The networking industry is experiencing a transformative shift through the adoption of open-source technologies, fundamentally altering how network infrastructure is designed, deployed, and managed. This transformation addresses traditional challenges of vendor lock-in, limited flexibility, and complex management through disaggregated networking solutions and standardized interfaces. The evolution encompasses community-driven development models, market dynamics shifts, and technological innovations in automation and programmability. The integration of artificial intelligence and standardized protocols is reshaping network management practices while fostering an environment of continuous innovation and collaboration.
Keywords: infrastructure innovation, network automation, network disaggregation, open source networking, software-defined networks
