Enterprise Products Partners L.P. Supports SONiC Foundation's Advancements in Open Networking for AI
- The SONiC Foundation promotes open-source networking solutions, enhancing capabilities for AI workloads at OCP Global Summit 2025.
- Nexthop AI's Premier membership on the SONiC Governing Board boosts its influence on SONiC's development and innovation.
- SONiC's deployment success stories highlight cost savings and performance benefits for AI infrastructure in various industries, including telecommunications.
SONiC Foundation Advances Open Networking for AI Workloads at OCP Global Summit
At the recent OCP Global Summit 2025, the Software for Open Networking in the Cloud (SONiC) Foundation makes significant strides in promoting its open-source network operating system tailored for artificial intelligence (AI) workloads. A key highlight of the summit is Nexthop AI's elevation to Premier membership, allowing the company to join the SONiC Governing Board. This status enhances Nexthop's ability to contribute to and shape SONiC's development, further solidifying the foundation's commitment to fostering innovation in open networking solutions that can effectively support demanding AI applications.
The summit presents four new deployment case studies that showcase SONiC's impact across various industries, particularly in AI supercomputing and telecommunications. Notably, SAKURA internet's deployment of the SAKURAONE, an 800-GPU cloud infrastructure powered by SONiC, has achieved recognition by ranking 49th on the global TOP500 supercomputer list. This achievement underscores SONiC's capability to handle high-performance computing needs, which is essential for AI workloads. Furthermore, MITSUI KNOWLEDGE INDUSTRY CO., LTD. utilizes SONiC for the AI infrastructure of its Tokyo-1 supercomputer, realizing substantial cost savings and improved lifecycle management. These examples reflect SONiC's growing traction as a trusted solution for organizations looking to innovate in the AI space.
Another notable success at the summit comes from Rakuten, a major telecom provider, which validates SONiC across multi-vendor platforms. Rakuten reports over a 50% reduction in costs compared to proprietary solutions, demonstrating the economic advantages of adopting open-source technologies in critical networking environments. The SONiC Foundation's strategy to lower adoption barriers is critical for organizations aiming to scale their infrastructure confidently and effectively. As expressed by Arpit Joshipura of the Linux Foundation, SONiC's evolution from a disruptive concept to a recognized standard signifies its broadening global footprint and its potential to power mission-critical infrastructure in a cost-effective manner across diverse sectors.
In a related development, Patrick McGrath, PhD, Chief Clinical Officer of NOCD, receives the prestigious RISE Above Award from Health Enterprise Partners for his exemplary leadership in clinical innovation. This award highlights Dr. McGrath's dedication to advancing evidence-based treatments for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), particularly through Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy. Under his leadership, NOCD has established one of the largest specialized clinical networks for OCD in the United States.
Dr. McGrath's recognition not only celebrates his professional achievements but also emphasizes the transformative work being done at NOCD in behavioral health. His commitment to improving access to evidence-based care resonates with the principles of resilience and integrity upheld by Health Enterprise Partners.