The hidden costs of network downtime: Why automation is non-negotiable
A global outage of internet-related services seemed unimaginable – but possible, up until now. ITIC’s survey data shows that nearly 44% of mid-sized and large enterprises experience at least one significant unplanned outage annually. IDC’s analysis...Manual network management – a thing of the past
The modern data center world is complex and huge. Such complexity and scale need new solutions to efficiently and securely manage dynamic environments. Even the notion of manually managing the network seems like a thing of the past. Investing in senior engineers or...[Case Study] Broadcom’s adoption of SONiC to modernize enterprise data center network design
Broadcom’s use of SONiC switches in their network infrastructure is a great example of how open-source solutions, combined with modern network orchestration tools, can redefine data center operations. Key takeaways Broadcom operates 9 data centers worldwide,...
Better Together: SONiC & OpenDaylight Integration
In a world increasingly driven by phenomena, such as AI, it is easy to forget the importance of network reliability and throughput. The fundamental need for robust connectivity has always been present and remains a cornerstone of our digital infrastructure. SONiC, an...
[OpenDaylight] The Future is Modular
A sustained effort to improve the OpenDaylight codebase was focused on restructuring and modularizing the RESTCONF server architecture. What started, according to Robert Varga in 2021, has been completed, and we can start reaping its benefits. By modularizing the...
[OpenDaylight] Real-World/practical applications
The OpenDaylight project is an open source platform for Software Defined Networking (SDN) that uses open protocols to provide centralized, programmatic control and network device monitoring. It allows automating networks of any size and scale. PANTHEON.tech, a TOP...
Human Errors in Network Configuration
In the complex world of network management, human error is frequently highlighted as the main cause of disruptions. However, it’s important to investigate the underlying reasons of these mistakes more thoroughly in order to see how they are indicative of the...
SONiC: From Hyperscalers to Enterprise
Open networking solutions have witnessed a remarkable surge to keep up with modern traffic demands. The journey from hyperscalers, such as Google and Microsoft, to enterprise adoption of SONiC (Software for Open Networking in the Cloud) is not just a technological...
