Aviz Networks joins SONiC Foundation's PENS workgroup to deploy Networking 3.0 stack
Aviz Networks has announced its participation in the SONiC Foundation's newly established PENS workgroup, aiming to support and improve edge network infrastructures.
The PENS workgroup will focus on the deployment of edge networks that serve various devices and users, incorporating key access switching functions like Power over Ethernet (PoE). It will utilize open source networking principles to offer flexible, scalable, and multi-vendor compatible solutions designed for edge environments.
Aviz Networks plans to implement its Networking 3.0 stack, tailored to optimize performance with SONiC, an open source networking project managed by the Linux Foundation. This stack supports multiple ASICs, switches, network operating systems, cloud platforms, and integrates Artificial Intelligence (AI) and security applications, facilitating seamless adoption within existing network settings.
The collaboration includes contributions from Aviz Networks, switch manufacturers such as Wistron and Celestica, and other stakeholders to address enterprise network requirements. The workgroup's efforts target enhancements across edge computing and networking solutions to support connectivity and device aggregation, including Internet of Things (IoT) devices.
Dave Temkin, vice president at Walmart, said, “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.” Vishal Shukla, CEO of Aviz Networks, said, “Integrating SONiC's open-source innovations into the enterprise edge leverages SONiC’s thriving ecosystem for connectivity requirements of business. These include better-connecting employees, aggregation of traffic, and support of connected Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Our collaboration with leading vendors and the Linux Foundation as part of the SONiC community underscores our dedication to providing open, scalable, and efficient networking solutions across the entire range of needs.” Arpit Joshipura, general manager of Networking, Edge and IoT at the Linux Foundation, said, “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.” James Sutherland, deputy general manager at Wistron, said, “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.” Mini Shah, vice president of software engineering at Celestica, said, “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 indicated ongoing collaboration with the SONiC Foundation and its diverse stakeholders, including network operators and hardware vendors, to develop adaptable solutions for edge network applications.