Cybermyte transitions to SONiC with Aviz ONES support.

Cybermyte recently shared insights on its transition from a proprietary network Operating System (OS) to an open-source SONiC platform, facilitated by Aviz ONES. This change addresses vendor lock-in and offers enhanced flexibility, crucial for enterprise IT decision-makers.

Transition from Proprietary to Open Source

The move away from a proprietary network OS occurred due to risks associated with vendor dependency. Cybermyte faced challenges when its switch vendor was acquired and subsequently ceased support for its Network Optimization Suite (NOS), pushing the company to consider costly alternatives.

Benefits of SONiC

Choosing SONiC provided Cybermyte with the benefit of flexibility, multi-vendor compatibility, and support from an active community. This approach aligns with the company’s goals for scalability without being constrained by a single vendor's pricing structure.

Deployment Challenges

While the open-source nature of SONiC aims to mitigate vendor lock-in, deployment challenges emerged, particularly with vendor-specific SONiC builds which limited support and performance. Richard from Cybermyte noted, “Open source is great but the vendor we chose for the hardware, we were using their version of SONiC. The support was lacking.”

Role of Aviz ONES

Cybermyte partnered with Aviz ONES to navigate the complexities of SONiC deployment, resulting in a more streamlined support experience. This partnership established enterprise-grade confidence through round-the-clock SONiC support and clear operational protocols.

Among the advantages delivered by Aviz ONES were validated builds and the development of precise runbooks for incident management. This comprehensive strategy ensured Cybermyte maintained the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) advantage while securing the stability necessary for enterprise-level operations.

Richard highlighted the effectiveness of Aviz ONES, stating, “It was unheard of for a third-party support vendor to do that. That really solidified our relationship from the beginning. From day one, they were offering assistance; their support is unparalleled. It truly helped us.”