NWPS and IP Infusion Deliver Carrier-Grade ISP-Independent Connectivity for Swiss Critical Healthcare

Swiss network engineering firm NWPS built a greenfield BGP multihoming network on OcNOS SP to keep a Swiss hospital online with carrier-grade resilience. The deployment runs OcNOS SP IP-BASE on UfiSpace S9600-72XC routers fitted with OP2 external TCAM, holds the full global routing table in hardware, and has recorded no outages in ten months of production. It lands at roughly 60% lower CapEx than a comparable proprietary offer, with no recurring software fees.

The Challenge

Internet connectivity for a hospital cannot fail. NWPS needed to remove single-ISP dependency for a Swiss critical-healthcare customer and stand up dual-stack BGP multihoming from day one. The platform had to carry the full IPv4 and IPv6 global routing table in hardware, match the feature depth of traditional vendors, and fit a budget that made the business case work.

The Solution

NWPS selected OcNOS SP IP-BASE running on UfiSpace S9600-72XC routers with OP2 external TCAM at the core and aggregation layer. The design carries more than 1.27 million routes in hardware and supports dual-stack IPv4 and IPv6 from day one.

OcNOS SP IP-BASE on UfiSpace S9600-72XC with OP2 external TCAM
Dual-stack BGP multihoming for ISP-independent connectivity
Core and aggregation roles on a single open networking stack

Outcomes

No recorded outages across ten months of production operation
Full global routing table (1.27M+ routes) held in hardware
Approximately 60% lower CapEx than a comparable proprietary offer
No recurring software fees
Single-ISP risk eliminated for a critical-healthcare workload

Why OcNOS

“When you are building internet infrastructure for a hospital, failure is simply not an option. OcNOS gave us the carrier-grade feature set and hardware performance to deliver exactly that, at a price point that made the business case undeniable. This is what open networking looks like when it is done right,” said Lino Moragon, Co-CEO, NWPS.

“From a technical standpoint, OcNOS checked every box: full BGP table in hardware, dual-stack from day one, and a feature set that holds up against the traditional vendors. What we did not expect was how smooth the after-sales experience would be,” said Markus Wellauer, Co-CEO, NWPS.

Tier-1 Carrier-Neutral Interconnection Provider Powers IPoDWDM Backbone with OcNOS

A Tier-1 carrier-neutral interconnection provider selected OcNOS SP PLUS on UfiSpace platforms to power a global IPoDWDM backbone built for AI and ML traffic. The deployment collapses IP and optical layers into a single platform, delivers 14.4 Tbps per system, and preserves deterministic performance for latency-sensitive services.

The Challenge

The provider needed a backbone that could scale to AI and ML traffic volumes without stacking separate IP and optical tiers. Operating discrete optical silos alongside IP routers added footprint, complexity, and cost across global interconnection sites.

The Solution

The provider deployed OcNOS SP PLUS on UfiSpace platforms with native 400G OpenZR+ optics on the IP switches themselves.

14.4 Tbps of capacity per system
36 ports of 400G OpenZR+ for IPoDWDM
Sub-50ms protection and recovery
Unified IP and optical operations on one NOS

Outcomes

Collapsing IP and optical into a unified IPoDWDM design eliminated standalone optical silos and shrank the data center interconnect footprint. The backbone now carries AI and ML traffic at 400G line rate with deterministic performance for latency-sensitive services, while sub-50ms recovery protects global reachability.

Why OcNOS

OcNOS SP PLUS combines carrier-grade routing with native IPoDWDM support on open hardware, letting the provider scale a global backbone on disaggregated platforms instead of stacking proprietary IP and optical layers.

Nextlink Internet Expands Middle Mile And Data Center Capabilities With IP Infusion’s OcNOS® Software And Edgecore Hardware

Nextlink Internet, a fast-growing ISP serving nearly 100,000 customers across 11 states in the rural Heartland of America, deployed IP Infusion’s OcNOS Service Provider and Data Center software on Edgecore hardware in production. The platform supports middle-mile transport, site router switching, and core data center operations as Nextlink expands affordable broadband to underserved communities.

The Challenge

Headquartered in Texas, Nextlink delivers high-speed fixed wireless and fiber-optic internet to residential, commercial, education, and public sector customers across the Midwest, Great Plains, and beyond. Scaling that footprint required a transport and aggregation layer that could grow cost-effectively, stay aligned with open standards, and integrate with the operator’s existing automation tooling without sacrificing performance.

The Solution

Nextlink selected OcNOS SP and OcNOS DC running on Edgecore open hardware to modernize transport aggregation, site router switching, and core data center operations. The combination delivers advanced traffic engineering on disaggregated infrastructure that fits Nextlink’s broader strategy of blending traditional and open architectures.

OcNOS enables Segment Routing (SR), MPLS, and ISIS for transport and aggregation
Edgecore open hardware platforms support 100G and 400G interfaces
NETCONF/YANG integration ties OcNOS into Nextlink’s network automation tools

Outcomes

OcNOS and Edgecore are now part of Nextlink’s production environment supporting middle-mile and data center transport. The deployment gives Nextlink the flexibility, open-standards support, and cost structure it needs to continue expanding broadband across 11 states while maintaining operational agility.

Cameron Kilton, Chief Technology Officer at Nextlink Internet: “IP Infusion’s OcNOS software, paired with Edgecore hardware, is now part of our production environment supporting middle-mile and data center transport. In these targeted use cases, the platform’s flexibility, support for open standards, and cost structure align well with our goals to expand broadband access throughout the Heartland while maintaining operational agility and performance.”

Why OcNOS

OcNOS lets Nextlink disaggregate its network, optimize performance, and reduce total cost of ownership while keeping the door open to combine traditional and open architectures across rural service areas. The result is a transport and data center foundation built to scale alongside Nextlink’s commitment to closing the digital divide.

VA Telecom Transforms Telecommunications With Advanced Open Networking Solutions From IP Infusion And Pine Networks

VA Telecom, a French telecommunications operator serving business customers, modernized its backbone across six data centers in Nantes, Paris, and Metz by deploying IP Infusion’s OcNOS on UfiSpace hardware with systems integrator Pine Networks. The project replaced the operator’s entire MikroTik CCR routing estate and gave VA Telecom a scalable, cost-efficient platform for internet access, fixed and mobile telephony, MPLS VPN site interconnection, and BGP peering and transit.

The Challenge

Subscriber growth had outpaced VA Telecom’s legacy MikroTik CCR routers, and the operator needed a backbone that could run simultaneous BGP, MPLS, and VRF functions reliably while keeping cost of ownership predictable. VA Telecom evaluated competing solutions from Nokia and Juniper, weighing scalability, operational simplicity, long-term support, and total cost of ownership before making a decision.

The Solution

VA Telecom selected OcNOS and deployed it on UfiSpace platforms across two router roles:

MPLS Provider Edge routers running on UfiSpace S9510-28DC
BGP border routers running on UfiSpace S9600-72XC

The platform delivers SR-MPLS, EVPN, LDP, VPLS, L3VPN, full IPv4 and IPv6 BGP routing, double VLAN stacking, advanced QoS, and SNMP and streaming telemetry for network monitoring. Pine Networks led the phased migration, using standard BGP, OSPF, and MPLS protocols to keep interoperability with legacy systems intact as traffic moved over.

Outcomes

The open networking model gave VA Telecom hardware consolidation, stable concurrent operation of BGP, MPLS, and VRF functions, and a lower 10-year TCO thanks to perpetual licensing and long product lifecycles. The disaggregated hardware and software approach removes vendor lock-in and keeps future hardware options open. IP Infusion’s 24/7 global support combined with Pine Networks’ local expertise backs the deployment day to day.

Why OcNOS

“VA Telecom’s successful deployment of OcNOS demonstrates the power of open networking to deliver scalable, cost-effective, and high-performance solutions,” said Jérôme Richard, CTO, VA Telecom. “We are proud to partner with IP Infusion and Pine Networks to drive innovation and efficiency in the telecommunications sector.”

IP Infusion and EPS Global Power Riepert IT’s Network Transformation

Riepert IT, an Austrian Internet Service Provider building its own fiber network, deployed IP Infusion’s OcNOS Service Provider (SP) platform with support from distribution partner EPS Global. The greenfield rollout upgraded backbone links from 10G to 100G, replaced legacy MikroTik equipment, and positioned the ISP to deliver advanced services to private and corporate clients while keeping costs manageable.

The Challenge

Riepert IT faced surging bandwidth demand from its private and corporate customer base and needed to evolve beyond its legacy MikroTik footprint. The team required a backbone capable of supporting modern service-provider features without the cost profile of traditional vendors, and a licensing approach clear enough to plan against.

The Solution

Riepert IT selected OcNOS SP running on UfiSpace S9510-28DC hardware, with EPS Global handling distribution and multi-vendor support. The deployment activated a set of carrier-grade capabilities on the new backbone:

IS-IS for interior routing across the fiber network
SR-MPLS for segment-routed transport
TI-LFA for sub-second protection against link and node failures
EVPN-MPLS for scalable Layer 2 and Layer 3 services

The greenfield design let Riepert IT adopt these modern features end to end rather than retrofitting them onto legacy gear.

Outcomes

Backbone links upgraded from 10G to 100G to absorb growing traffic
Legacy MikroTik solutions replaced with a disaggregated open networking stack
Cost-effective access to modern networking technologies, with a clear OcNOS licensing model
A platform for new, high-value services to private and corporate clients

“IP Infusion’s OcNOS gave us the ability to scale our network to meet surging bandwidth demands while keeping costs manageable,” said Gerald Riepert, CEO of Riepert IT. “Their clear licensing model and the seamless support from EPS Global made this transformation straightforward and cost-effective. We’re now positioned to deliver cutting-edge services to our customers with confidence.”

Why OcNOS and EPS Global

The combination of OcNOS on UfiSpace hardware and EPS Global’s global inventory and multi-vendor support gave Riepert IT a path to a high-performance, scalable network without supply chain friction. As Chris Curley, Managing Director of Global Networking for EPS Global, put it: “By combining OcNOS’s robust open networking capabilities with our streamlined global inventory strategy and multi-vendor support, we’ve helped Riepert IT achieve a high-performance, scalable network.”

Celerity Internet and Wispwest Upgrade Networks with OcNOS® and IP Maestro on UfiSpace Hardware

Gallatin Wireless Internet LLC, a wireless and fiber ISP operating as Celerity Internet in South Dakota and Wyoming and Wispwest in Montana, upgraded its network by deploying IP Infusion’s OcNOS and IP Maestro on UfiSpace hardware. The move replaced a prior MikroTik and Juniper footprint and gave the operator greater scalability across edges, borders, and core, with improved performance at space-constrained tower sites.

The Challenge

Gallatin’s existing MikroTik and Juniper network could not meet the scalability the company needed to support growth across the Northern Great Plains and Rockies. Tower sites with limited physical space added another constraint, and the team needed routing and MPLS capacity that could expand without rebuilding the footprint.

The Solution

Gallatin selected OcNOS-SP-MPLS running on UfiSpace hardware supporting 32G, 300G, and 800G capacities. The combination delivers compact, energy-efficient routing and MPLS for both aggregation and core roles. The operator is now migrating its entire network to the platform.

To complement OcNOS, Gallatin adopted IP Maestro, a GUI-based management tool. Implemented over a two-month period, IP Maestro provides an interface for network monitoring and configuration that simplifies day-to-day operations and improves visibility across the network.

Outcomes

Superior BGP router scalability on the new platform
Compact, energy-efficient hardware that fits constrained tower sites
Streamlined network management through the OcNOS CLI
Improved network visibility through IP Maestro monitoring and configuration
A future-proof footprint serving customers across South Dakota, Wyoming, and Montana

“Switching to OcNOS on UfiSpace hardware has been a game-changer for us. The performance, scalability, and ease of use have allowed us to optimize our network operations while maintaining reliability for our customers across South Dakota, Wyoming, and Montana.”
Jesse DuPont, General Manager, Gallatin Wireless Internet LLC

Why OcNOS

OcNOS gave Gallatin a path to disaggregate its network and run a consistent operating system across edge, border, and core devices on UfiSpace hardware. Paired with IP Maestro, the platform supports the operator’s plan to scale capacity while keeping operations manageable for a regional ISP team.

Broadlinc Selects IP Infusion’s OcNOS and RocNet for Rural Broadband Expansion in Kentucky

Broadlinc, a Kentucky-based ISP serving rural communities, selected IP Infusion’s OcNOS Service Provider MPLS software running on UfiSpace hardware for a new fixed wireless deployment. Working with longtime partner RocNet, Broadlinc adopted a network disaggregation approach to deliver cost-effective, high-performance broadband to underserved areas as part of a grant-funded project.

The Challenge

Broadlinc needed a routing platform for its fixed wireless build-out that was more durable than the WISP-focused gear it had been using, yet less expensive than the systems typically sold to larger carriers. The team also wanted to optimize rack space in leased facilities and avoid hidden costs and complex feature add-ons.

The Solution

After a remote lab demonstration by RocNet, Broadlinc chose OcNOS SP on UfiSpace hardware. The deployment provides core routing for EPC environments with 5G LTE, connecting rural Kentucky communities with reliable broadband. Key factors in the decision included:

Rich feature set covering Service Provider MPLS routing for fixed wireless aggregation.
High port density on UfiSpace hardware to make the most of leased rack space.
Familiar CLI that mirrored Broadlinc’s experience with traditional vendors, minimizing training.
All-inclusive perpetual licensing paired with detailed product documentation, eliminating concerns about hidden costs.
RocNet support for training, initial configurations, and hands-on implementation, built on a partnership of more than 10 years.

Outcomes

Broadlinc deployed OcNOS and UfiSpace to power cost-effective, high-density routing for its fixed wireless expansion. “OcNOS and UfiSpace hardware provided the perfect balance of price, performance, and availability for our rural broadband expansion,” said TJ Scott, Chief Operating Officer and General Manager for Broadlinc. “RocNet’s expertise and hands-on support made the transition seamless, and the solution’s rich feature set ensures we can meet the needs of our communities.”

Why OcNOS

The disaggregated OcNOS plus UfiSpace combination gave Broadlinc carrier-grade routing at a fraction of the cost of traditional systems, while RocNet’s lab demo and ongoing support made adoption straightforward. The result extends broadband access to rural Kentucky and helps close the digital divide in communities Broadlinc serves.

Inspire Net Upgrades Rural Connectivity with IP Infusion and Independent Data Solutions

Inspire Net, a New Zealand Internet Service Provider that largely serves rural and underserved communities, deployed IP Infusion’s OcNOS network operating system on UfiSpace open hardware to modernize its network infrastructure. System integrator Independent Data Solutions (IDS) led the deployment. The result: enhanced scalability, streamlined operations, and a lower total cost of ownership across distributed rural sites.

The Challenge

Inspire Net faced growing demand for high-speed, reliable connectivity from customers across rural and remote parts of New Zealand. Legacy systems could not keep pace, and the operator needed gear suited to off-grid and solar-powered sites without sacrificing service breadth or long-term scalability.

Key decision requirements included:

Low power consumption for off-grid and solar-powered deployments.
Strong MPLS capabilities to enable managed services and traffic engineering.
Scalable architecture supporting long-term growth across distributed sites without costly redesigns.
Excellent cost-performance to reduce both capital and operational expenditures.
Resilient hardware design built for the environmental demands of rural deployments.

The Solution

Working with IDS, Inspire Net selected a disaggregated solution that combines IP Infusion’s OcNOS networking software with UfiSpace open networking hardware, including the UfiSpace S9501-28SMT at the high-speed edge of its rural fibre and wireless networks. OcNOS provides advanced routing, switching, and automation, and integrates with UfiSpace’s power-efficient platforms.

“After testing numerous mainstream switching vendors, it was IP Infusion’s OcNOS with the UfiSpace S9501-28SMT that finally met all our requirements for our high speed edge of our rural fibre and wireless networks,” said James Watts of Inspire Net. “The solution’s power efficiency, robust feature set, and value for money have allowed us to meet the demands of our rural customer base without compromise.”

Outcomes

The OcNOS deployment let Inspire Net replace legacy systems, improve network performance, and gain operational agility while lowering TCO. The disaggregated architecture positions the ISP to expand efficiently as rural demand grows.

Enhanced scalability across distributed rural sites.
Streamlined operations and greater flexibility.
Reduced capital and operational costs.
Power-efficient edge suitable for off-grid and solar-powered locations.
Stronger MPLS-based managed services and traffic engineering.

Why OcNOS

OcNOS delivered the MPLS feature depth, scalability, and cost-performance Inspire Net needed, and paired cleanly with UfiSpace hardware for low-power rural sites. With IDS leading integration, the partnership shows how disaggregated networking can serve ISPs working across challenging geographies.

IP Infusion, Edgecore and SKT Complete Successful Live Proof Of Concept

SK Telecom (SKT) completed a live Proof of Concept with IP Infusion and Edgecore Networks for an IP over DWDM (IPoDWDM) use case running on the Innovative Optical and Wireless Network (IOWN) All-Photonics Network. The trial paired IP Infusion’s OcNOS network operating system with Edgecore whitebox hardware and 400G OpenZR+ QSFP-DD transceivers, validating disaggregated networking for cost-effective, high-performance connectivity.

The Challenge

SKT wanted to test whether disaggregated solutions could deliver the functionality, efficiency, and performance its network requires, while integrating and interoperating with existing traditional equipment. The operator targeted cost reduction and technical innovation, and needed to confirm that open, multi-vendor optics could perform across a long-distance point-to-point environment.

The Solution

SKT selected IP Infusion and deployed OcNOS-SP-PLUS SKUs on Edgecore whitebox platforms, with 400G OpenZR+ QSFP-DD transceivers from multiple industry vendors. SKT’s SDN Orchestrator provided centralized, automated management and real-time monitoring of the optical modules.

OcNOS SP running on Edgecore whitebox hardware
400G OpenZR+ QSFP-DD optics from multiple vendors
Long-distance P2P IPoDWDM topology over the IOWN APN
SDN Orchestrator control of Tx Power, Line Rate, and Wavelength, with telemetry-based status monitoring

Outcomes

The POC validated the technical feasibility of disaggregated IPoDWDM and demonstrated end-to-end interoperability across a heterogeneous, multi-vendor stack. SKT controlled optical module parameters through the SDN Orchestrator and monitored status via telemetry, simplifying operations and supporting reliable performance across the disaggregated solution.

Live IPoDWDM trial completed over the IOWN All-Photonics Network
Seamless integration between OcNOS, Edgecore hardware, and SKT’s SDN Orchestrator
Centralized, automated management of optical modules with real-time telemetry
A path toward broader adoption of disaggregated networking in commercial deployments

Why OcNOS

OcNOS gave SKT a flexible IPoDWDM platform that runs on open whitebox hardware and works with OpenZR+ optics from multiple suppliers. As Takki Yu, Vice President, Head of Infra Tech at SKT, put it: “This live trial with IP Infusion and Edgecore validates the viability of disaggregated solutions for our network. Leveraging SKT’s advanced SDN Orchestrator, this successful POC marks a significant step toward achieving cost efficiency and technical excellence in our IPoDWDM use case.”

Fiber Provider Premium Choice Broadband Modernizes Core Network With IP Infusion

Premium Choice Broadband, a Maine-based fiber services provider headquartered in Brewer, modernized its core network with IP Infusion OcNOS SP running on UfiSpace open hardware. The upgrade replaced an existing Cisco core router and shifted Premium Choice toward a disaggregated networking strategy that supports its mission of bridging the digital divide across rural Maine.

The Challenge

Founded in 2007 and part of the Varney family of companies, Premium Choice Broadband has grown from five broadcast locations around Bangor to more than 67 sites covering roughly 7,000 square miles between Rockwood and Surry. The operator delivers fiber-to-the-home, DSL, cable, and wireless services to over 5,000 Maine families and businesses across Hancock, Penobscot, and Piscataquis counties.

To keep pace with that footprint, Premium Choice needed to upgrade an aging Cisco core router and, in a follow-on project, replace a Ubiquiti EdgeRouter Infinity supporting a statewide fiber ring. Budget pressure and the cost of traditional rip-and-replace upgrades made the existing vendor path unattractive.

The Solution

Premium Choice selected IP Infusion OcNOS SP on UfiSpace white box hardware for both projects:

Initial deployment: OcNOS-SP-IPBASE-2400 on the UfiSpace S9600-72XC aggregation router, a disaggregated platform built for 5G and broadband applications with up to 2.4 Tbps of switching capacity.
Second phase: OcNOS-SP-IPBASE-800 on UfiSpace S9510-28DC hardware to connect a fiber ring around the state of Maine, providing an easy path to 400G ports.
Optics: Premium Choice sourced interconnect optics from E.C.I. Networks to link the OcNOS routers.

Outcomes

The initial deployment succeeded on its own terms and gave Premium Choice the confidence to begin the second upgrade phase around the statewide fiber ring. Because the new core runs as software on open hardware, future capacity and feature upgrades arrive as low-impact software updates rather than wholesale equipment swaps.

Replaced an outdated Cisco core router with a disaggregated OcNOS SP and UfiSpace stack.
Positioned the network for 400G port expansion as the fiber ring buildout continues.
Reduced exposure to vendor-dictated upgrade cycles by separating software from hardware.

Why OcNOS

“The immediate availability of upgrade equipment, the robustness of the software, and, of course, the paradigm-changing price, made our upgrade choice relatively obvious,” said Andy Breda, Network Manager of Premium Choice Broadband. “Network disaggregation and smart software not only make today’s performance sufficient for any modern application, but upgrades in the future will consist of low-impact software updates versus the rip-and-replace strategy other vendors require.”