# 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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