Organizations with an eye toward the future are preparing for new networking challenges, including 5G (and eventually 6G) and strict regulatory environments. Staying adaptable requires finding more versatile approaches to networking.

In this interview, SDxCentral CEO Matt Palmer sits down with Atsu Aiyama and Masayuki Ashida of Itochu Techno-Solutions American to explore a compelling solution: using Aviz Networks to deploy the Software for Open Networking in the Cloud (SONiC) network operating system, an open source standard that is quickly gaining traction with the largest enterprises. After seeing success with this approach at some of the largest telecom operators in Japan, Aiyama and Ashida discuss how open source network management can help organizations boost flexibility, reduce costs, and create more scalable networks. In the discussion, Palmer, Aiyama, and Masayuki discuss: Watch the webinar to learn more about how Aviz Networks simplifies enterprise-grade SONiC deployment.

• What are some common drivers for customers adopting open-source solutions like SONiC and the Open Packet Broker?
• What are some of the challenges in open source networking deployments and how can organizations mitigate them?
• Why artificial intelligence (AI) for NetOps will become increasingly important as the networking talent pool gets smaller and how open source can help organizations do more with less.
• How companies can measure ROI with these solutions?
• What’s in store for SONiC and Open Packet Broker in 2025?