Since its introduction in the first quarter of this year by IP Infusion, over 100 service providers and data center operators globally are leveraging the company’s OcNOS® 7.0 software release to cost-effectively address their critical infrastructure transformations: the urgent need for lossless networking in AI clusters and the rapid convergence of IP and Optical layers to reduce operational complexity.

IP Infusion enables operators to reclaim control over their network evolution, add flexibility to their supply chain strategy, optimize hardware utilization, and potentially reduce total cost of ownership by 40–60% compared with closed, vertically integrated solutions. The global AI data center networking market is projected to reach $12.80 billion in 2026, underscoring the need for mature, carrier-grade alternatives such as OcNOS 7.0 to the locked-in proprietary systems offered by vertically integrated vendors.

1. Accelerating AI: Getting the Most Out of Every GPU

In high-performance AI environments, the network can become a “silent thief” of productivity, slowing training jobs and leaving expensive GPUs underutilized, which reduces the return on major AI infrastructure investments. As Ethernet continues to gain ground over InfiniBand in AI back-end networks, OcNOS 7.0 turns the network into an accelerator through an open, scalable architecture designed for greater operational flexibility and TCO efficiency.

• Zero-Stall Performance: Through intelligent, real-time congestion management (Dynamic ECN), OcNOS 7.0 ensures that AI training data flows without interruption. For the user, this means faster job completion and a higher return on AI infrastructure investments.
• Expanded 800G Flexibility: To provide operators with more choice in high-density builds, OcNOS 7.0 adds native support for the 800G OSFP platform, including the UfiSpace S9321-64EO (51.2 Tbps). This complements OcNOS 7.0’s existing support for 800G QSFP-DD, offering the industry’s most flexible path to scaling massive GPU fabrics.

2. Service Provider Evolution: Modernizing the Edge and Core

Service providers are currently caught between retiring legacy OTN/LDP gear and the demand for low-latency 5G services. OcNOS 7.0 simplifies this transition by making the network more programmable and resilient. OcNOS 7.0 is purpose-built for Metro Transport and Access Aggregation use cases, supporting high-capacity traffic aggregation across converged IP/Optical transport networks. The release introduces support for the UfiSpace S9502-12SM-NT and Edgecore AS5916-54XL platforms for these use cases.

• Seamless Migration: Users can confidently phase out aging legacy systems with support for Segment Routing (SR-TE) and Flexible Algorithms. This creates a deterministic path for traffic, ensuring modern services run reliably over a simplified, BGP-free core.
• The Router as a Service Platform: With a native K3S container runtime, operators can run custom monitoring or security applications directly on the router. This eliminates the need for additional edge servers, providing a streamlined "all-in-one" solution for 5G Multi-access Edge Computing (MEC).
• Real-Time Telemetry for Proactive Operations: The shift from polling to on-change gNMI streaming telemetry delivers network updates in milliseconds, providing timely insight into network conditions. When integrated with automation and analytics, this supports more proactive monitoring and faster issue resolution.

3. IP-Optical Mastery: Capitalizing on the New Economics of IPoDWDM

IP Infusion has led the IPoDWDM movement for years, and OcNOS 7.0 further empowers users to take full control of their optical layer directly from the routing interface.

• Simplified Optical Management: OcNOS 7.0 integrates ZR/ZR+ coherent transceivers directly into the routing platform, eliminating the need for separate optical management systems. This allows operators to manage and deploy coherent optics within a unified workflow, reducing operational complexity across IP and optical layers.
• Economic Agility: As coherent transceiver prices drop rapidly, OcNOS 7.0 ensures users are the first to benefit. By supporting the widest ecosystem of ZR/ZR+ vendors, IP Infusion prevents vendor lock-in, allowing operators to source the preferred optics and significantly reduce rack space and power consumption.

“We are humbled by the rapid adoption of our newest software release by new and existing customers around the world,” said Miguel Alonso, Chief Product and Marketing Officer at IP Infusion. “OcNOS 7.0 is designed for a reality where the network must actively accelerate business outcomes, whether it’s ensuring a GPU cluster stays at peak utilization or helping a carrier collapse their optical and IP layers into a single, cost-effective footprint. We are giving our users the performance, economic efficiency, and architectural freedom they need to take control of their network evolution.”

Learn More

To explore technical specifications, supported hardware, and detailed use cases, visit the official release page: OcNOS 7.0 GA Release Details

About IP Infusion

IP Infusion develops open network software for carriers, service providers, and data centers. Its flagship OcNOS® platform powers disaggregated networks worldwide, allowing operators to reduce TCO and avoid vendor lock-in. Headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif., IP Infusion is a wholly owned subsidiary of ACCESS CO., LTD. Visit www.IPInfusion.com.

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OcNOS 7.0 is designed for a reality where the network must actively accelerate business outcomes, whether it’s ensuring a GPU cluster stays at peak utilization or helping a carrier collapse their optical & IP layers into a single, cost-effective footprint.