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Linux Foundation Networking shares new AI projects, milestone releases

Network World

The Linux Foundations networking division (LF Networking) is continuing to grow both its mandate and project roster in 2025. As part of the roadmap, a pair of open-source networking projects were announced that will bring new AI capabilities. That said, the same survey also identified some clear challenges.

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SONiC pioneer Aviz Networks raises $17M for AI network management push

Network World

Networking software provider Aviz Networks today announced a $17 million Series A funding round to accelerate its growth in open networking solutions and artificial intelligence capabilities. The latest addition is the company’s network AI assistant, which aims to assist with operations and management.

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NetBox Labs launches tools to combat network configuration drift

Network World

NetBox Labs is expanding its network management platform this week with a pair of new products designed to tackle the growing challenges of infrastructure documentation and configuration management. Observe the network in the same way for ongoing understanding of the operational state of the network.

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NetBox Labs embraces intersection of network management and AI

Network World

Over the last several years, NetBox has established itself as a widely used open-source tool for understanding and modeling networks. 2023, the company announced previews of its network drift configuration technology known as NetBox Assurance. Were all in on AI, Kristopher Beevers, CEO of NetBox Labs, told Network World.

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Open-source: Get SLAs to protect network apps with open-source components

Network World

The continuous influx of open-source software (OSS) into enterprise IT departments is, in many ways, an enormous boon to both vendors and users. For end-users, one of the chief advantages is—at least in theory—the improved security that’s part of the usual sales pitch for open source software.

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Former Arista COO launches NextHop AI for customized networking infrastructure

Network World

A new player in the networking industry is tackling the unique challenges of AI infrastructure at hyperscale. Sadana spent 17 years at Arista and prior to that was at Cisco for eight years, so hes no stranger to the networking world. We are here to build the most efficient AI networking solutions that are out there, Sadana said.

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Gluware expands network automation platform with AI copilots, GitHub integration

Network World

Gluware today announced a series of upcoming features for its network automation platform, designed to streamline network management and reduce downtime across diverse network environments. The platform currently supports 56 operating systems across 22 vendors, making it a versatile solution for complex network ecosystems.

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