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SONiC Shines at OCP EMEA Summit 2025

During the recently held OCP EMEA Summit 2025 in Dublin, SONiC (Software for Open Networking in the Cloud) showcased impressive advancements in open-source networking. This event, taking place over April 29 and 30, marked a significant recognition for the SONiC project as a leading network operating system (NOS) under the Linux Foundation.

The highlight of SONiC’s participation was a series of live demonstrations that illustrated its capabilities in various applications, including multicloud automation, data center disaggregation, telemetry, and edge networking. Over the two-day event, SONiC presented more than ten live demos, emphasizing real-world use cases and the platform’s robust functionalities.

One of the exciting developments at the event was the announcement of four new members to the SONiC community: Arista Networks, Auradine, Nexthop.ai, and STORDIS. This growth underscores the increasing global adoption of SONiC as a collaborative framework for open networking solutions. Arpit Joshipura, Senior Vice President at the Linux Foundation, expressed enthusiasm about these new members who bring valuable expertise to the SONiC ecosystem. Their participation further strengthens SONiC's position as a scalable and disaggregated open networking solution.

The forum was not just a melting pot of members and contributors, but also a space where industry leaders discussed their commitment to open networking. With representatives from major companies such as Microsoft, Google, and NVIDIA exhibiting alongside SONiC, it was evident that there is a strong industry-wide investment in the open-source network operating system.

In addition to the live demos, SONiC held a dedicated forum titled the “2025 SONiC Open Insight Forum Scaling Open Networking,” hosted by STORDIS. This session focused on SONiC deployment insights, emphasizing a community-driven approach towards enhancing enterprise readiness for SONiC-based networking solutions. Experts, contributors, and adopters gathered to share knowledge and best practices that reflect the collaborative spirit of the community.

The enthusiasm around SONiC is palpable, particularly with the increasing number of companies rallying around its open-source model. As companies continue to recognize the operational advantages of adopting a unified NOS, the SONiC community looks forward to building on its momentum, spurred by innovative developments in AI networking solutions and collaborations across diverse hardware platforms.

With experts highlighting SONiC’s significant contributions to cloud and AI networking, the OCP EMEA Summit 2025 has become a pivotal point for future advancements in open networking. The collective knowledge shared during this event not only showcased SONiC's technical capabilities but also strengthened its community ties, aiming to empower organizations with the tools necessary for successful deployment at scale.

Ultimately, as SONiC continues to evolve and attract new members, its position as a premier platform for open networking looks more secure than ever. The OCP EMEA Summit 2025 stood as a testament to what collaborative efforts in open-source networking can achieve, ultimately benefiting end-users and industry stakeholders alike.