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Blog post · July 8, 2026 · aviznetworks.com

Aviz Networks outlines SONiC networking and ONES observability demos at CCISDA 2026

Summary

Aviz Networks is sponsoring the CCISDA 2026 Spring Conference and presenting a plan for county network modernization that centers on open networking using SONiC and AI-based observability through its ONES platform, demonstrated on multi-vendor environments.

Research Overview

CCISDA 2026 Spring Conference is positioned as a forum for county IT leaders and technology decision-makers to discuss government infrastructure priorities. Aviz Networks is described as joining as a sponsor to showcase approaches for public sector network evolution.

The briefing frames county network programs as operating under constraints tied to cloud migration, cybersecurity requirements, hybrid work, and AI initiatives. It describes the session and booth experience as aimed at modernization, cost reduction, and improved network control.

Key Findings

The post argues that moving away from vendor lock-in can be enabled through production-grade SONiC, characterized as an open networking operating system used by hyperscalers. It links open networking to flexibility and to faster adoption of new technologies.

For network operations, it describes AI-powered observability as converting network alerts into actionable insights across multi-vendor setups. It also states that the ONES platform supports operating networks with AI rather than adding headcount.

Technical Breakdown

On the open networking side, the post describes SONiC as being applicable to data centers and campus environments. It presents this as support for adopting new technologies without the rigid limitations associated with particular infrastructure choices.

On the observability side, it says ONES provides full-stack network visibility in multi-vendor environments. It describes AI-powered observability as answering what an alert means, using automation and assurance for operations.

Operational Impact

The briefing connects modernization to cost outcomes by describing open, disaggregated architectures. It states that disaggregating hardware and software can reduce infrastructure costs while maintaining performance and support.

In a phased approach, it says counties can start with one part of the network, prove savings, and expand when budget allows. It also states that splitting hardware and software allows updates and replacements to follow separate timelines rather than forcing coupled refresh cycles.

Conclusion

The post presents Aviz Networks’ CCISDA 2026 booth as a demonstration of SONiC-based open networking and ONES AI observability in multi-vendor networks, tied to vendor-agnostic infrastructure and phased modernization. This “Blog Signals brief” is a fact-based summary of the vendor blog.

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