecore
Networks delivers wired and wireless networking products and
solutions through channel partners and system integrators worldwide
for the Data Center, Service Provider, Enterprise and SMB
customers. Edgecore Networks is the leader in open networking
providing a full line of open WiFi access points, packet
transponders, virtual PON OLTs, cell site gateways, aggregation
routers and 1G, 10G, 25G, 40G, 100G, 400G and 800G open networking
switches that offer choice of commercial and open source NOS and
SDN software. For more information, visit www.edge-core.com.
About EPS Global:
EPS Global is the world's leading provider of Open Networking
solutions, with a global presence in 28 locations. The company
specializes in providing comprehensive networking solutions by
partnering with the industry's top hardware and software vendors.
EPS Global is committed to innovation, sustainability, and the
success of its customers in the ever-evolving world of networking
technology.
About Aviz Networks:
Aviz Networks champions the next generation of networking with
its Networking 3.0 stack, a data-centric, vendor-agnostic framework
that embraces multiple ASICs, switches, NOS, clouds, LLMs, and AI
and security applications. Designed to integrate with existing
networks seamlessly, Aviz's solutions empower users to navigate the
multi-vendor ecosystem without constraints, emphasizing choice,
control, and cost-effectiveness. Launched in 2021 and supported by
industry leaders including Moment Ventures, Accton, Cisco
Investments, Wistron, and notable angel investors, Aviz Networks is
dedicated to advancing open, cloud, and AI-first networking
infrastructures.
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