Aviz demonstrates ONES and NCP for SONiC evaluation

Aviz showcased two platforms that let teams run SONiC evaluation with ONES and explore AI-assisted network operations using Network Copilot, enabling testing without dedicated hardware or changes to production networks.

Research overview

At a Cisco Live event, Aviz provided immediate access to two operational environments so engineers could interact with SONiC and AI-driven workflows directly on-site.

The demonstrations were presented as live platform sessions that removed typical barriers such as lab setup and equipment procurement.

Product update

ONES offered a multi-vendor environment for deploying and observing SONiC instances across different switch platforms.

Network Copilot presented AI-based assistance for common NetOps tasks and troubleshooting workflows, shown through interactive demos and scenario videos.

Technical breakdown

In the ONES environment, participants could view configurations, observe live network behavior, and validate interoperability without touching production infrastructure.

The NCP demonstration displayed Artificial Intelligence (AI) logic applied to operational tasks and simulated troubleshooting steps to illustrate decision support ahead of any production deployment.

Operational impact

The sessions removed several typical evaluation delays by offering ready environments that require no additional hardware, approvals, or lab time.

Attendees could assess functionality and operational fit through direct interaction rather than slide-based explanations or theoretical descriptions.

Key findings

Aviz enabled immediate, equipment-free testing for both SONiC and AI-assisted operations, allowing teams to move from interest to practical assessment without production risk.

This approach enabled engineers to form practical evaluations of technology behavior and integration prior to formal pilots or procurement.

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