Packet brokering, DPI, SASE, and AI infrastructure updates - Week of January 26, 2026

Overview of Recent Activity

Recent updates covered packet-broker and DPI telemetry features for data center and telco networks, SaaS security posture analysis and API/traffic discovery for agentic AI, and operational automation approaches for network health validation. Several organizations also announced infrastructure expansion through new switching platforms and an AI factory campus, alongside ecosystem and reseller moves in SASE, DDoS protection, and open networking events.

Key Themes and Developments

Technology Releases & Product Enhancements

Aviz Networks released APB 2.11, adding 400G platform support, GRE tunneling for routed traffic, ONIE zero-touch provisioning enhancements, and CLI usability updates that included pagination, command sorting, grep and tail pipes, and interface range commands.

Aviz also expanded packet processing for VXLAN with encapsulation, decapsulation, header stripping, VNI-aware routing, and simultaneous IPv4 and IPv6 VXLAN handling, positioning the work for centralized monitoring and distribution of traffic for security and operational tools.

Partnerships & Ecosystem Engagement

Darling Ingredients selected Cato Networks for SASE to replace a fragmented vendor environment across more than 260 sites, consolidating multiple security and networking point solutions into a single platform and single console.

Corero Network Security signed a partnership with Auben Networks to resell its SmartWall ONE platform and DDoS protection portfolio across Latin America, described as Corero’s first regional partnership in Argentina and as expanding its footprint in Mexico.

Infrastructure, Platform, or Deployment Updates

Astera Labs began initial production of its Scorpio X-Series smart fabric switches and outlined a roadmap that included increased radix, in-network computing in the fabric switch to offload GPUs, Hypercast to reduce GPU-to-GPU communication overhead, and optical connectivity using photonic switch-to-accelerator links for multi-rack deployments.

Applied Digital broke ground on Delta Forge 1, an AI Factory campus planned with an initial 430 MW of total utility power and up to 300 MW of critical IT load across two 150-MW facilities, with initial operations expected to commence in mid-2027 and scale in 2028 and beyond.

Full Update Index

Aviz Networks APB 2.11; Aviz Service Node R2.3; Itential FlowAI agent build; Kyndryl extended agreement with The Hertz Corporation; Software Experts review of Webroot Secure VPN; Astera Labs Scorpio X-Series; NUMA integrated UVeye inspection results; iboss launched SSPM; LF Networking event announcements; Hitachi Vantara appointed Adrian Johnson; Lumen AI-assisted network autonomy case study; ASUS Clarivate Top 100 listing; Salt Security Databricks connector and Netlify collector; Darling Ingredients selected Cato SASE; Applied Digital Delta Forge 1 groundbreak; Corero Network Security and Auben Networks partnership; Atos Scopism SIAM Assured status; Microsoft and Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team partnership; Industrial Technology Research Institute Clarivate Top 100 listing; Aviz Packet Broker VXLAN processing; Aviz SONiC and AI for retail networks; Aviz ONES 4.1 orchestration; ASN-DPI protocol metadata; Dell’Oro Group forecast for DCN revenue.

1. Aviz Networks details APB 2.11 support for 400G, GRE and ZTP
   Aviz Networks' APB 2.11 adds 400G platform support, GRE tunneling, ONIE zero-touch provisioning and CLI improvements.
2. Aviz Service Node details R2.3 session telemetry and DPI upgrades
   Aviz Service Node R2.3 adds deeper subscriber exports, DPI payload extraction, multi‑NIC support and in‑service DPI upgrades.
3. Itential details building production network agent in minutes
   Itential says FlowAI produced a production network interface health agent in minutes for the author’s team.
4. Kyndryl extends agreement with The Hertz Corporation
   Kyndryl extended its agreement with Hertz for five years to continue advancing Hertz's technology ecosystem and support system reliability.
5. Software Experts published review of Webroot Secure VPN
   Software Experts published a review examining Webroot Secure VPN's role in supporting secure browsing and online privacy.
6. Astera Labs begins production of Scorpio X-Series
   Astera Labs began initial production of Scorpio X-Series switches and outlined a broadened roadmap including Hypercast and optical links.
7. Astera Labs broadens Scorpio X-Series roadmap
   Astera Labs began shipping Scorpio X-Series switches and outlined an expanded roadmap with new scale-up connectivity features.
8. Non-Uniform Memory Access (NUMA) integrates UVeye inspection results
   NUMA integrated UVeye inspection results into its advisor workflow to convert inspection detections into approved repair work.
9. iboss launches SSPM in its Zero Trust SASE platform
   iboss launched SSPM to analyze SaaS configurations via API and provide a consolidated posture score.
10. LF Networking plans ONE Summit India and co-sponsors Cloud Native Telco Day
    LF Networking announced ONE Summit India at Infosys Bengaluru and co-sponsored Cloud Native Telco Day at KubeCon Europe.
11. Hitachi Vantara names Adrian Johnson chief revenue officer
    Hitachi Vantara named Adrian Johnson chief revenue officer, effective immediately, reporting to CEO Sheila Rohra and joining the executive committee.
12. Lumen details staged path to AI-assisted network autonomy
    Itential summarizes Lumen's staged shift from scripts to governed AI-assisted network automation.
13. ASUS listed in Clarivate Top 100 Global Innovators 2026
    ASUS was included in Clarivate's Top 100 Global Innovators 2026 after reporting 342 patents in Q1–Q3 2025 and 416 ETSI SEP families.
14. Salt Security releases Databricks connector and Netlify collector
    Salt Security released a Databricks Connector and a Netlify Collector to extend API discovery and traffic capture for agentic AI and edge frontends.
15. Darling Ingredients selects Cato Networks for SASE
    Darling Ingredients selected Cato Networks' cloud-native SASE platform to replace three vendors across 260+ sites and cut costs.
16. Applied Digital breaks ground on Delta Forge 1 campus
    Applied Digital broke ground on Delta Forge 1, an AI Factory campus designed for 430 MW of utility power.
17. Corero Network Security partners with Auben Networks to expand in Latin America
    Corero Network Security signed a reseller agreement with Auben Networks to resell its DDoS protection portfolio across Latin America.
18. Atos earns dual Scopism SIAM Assured status
    Atos received Scopism SIAM Assured status as both a SIAM Service Provider and a SIAM Consultancy and Advisory Organization.
19. Microsoft Corp. partners with Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team
    Microsoft Corp. partnered with Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team to integrate Azure, AI, GitHub and Microsoft 365 into team operations.
20. Industrial Technology Research Institute named to Clarivate top 100
    Industrial Technology Research Institute was named to Clarivate's 2026 Top 100 list for the tenth time and ninth consecutive year.
21. Aviz Packet Broker details VXLAN encapsulation and stripping
    Aviz Packet Broker processes VXLAN encapsulation, decapsulation and header stripping to provide visibility for monitoring and security tools.
22. Aviz Networks details SONiC and AI for retail networks
    Aviz Networks combined SONiC, observability and a Network Copilot to help retailers deploy networks with more visibility and vendor neutrality.
23. Aviz Networks details ONES 4.1 network orchestration
    Aviz Networks' ONES 4.1 unifies orchestration across GPU, front-end and storage fabrics and adds telemetry operators can customize.
24. ASN-DPI details protocol metadata and application identification
    ASN-DPI uses deep packet inspection to identify applications, protocols and traffic categories across enterprise and telecom networks.
25. Dell’Oro Group forecasts $21 billion in DCN revenue by 2029
    Dell’Oro Group projects distributed cloud networking revenue will reach $21 billion by 2029 at a 30% CAGR.