Open networking software startup Aviz Networks Inc. today announced that it has added Cisco Investments LLC to its latest funding round of $10 million to accelerate customer momentum for its multivendor generative artificial intelligence-based networking stack along with the adoption of the SONiC open-source network operating system.

Founded in 2019, Aviz offers solutions for open, cloud and AI-first networks and enables deployments of SONiC, which stands for Software for Open Networking in the Cloud, in data center edge networks. SONiC is an open-source network operating system used in cloud and data center environments to provide a versatile and scalable network management and automation solution.

The company offers switch platform agnostic, easy-to-use applications and application programming interfaces for network observability, orchestration and assurance. Aviz also provides disaggregated support for multivendor SONiC deployments in data centers and edge networks.

Aziv helps organizations achieve performance and cost benefits from hyperscale networks by removing complexity and supplying AI-driven management features as part of a “Networking 3.0 software stack.” The stack supports SONiC open-source network OS and multinetwork OS environments, leveraging large language models to deliver choice and capabilities.

The company claims strong growth over the last 12 months, with increasing customers, revenue and operational headcount, including 250% revenue growth across over 30 global customer engagements of various sizes. It didn’t reveal absolute revenue numbers. Notable Aviz partners include Broadcom Inc., Nvidia Corp., Cisco Systems Inc. and Marvell Technology Inc.

“Our vision of delivering open cloud- and AI-enabled networks for all enterprises and telecoms has rapidly taken shape as we partner with customers and our vendor ecosystem,” Aviz co-founder and Chief Executive Vishal Shukla, said in a statement. “Aviz continues to focus on supporting and leveraging community SONiC and adding compelling innovations that enhance quality, drive down costs and accelerate time to deployment of open, cloud networks.”

Along with Cisco Investments, existing investors Moment Ventures LP, Accton Technology Corp. and Wistron Corp. also participated in the round.

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