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Engineering the Future: Building the Next Generation of Distributed Data Centers for 5G and AI In the fast-paced landscape of technology, where 5G, edge computing, and AI applications are advancing at unprecedented rates, the need for robust, resilient, and cost-effective infrastructure is paramount. This is where the concept of distributed data centers comes into play, redefining the way we approach network architecture from edge to cloud. In this post, we delve into the challenges, trends, and innovative solutions driving the next generation of distributed data centers for the 5G and AI era. Read More

Mahesh Jethanandani is a Distinguished Engineer, Office of the CTO at Arrcus. He is also an Area Director for Operations and Management Area (OPS), IETF. Read More

As the demand for 5G services continues to grow, Mobile Network Operators and Service Providers need solutions that simplify the deployment and delivery of their services. One solution gaining momentum is 5G with Segment Routing v6 Mobile Us-er Plane (SRv6 MUP). SRv6 MUP is a new routing technology designed to streamline the deployment and delivery of 5G services by providing a simplified and segment-based approach. This article provides an overview of SRv6 MUP, its underlying SRv6 technology and its benefits for next-generation mobile networks. Read More

ArcEdge virtual routers running on AICs based on Intel® NetSec Accelerator Reference Design presents significant cost optimization opportunities for data center operators. Its modular design allows for the rapid expansion of network connectivity without adding additional servers, thus saving costs on capital acquisition, space, power, and the cooling costs associated with traditional servers. Read More

For the second consecutive year, Arrcus was recognized by Light Reading for its outstanding achievements as a private company driving next-generation communications innovation. Read More

A hybrid multi-cloud approach provides enterprises and service providers with more options, greater agility, and adaptability. But building, managing, and securing connections among different cloud platforms can be complex and expensive — particularly when done manually and when security is just an afterthought. Read More

To get the best of both the public and the private cloud, more and more companies are moving towards hybrid cloud deployments. The private cloud offers excellent control and security, while the public offers expansive computing powers. With a hybrid cloud architecture, enterprises and network operators can keep and manage critical data and resources on secure private servers and move them to a public server for different processing requirements. Read More

At Arrcus we’ve engineered the next generation platform to deliver on the needs for a new reality. One that is scalable, agile, programmable, and secure. A network without boundaries so your business can grow without restrictions. Read More

At Arrcus we are dedicated to bringing multi-cloud networking to enterprises, service providers and colocation providers. We’ve successfully illustrated this in our recent work with CoreSite, a leading provider of datacenter, cloud and colocation services. Read More

As the consumption of digital workloads accelerates in these post-covid times, IT teams are stretched thin as they try to make applications available ubiquitously. These applications need access to data residing in digital islands such as - data centers, co-location providers, service provider hosted infrastructures, edge compute, 5G, and the public clouds. To provide seamless connectivity between applications and data, most enterprises are adopting public clouds as part of their IT strategy. While some enterprises prefer one cloud over others, to avoid vendor lock-ins and to avail best of breed services from each cloud provider, most enterprises prefer a multi-cloud approach. Read More

If there is ever a silver lining to be found in this pandemic, then it’s definitely the way it forced both individuals and enterprises to make the most of less-than-ideal conditions — first to consider, then to adapt, and ultimately to thrive while doing things previously thought impossible. Read More

The Internet was built to trade messages, exchange files and gain remote access. As a result, the early design was focused on solving the technical challenges of moving information quickly and reliably. But few could predict how popular and essential the Internet would become. Read More

The demand for high-capacity network and data center infrastructure is at an all-time high due to the growth of cloud computing and the ramping-up of 5G services. Read More

Supporting up to 768Tbps of routing performance, the Virtualized Distributed Router (VDR), a distributed routing system built using standalone ODM/OEM networking and server units, provides supply base diversification while offering unprecedented port density and scale, well beyond the limits of a traditional chassis-based solution. Read More

As the hyperscale networking software company, Arrcus is democratizing networking by providing best-in-class software, the most flexible consumption model, and the lowest total cost of ownership to our customers so that they have the freedom to thrive. Read More

In data center infrastructure, “at scale” is commonly invoked as a critical design objective. Bigger is better – simple enough, right? But what does it really mean to build infrastructure that delivers scalability for the growth of modern applications? Read More

Through the generations of cellular and mobile technology, the most apparent changes have been in the radio technology and new services enabled, whether digital modulation or text messaging. While every new generation is a leap forward in performance and new services, the overarching trend in the mobility infrastructure has paralleled the trend in other networks; all IP-based services, and all-IP-based infrastructure. Read More

First, I hope everyone is doing well and staying safe. It is now more important than ever to stay connected, keep conversing with one another, and keep innovating. I feel so happy sharing this blog with the networking community, and the network warriors who are helping the world function during this unprecedented time. Read More

The last 18 months have seen several changes in the networking market. Just in the last year or so, we’ve seen rapid consolidation in the industry: Silver Peak (acquired by HPE), CloudGenix (SDWAN, acquired by Palo Alto Networks), Cumulus (Top of Rack Switching, acquired by NVIDIA), Metaswitch (Networking software, acquired by Microsoft), Affirmed (Telco software, acquired by Microsoft). There have also been several new startups, as well as existing startups that have raised significant capital (Arrcus, Aviatrix, Alkira, DriveNets). Read More

We are witnessing a period of incredible transformation with trends like 5G, edge computing underpinned by explosive growth in rich media content, hyper-connected users/devices, and mobile traffic. At the same time, providers and enterprises alike are also contending with rising customer expectations around end-user experience, newer services, and the need for new monetization models – all the while trying to flatten or even bend the cost-curve. Read More

The era of application workloads deployed and consumed from enterprise data centers and the public cloud are exploding across our digital-first world. As these mid-to-large sized organizations rapidly expand to deploy their workloads either as monoliths or microservices, in virtual machines, in containers or as a hybrid – within their own data centers or in the public cloud, the need for a new networking architecture and solution is now critical. Read More

EVPN VxLAN has become the de facto solution for multi-tenant overlay networks in the datacenter in recent years and has been deployed by numerous customers spanning many different verticals. Read More

Network monitoring and visibility solutions have always been the cornerstone of a good network architecture. In modern networks, these requirements have been amplified by the need for simple and scalable real-time solutions to meet operational and business SLAs. Read More

Traditional networking applications, and more broadly, network operating systems (NOS) are monolithic. This lack of software modularity has led to siloed software solutions from the incumbent vendors. Read More

In the age of digital transformation, advancements in 5G, AI, machine learning, IOT, and network automation require smarter, scalable, and secure networks that lower the total costs of ownership. In a bid to achieve these goals, network infrastructure is increasingly becoming routing-centric. Read More

We are now in the era that many are calling the fourth industrial revolution, more popularly known as digital transformation. Advancements including 5G, AI, machine learning, IoT, automation, and blockchain are enabling businesses to push the boundaries of technological innovations... Read More

The internet is a constantly evolving network. While its primary purpose continues to be that of providing global connectivity, we are in the digital era where much of the growth is occurring at the edge. There are several reasons for edge networks to be richly connected – delivering content over optimal paths, being geographically close to the consumer for better user experience, continuous growth of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) applications over 5G connectivity demanding low latency, etc... Read More

As application-centric digital infrastructures have become mainstream, data center network architectures (across both enterprises and providers) are firmly rooted in routing-centric designs leaving behind the siloed switching-centric designs of the past. Starting with the hyperscale cloud providers and extending to most major enterprises, multi-tier Clos topologies (“Leaf-Spine”) are the norm today and into the foreseeable future. These designs enable wide fan-out bandwidth for east-west host-to-host communication, Layer 3 routing to the top-of-rack (or even into the server host), and consistent latency metrics... Read More

At Arrcus, that’s how we continue to create a truly unique opportunity for our customers by enabling open integration of silicon, hardware, and software – essentially providing them the benefit to choose best-in-class options. Our approach to networking is ushering in a new wave of innovation across the datacenter, the edge, and the cloud... Read More

Over the past year, I have been fortunate to talk to a number of thought leaders and CXOs across both enterprise and service providers in an effort to understand the challenges they face within their respective businesses. One consistent issue at the top-of-mind for these executives is how to rapidly maximize the business impact of their digital transformation strategies while lowering their overall TCOs. This includes leveling the playing field for their business (providers, retail, healthcare, logistics, etc.) while competing against a new wave of technology-centric hyperscalers. Read More

When I was asked to join the advisory board of Arrcus, Inc. last June, my first question was not about their product offering. I wanted to know the people of Arrcus and what type of culture they were building. In my 20 years of experience working in the Bay Area, where I spent more than a decade at Google, I’ve come to appreciate the critical role that people, culture, and values play in a company’s success. For a new entrant working to disrupt established markets where a small number of large players dominate, the ability to attract and retain... Read More

Businesses are driving digital initiatives that fundamentally change the way they interact with customers and provide them with a consistent, superior experience. These enterprises/providers have assets that span the cloud, offices, and increasingly the “intelligent” edge and business models that transcend all of these assets. Read More

As one of the first advisors brought in by Arrcus and co-chair of the IPv6 Operations Working Group, I am now continuing a long career in working with the protocols that make up the fundamental workings of the Internet. Read More

In the course of my work with Clear Ventures, an early-stage technology investment firm based in Palo Alto, I’m always looking for companies like Arrcus. In fact, our firm has invested in Arrcus because we’ve seen the magnitude of the company’s potential to disrupt some very entrenched standards in the network infrastructure industry. Read More

Over the 20 plus years I’ve led technology companies, I’ve seen a lot of changes in the industry. Processors and storage continue to get better and cheaper, and the explosion of cloud services is changing the role of the data center. Read More

While I am a member of the technical staff here at Arrcus, I want to emphasize that everyone is a member of the technical staff here—we’re a flat organization. I’ve been in computing for 53 years, and the industry has changed tremendously over that time period. Read More

As a managing director at General Catalyst Partners and investor in Arrcus, I’ve had the opportunity to lead the latest round of Arrcus’s financing. As with all investments, our interest in Arrcus stems from a number of specific advantages we see the company has. Read More

At Arrcus, we found ourselves presented with the rare opportunity of creating a new network operating system from ground up. With this blank sheet of paper in front of us, we were able to use first order architectural principles and incorporate features that we know to be proven and best-in-class. Read More