PlugFest 2025

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The 2025 PlugFest reinforces SONiC as the leading open-source NOS for AI-driven data centers. This vendor-neutral event validated real-world deployment use cases, proving SONiC's enterprise readiness.

Key highlights include:

• 48 companies participated – spanning retail, e-commerce, healthcare, and data centers
• Multi-vendor testing – Cisco, Celestica, Edgecore, Wistron & others ensured interoperability
• 5 critical use cases validated – EVPN/VXLAN, RoCE AI Fabric, L3 IP CLOS, Layer 2 Leaf-Spine, and PoE
• Breakthrough discovery – Enterprise-grade L2 features & PoE-ready whitebox switches
• Cost savings – Up to 40% lower TCO compared to proprietary solutions

Conclusion

The PlugFest highlights that Community SONiC is no longer just for early adopters—it's now enterprise-ready. Backed by a strong ecosystem, it delivers cost efficiency, interoperability, and future-proof scalability.

Download the full PlugFest report now and see why SONiC is the future of open networking!

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