SUSE, Ericsson, and Netskope updates on AI, zero trust, and core networking - Week of June 16, 2025
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Overview of Recent Activity
Recent reporting covered enterprise adoption of open source for AI workloads, shifts toward zero trust access for OT and IIoT, and updates to AI and network infrastructure. Organizations also announced platform and ecosystem changes spanning core networking services, network observability, critical-infrastructure cybersecurity, and semiconductor and memory technology roadmaps. In parallel, CISA added vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog based on active exploitation evidence.
Key Themes and Developments
Technology Releases & Product Enhancements
Ericsson launched Ericsson On-Demand, a cloud-native core network services platform for CSPs that “features rapid provisioning, allowing CSPs to deploy core services within minutes,” and supports elastic scaling and a consumption-based billing model.
Vertiv unveiled an energy-efficient 142kW cooling and power reference architecture for NVIDIA’s GB300 NVL72 platform, integrating cooling and power management strategies to support “higher rack power densities, up to 142kW per rack,” and making solutions available as SimReady 3D assets for NVIDIA Omniverse.
Partnerships & Ecosystem Engagement
Illumio and NVIDIA announced a strategic integration linking Illumio’s breach containment platform with NVIDIA’s BlueField networking technology to deliver a “Zero Trust solution optimized for both IT and Operational technology (OT) environments.” The integration positioned itself to provide network dependency visibility and act as “an enforcement point for Zero Trust policies.”
SEEQC and IBM collaborated under DARPA’s Quantum Benchmarking Initiative to investigate “integrating SEEQC's Single Flux Quantum (SFQ) chip technologies with IBM's quantum systems architecture,” with SEEQC planning to reduce “the size of classical control hardware by incorporating components onto a System-on-a-chip (SoC).”
Infrastructure, Platform, or Deployment Updates
SUSE hosted SUSE Summit China 2025 in Beijing on June 13, 2025, themed “The Smart Choice: Open Source AI for Digital Innovation,” and described modular open source architecture supporting secure, effective AI solutions. SUSE CEO Dirk-Peter van Leeuwen reaffirmed the firm’s commitment to the Chinese market, while SUSE CTO for Asia Pacific said enhancing observability was necessary for effective AI management.
Netskope described a shift away from VPNs for OT and IIoT environments, citing that “45% of cyber exploits in 2024 were directed at VPNs.” It positioned Netskope One Private Access as Zero-Trust Network Access tailored for OT environments, including role-based access and continuous adaptive security.
Full Update Index
1) SUSE Summit China 2025 highlights AI-driven open source solutions; 2) Netskope urges shift from VPNs to secure access for OT and IIoT; 3) Ericsson launches On-Demand core network services platform for CSPs; 4) Illumio and NVIDIA integration for critical-infrastructure cybersecurity; 5) SEEQC collaborates with IBM on DARPA’s Quantum Benchmarking Initiative; 6) Vertiv introduces 142kW cooling architecture for NVIDIA’s GB300 NVL72 platform; 7) CISA adds two vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog.
- SUSE Summit China 2025 highlights AI-driven open source solutions
SUSE Summit China 2025 emphasized open source's role in driving AI innovation, aiding enterprises in navigating complexities. - Netskope urges shift from VPNs to secure access for OT and IIoT
Netskope One Private Access provides secure access tailored for OT environments, emphasizing performance and compliance. - Forward Networks co-founder Nikhil Handigol named to Silicon Valley Business Journal's 2025 40-Under-40 list.
Forward Networks Co-founder Nikhil Handigol recognized in the 40-Under-40 list for his contributions to enterprise networking and security. - Ericsson launches On-Demand core network services platform for CSPs
Ericsson launched On-Demand, a cloud-native platform for core network services aimed at improving deployment and scaling for CSPs. - NXP Semiconductors and Rimac Technology co-develop vehicle architecture for SDVs
NXP Semiconductors and Rimac Technology created a centralized vehicle architecture that combines over 20 ECUs into three units. - SEEQC collaborates with IBM on DARPA's Quantum Benchmarking Initiative
SEEQC and IBM collaborate under DARPA's Quantum Benchmarking Initiative to enhance quantum computing efficiency. - Netskope emphasizes cybersecurity at DSEI Japan 2025
DSEI Japan 2025 outlined five cybersecurity themes that reflect the shift in military operations towards digital capabilities. - Crusoe secures $750 million credit facility from Brookfield to accelerate AI infrastructure development
Brookfield's investment supports Crusoe's AI factory and data center development amid growing demand for AI compute capacity. - Aviz Networks enhances deep network observability
Aviz Networks highlights how deep observability aids in troubleshooting and compliance in networking environments. - Weekly Intelligence Brief on Chiplets and Silicon - Week of June 9, 2025
Illumio and NVIDIA enhance cyber resilience for critical infrastructure through platform integration. - Synopsys Achieves PCIe 6.x Interoperability Milestone with Broadcom's PEX90000 Series Switch at PCI-SIG DevCon 2025
Synopsys and Broadcom achieved PCIe 6.x interoperability, enhancing AI infrastructure scalability and reducing design risk at PCI-SIG DevCon 2025. - ASUS Exhibits AI Infrastructure Solutions at GTC Paris 2025
ASUS demonstrated its AI capabilities at GTC Paris, featuring the NVIDIA GB300 NVL72 system and partnerships in AI development. - Supermicro expands portfolio for NVIDIA Blackwell in Europe
Supermicro aims to reduce AI factory deployment timelines significantly while enhancing efficiency in European enterprises. - Vertiv introduces 142kW cooling architecture for NVIDIA's GB300 NVL72 platform as SimReady™ assets.
The new Vertiv reference architecture streamlines data center builds, incorporating SimReady™ 3D assets for NVIDIA's GB300 NVL72. - Huawei unveils upgraded Xinghe Intelligent Network solutions in Asia Pacific
At the Network Summit 2025, Huawei unveiled its expanded lineup of Xinghe Intelligent Network products aimed at enhancing digital capabilities in Asia Pacific. - Grok adoption stalls as organizations implement security policies.
Despite initial popularity following Grok's launch, user engagement in enterprises decreased, echoing trends seen with similar tools. - SK hynix presents future DRAM technology roadmap at IEEE VLSI 2025
CTO Cha from SK hynix highlighted ongoing innovation in DRAM technology and the significance of collaboration during the VLSI symposium. - CISA adds two vulnerabilities to its catalog
CISA adds two new vulnerabilities linked to active exploitation to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog.