- SONiC welcomes 10 new members, emphasizing its robust
growing community of 4,250 contributors across 520+ organizations
with 20% YOY contributor growth
- Community expands into edge networks through new
enterprise edge workgroup to meet market demand and integrate
enterprise edge protocols
- SONiC demonstrates network operating system advancements and
community growth through co-located event and breakout sessions at
ONE Summit, highlighting latest community release 202405
SAN
JOSE, Calif., April 29,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Open Networking & Edge
(ONE) Summit — Software for Open Networking in the Cloud
(SONiC) project, an open source network operating system (NOS)
within the Linux Foundation, today announced the addition of ten
new members to its growing global consortium. Unprecedented
membership growth, coupled with the availability of new deployment
case studies, showcases SONiC's powerful impact within the network
operating space.
Initially created by Microsoft for its Azure data centers and
seeded to the Linux Foundation in 2022, SONiC is an open source NOS
based on Linux that runs on switches from multiple vendors and
Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs). SONiC is proud to
welcome ten new members to its growing roster of thought-leading
industry organizations: Asterfusion Data Technologies, Augtera
Networks, Celestica, Denvr Dataworks, Edgecore Network Corporation,
Micas Networks, Netweb Technologies, PalCNetworks, QualitySoft
Corporation, as General members, and EPFL as an Associate member.
Spanning hardware manufacturers and software developers, these
member organizations illustrate the broad industry support for
SONiC's mission to enhance data center networking through open
source solutions.
"SONiC's growth showcases its unique position in pioneering open
source networking solutions, and fosters broad industry
collaboration," said Arpit
Joshipura, general manager, Networking, Edge and IoT, the
Linux Foundation. "This expansion not only broadens SONiC's base of
expertise but also enhances its collaborative potential to tackle
complex challenges such as achieving true network scalability and
enhancing real-time network telemetry in the networking space."
New Deployment Studies Highlight SONiC's Versatility and
Efficiency
As SONiC continues to reshape the landscape of network
operations, new deployment studies illustrate the potential for
cost-savings and efficiency across real-world network
infrastructures:
- Global telecommunications leader Orange has successfully
implemented 90 disaggregated SONiC switches in a targeted
telecom production setting, enhancing its network infrastructure.
With plans to deploy over 150 additional switches in 2024, Orange
is leveraging SONiC's flexible, cost-efficient, and innovative
open-source capabilities to establish pioneering standards in
network solutions.
- Alibaba Cloud has used SONiC to
transform its data center infrastructure, achieving substantial
cost savings, enhanced network quality, and accelerated innovation
in AI and standard cloud compute/storage architectures.
These examples underscore SONiC's role in advancing network
technology and its capability to support complex, high-demand
environments across the globe.
For more detailed insights on how SONiC is used in the real
world, please visit
https://sonicfoundation.dev/community-resources/user-stories/.
SONiC Launches New Workgroup for Enterprise Edge
In collaboration with member organizations Aviz Networks,
Wistron, Cisco, and Celestica, SONiC has formed the "PoE Edge
Networks with SONiC (PENS)" workgroup. This new initiative seeks to
adapt SONiC—traditionally utilized in cloud-scale and data center
networks—for enterprise edge networking environments.
The PENS workgroup will adapt SONiC to edge LANs, integrating
specialized protocols including Power Over Ethernet (PoE), Spanning
Tree, and 802.1x, which are essential for enhancing connectivity
and network efficiency at the enterprise edge. This strategic move
highlights SONiC's adaptability and the project's commitment to
meeting the evolving needs of modern networked enterprises. Learn
more about the PENS workgroup on SONiC blog here.
SONiC at Open Networking & Edge (ONE) Summit
The SONiC community is onsite at Open Networking & Edge
(ONE) Summit this week in San Jose,
Calif. This key industry event brings together
decision-makers and implementers for a series of co-located events,
leading keynotes, and robust breakout sessions.
The community hosted a SONiC Workshop on April 29 which provided a deep-dive into the
latest developments within the SONiC ecosystem, covering
innovations in NOS management, enhancements in routing
capabilities, intricacies of Software Defined Networking (SDN), and
the latest in system design. Session recordings will be available
in the coming weeks.
Learn more about SONiC and the impact it's making across the
open networking ecosystem at sonicfoundation.dev.
Please visit SONiC blog for a list of supporting quotes from
SONiC's newest members.
New Member Support:
Asterfusion Data Technologies
"Asterfusion is fortunate to collaborate with the SONiC
foundation community in spreading the open network to a wider
audience. By doing so, more network users will have the opportunity
to experience the benefits of SONiC's openness, flexibility, and
scalability. Throughout the past 7 years, Asterfusion's commitment
has always been to deliver the best Enterprise SONiC Distribution
and the most outstanding SONiC-based open network switches. This
achievement is accomplished through close collaboration with the
SONiC foundation within the community. Together, we're on a mission
to make the power of SONiC accessible to even more network users,"
said Andrew HU, vice president of marketing at Asterfusion Data
Technologies.
Micas Networks
"We are deeply honored and thrilled to
become a member of the SONiC Foundation, as it provides an
exceptional platform for micas to facilitate the transition of
global data centers towards open networking," said Grant Lai, CTO at Micas Networks. "Over the past
two years, with the rapid advancement of fields such as AI/ML and
supercomputing, our SONiC-based open networking products and
solutions—characterized by high performance, reliability,
compatibility, scalability, and flexible customization—have
increasingly gained recognition from satisfied clients. As both
beneficiaries and builders of open networking, we look forward to
collaborating closely with the SONiC Foundation in the future to
jointly explore the path forward for open networks."
Netweb Technologies
"Joining the SONiC ecosystem
presents an unparalleled opportunity for Netweb and to
revolutionize the networking landscape. By integrating with SONiC,
we are poised to deliver cutting-edge solutions that seamlessly
blend innovation, reliability, and scalability, empowering
businesses to thrive in the digital era. Our commitment to SONiC
underscores our dedication to driving transformative change and
exceeding the evolving needs of our customers worldwide," said
Sanjay Lodha, CEO at Netweb
Technologies.
PalC Networks
"PalC Networks is proud to announce our
membership in the SONiC foundation community, reinforcing our
dedication to the advancement of disaggregated networking
solutions. With over five years of specialized experience in SONiC
application development and a robust 24/7 technical support
infrastructure, we are committed to making substantial
contributions to the community. This partnership is a testament to
our ongoing pursuit of technological innovation and our commitment
to shaping the future of open networking on a global scale," said
Krishnamurthy Mayya, director of
marketing and product management at PalC Networks.
QualitySoft Corporation
"QualitySoft develops and
operates Kubernetes clusters using SONiC and white box switches.
SONiC and other OSS and their communities accelerate the
cloud-native transformation of society. By developing and operating
Kubernetes clusters, we show our commitment to the SONiC Foundation
and contribute to the OSS community," said Hinato Uema, Development
Guild Team at QualitySoft
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