5 Reasons why Experts Love SONiC

SONiC (Software for Open Networking in the Cloud) is a Linux-based, open-source network operating system (NOS) that has gained massive popularity in recent years. Developed by Microsoft and production-hardened in the data centers of some of the worlds largest cloud service providers, SONiC offers flexibility, cost efficiency, and a community-driven approach.

Here are some of the reasons why network professionals love it.

Flexibility

Stefan Majer, CTO at X-Cellent Technologies, says, “SONiC lets users choose between different hardware vendors, removing the issue of being locked into one vendor.” This flexibility allows companies to mix and match hardware, making it easier to adapt, grow and control costs.

Scalability

Kamal Krishna Bhatt, Head of Value Driven Software Delivery at STORDIS, points out, “SONiC is the future, especially for open-source networking.” Its modular design allows for easy scaling, from small setups to large data centers.

Support for Modern Technologies

Kamran Naqvi, Chief Network Architect for EMEA at Broadcom, highlights SONiC’s role in “self-driving networks.” He notes, “SONiC, combined with AI, helps automate many network management tasks.” This means networks can manage themselves more efficiently.

Stability and Reliability

Kamran Naqvi also mentions, “SONiC is much more stable than many other software options because it focuses on what’s needed, reducing unnecessary features and bugs.” This makes SONiC a reliable choice for businesses.

Community Support

Being open-source, SONiC benefits from a large community of developers and users. This community helps improve the system continuously, ensuring rapid updates and troubleshooting to resolve issues quickly.

Conclusion

SONiC NOS offers flexibility, scalability, modern technology support, stability, outstanding value for money, and strong community backing. It’s a great choice for anyone interested in open networking solutions.

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Sebastian Stoklosa

Sebastian Stokłosa, Head of Product Management at STORDIS, boasts over 12 years of experience in product and lifecycle management, with a significant focus on the teleinformatics industry. Leading the product management team, he’s dedicated to crafting market-leading solutions tailored to customer needs. His deep understanding of teleinformatics trends has been pivotal in steering STORDIS’s product strategies to align with evolving market demands. An adept leader, Sebastian ensures his team’s innovations consistently deliver value and exceed customer expectations, solidifying STORDIS’s position in the technology sector.