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DriveNets software enables the use of distributed, disaggregated whitebox routers that function as an integrated unit. Guests from DriveNets explain it all, Amir Krayden, VP R&D Customers; and Yuval Moshe, VP of Products.
The traditional network is really underutilized because you build for peak use in every location -- access, edge, core. We actually treat it, on a single-location basis, as a pool of ports. It's a fully virtualized concept from a technology perspective. We take the big router and break it into building blocks and run a cloud-based software on top of it. It takes people a while to really grasp the full benefits of the model, but the reaction is ultimately, 'Wow, how come nobody thought of that?'
“This demonstration is a key milestone in our efforts to open and disaggregate the traditional network architecture. The demonstration by UfiSpace, Credo and DriveNets is a great proof point for our vision of building any size router in a flexible, low-cost way – from a single white box to a cluster of white boxes supporting a single router entity of 100Tbps.” Rajeev Sharma, Software and Technologies Director, OCP
DriveNets has developed a software solution designed to free companies from the burden of buying this expensive equipment. It doesn't eliminate equipment procurement, but instead of being based on sophisticated routers, it uses cheaper and smaller "stupid" equipment, while the brains are in the software instead.
“We are proud to be part of such a distinguished open ecosystem of industry leaders and partners who are working together to create a disaggregated networking architecture that allows service providers to stay ahead of service demand growth and avoid being slowed down by specific vendor offerings,” said Ido Susan, CEO and Co-Founder, DriveNets. “Our goal is to continue to grow this ecosystem and support additional hardware and software offerings that can expand service providers’ capabilities.”
“DriveNets is honored to be recognized by such industry experts for our unique offering to the communications service providers network space. We are thrilled to see that our disaggregated network cloud solution is upending the traditional market, gaining wider acceptance as the network architectural model for the future. DriveNets Network Cloud is changing the way Service Providers build and scale their networks, and substantially improving their profitability model.” said Ido Susan, CEO and Co-founder of DriveNets.
“DriveNets is thrilled to be recognized among such industry leaders for our innovation in the communications service providers network space. DriveNets’ disaggregated network cloud solution disrupts the market, creating a new economic and technological model for scaling network services and profitability. This recognition from industry experts validates our vision and the strong value it brings to the market.” said Ido Susan, CEO and Co-founder, DriveNets.
DriveNets has been working closely with AT&T for a while and is believed to be deployed in at least part of its network already. Its Network Cloud system is designed to run on white boxes based on Jericho2 chips, hence its ability to sprint straight out of the traps last week to announce that its stack is aligned with the DDC model. This should make DriveNets, which has significant funding behind its efforts, more attractive to other operators that want to follow AT&T's example and light a fire under the CTO teams at the incumbent router vendors, who don't want to see their business eroded by upstart suppliers.
DriveNets expanded its Series A financing round to $117 million with the addition of three new investors: Microsoft chairman John Thompson, Seagate chairman Steve Luczo, and former Palo Alto Networks CEO Mark McLaughlin. Luczo has also joined DriveNets' Board of Directors.
DriveNets has the hallmarks of a market disruptor -- experienced staff, technology already in the field, financial backing -- that is targeting the sweet spot of a number of major industry players, most notably Cisco, Juniper, Nokia and Huawei.
