Aviz Networks Podcast Series

Ep 20: Networking in the AI Era: SONiC, Open Networking, and AI Ops with Aviz

In this episode, Scott Raynovich (Founder & Principal Analyst at Futurum) speaks with Thomas (Chief Product Officer at Aviz) about what’s changed in networking as AI clusters and “AI factories” scale up fast. AI traffic isn’t just bigger, it’s fundamentally different: east-west heavy, latency-sensitive, bursty, and dominated by machine-driven collective flows. The conversation explores how modern AI infrastructure requires multiple networks (front-end and back-end), and why moving data in/out of GPU servers is now a major design consideration. What you’ll learn in this episode: 1.) Why AI traffic behaves differently than traditional client-server workloads 2.) The rise of multiple AI networks: front-end (north-south) and GPU back-end (east-west) 3.) How open networking + SONiC helps reduce cost and improve flexibility 4.) Why standardization lowers operational complexity across mixed hardware environments 5.) How blueprints, validation, and automation speed up AI fabric deployments 6.) “Networks for AI” vs. “AI for Networking” - applying AI to day-0/day-1/day-2 operations 7.) What network observability means in AI environments: KPIs, prediction, faster RCA 8.) What’s new at Aviz: Certified Community SONiC and faster deployment tooling 9.) Aviz’s partnership with NVIDIA Spectrum-X and reference architecture automation 10.) What to expect in 2026: enterprise clusters, GPU-as-a-service/neo-clouds, sovereign AI footprints, and stronger focus on data + storage workflows If you’re building or operating AI infrastructure, whether for training, inference, or GPUaaS this conversation breaks down what matters most: speed to deploy, operational simplicity, and performance at scale. #AINetworking #SONiC #OpenNetworking #NetworkAutomation #AIOps #NetworkObservability #NVIDIA #SpectrumX #AIFactory #GPUClusters #DataCenterNetworking #Futurum #Aviz

Ep 18: From Strategy to Operations: The Real Business Value of SONiC PlugFest

In this episode of the Aviz Networks Podcast, host Shruti Jha speaks with Khuram, Head of Customer Success at Aviz Networks, about why SONiC PlugFest is not just a technical validation event—but a strategic enabler for modern enterprises . The conversation covers how PlugFest helps organizations: 1. Reduce data center infrastructure costs by up to 50% 2. De-risk open networking adoption with transparent, community-driven testing 3. Align executives, architects, and operators around real-world production readiness 4. Avoid vendor lock-in while scaling SONiC with confidence Whether you’re shaping infrastructure strategy or operating networks at scale, this episode shows how SONiC PlugFest bridges the gap between business goals and operational reality. Register for SONiC PlugFest to access the results webinar and key takeaways- https://hubs.li/Q03-_Htd0 Like, subscribe, and stay tuned for more insights on open networking

Ep 17: AI for Network Operations – The Right Way to Think About It!

In this episode, Chid Perumal, CTO and Co-founder, Aviz Networks joins Shruti Jha, Digital Marketing Manager at Aviz Networks to discuss the growing complexity of network operations and how AI co-pilots are helping teams cut through noise, reduce context switching, and troubleshoot faster. Chid shares: 1. Why network engineers are overwhelmed by constant context switching 2. How AI co-pilots reduce cognitive load (without replacing engineers) 3. What a true AI co-pilot should see, reason, and understand 4. Why vendor-agnostic, multi-model AI is critical for modern networks AI isn’t about taking control away from engineers — it’s about giving them clarity, focus, and leverage. Tune in to hear how AI is reshaping NetOps from reactive firefighting to intelligent, data-driven operations. #Networking #NetOps #AICoPilot #NetworkObservability #EnterpriseNetworking #GenerativeAI #AvizNetworks

Ep 16: Why Japan Is Embracing Open-Source, AI-Driven Networking

In this episode of the Aviz Networks Podcast, Ilona Gabinsky, VP of Marketing, Aviz Networks is joined by Atsu Aiyama, Director of Business Development and Masayuki Ashida, Director Sales & Solution Engineering from ITOCHU Techno-Solutions America, Inc, a valued Aviz partner in Japan, to explore how AI is reshaping networking across enterprises. Discussion Highlights: 🔹 Why Japanese enterprises are moving from cloud AI to on-prem AI 🔹 GPU shortages, data privacy, and cost pressures 🔹 The rise of AI agents as a digital workforce 🔹 Why open networking and SONiC are gaining traction in Japan 🔹 Multi-vendor flexibility vs. proprietary systems 🔹 Will AI eventually be commoditized like electricity? From conservative adoption to full commitment, learn how Japanese enterprises are embracing AI-driven, open networking to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving market. Watch the full conversation for real-world insights from the field. #AIInfrastructure #SONiC #OpenNetworking #AIAgents #EnterpriseAI #AvizNetworks #Podcast #JapanTech

Ep 15: Aviz Certified Community SONiC- The Future of SONiC, AI, and Network Standardization

In this episode, Vishal Shukla, CEO and Co-founder, Aviz Networks joins Alan Weckle, Founder & Technology Analyst at 650 Group, Aviz Networks for a deep-dive conversation on what’s driving the next wave of networking innovation—from the rapid acceleration of SONiC adoption to how AI is reshaping data center and edge architectures. Key topics covered: 🔹 Why SONiC adoption is accelerating faster than expected 🔹 Enterprise traction across retail, banking, healthcare, telco, and edge environments 🔹 AI-driven networking: scale-up, scale-out, and inference at the edge 🔹 The growing need for standardization in a multi-ASIC, multi-GPU future 🔹 Why open-source SONiC is becoming the de facto OS for AI-era networks 🔹 Aviz Networks’ latest product innovations and community SONiC evolution 🔹 What makes 2026 a pivotal year for AI and network standardization As networks evolve to support AI workloads and diverse infrastructures, this conversation highlights why SONiC is moving from POCs to production and how organizations can adopt it with confidence. Learn more about Aviz Networks’ Certified Community SONiC solution: #SONiC #OpenNetworking #AIInfrastructure #DataCenterNetworking #NetworkStandardization #EdgeAI #650Group #AvizNetworks #Podcast