Silicon and network OS are decoupling at the high end. Cisco's SONiC support on Silicon One is the latest sign. You're probably not switching, but the question to ask your next vendor just changed. #nfd #ciscochampion

Silicon One Everywhere, SONiC On Top: A Cisco Pitch I Wasn't Expecting -
Cisco is now the third-largest contributor to the SONiC project, following Microsoft and NVIDIA. This shift indicates a change in its strategy, as Cisco promotes both NXOS and SONiC on its Silicon One hardware. While NXOS remains preferred for traditional networks, Cisco's SONiC support reflects evolving market demands and competitive methodologies.




