Agentic AI on SONiC: Building the Open AI Fabric

Fall 2025

Agentic AI shifts networks from static pipelines to autonomous, intent-driven workflows—demanding open, lossless fabrics that can adapt in real time. This panel explores how SONiC serves as the foundation for an AI Fabric, with Edgecore enabling open, scalable switching and Dorado Software powering automation and closed-loop operations. We’ll translate agent intent into network policy (e.g., QoS/ECN for RDMA, congestion visibility, rapid re-pathing), outline reference leaf–spine patterns for GPU clusters, and show how open networking plus standards-based orchestration deliver performance, portability, and reduced lock-in for enterprise AI at scale.

Speakers:

Eric Hanselman is the chief analyst at S&P Global Market Intelligence. He coordinates industry analysis across the broad portfolio of technology, media and telecommunications research disciplines, with an extensive, hands-on understanding of a range of subject areas, including information security, networks and semiconductors and their intersection in areas such as AI, 5G and edge computing. Eric helps S&P Global’s clients navigate these turbulent waters and capitalize on potential outcomes. He is a member of the IEEE, a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and a VMware Certified Professional. He is also a frequent speaker at leading industry conferences and hosts the Next in Tech technology podcast.

Stefan is a growth-focused and dynamic executive with extensive experience in leading all facets of technical operations. Stefan is currently serving as CTO of Dorado Software, a leading provider of Fabric Orchestration and Management for Enterprise, Cloud and Telco. Stefan’s prior experience includes Vice President of Networking at Dell Technologies where he spearheaded introduction of SONiC in support of disaggregated Open Networking in partnership with Microsoft and Broadcom.

Industry veteran with vast hands-on experience across all aspects of digital infrastructure. Recognized for building and managing high-performing sales, business development and marketing teams, fostering business growth and delivering impactful programs. Relationship builder. Previously held executive-level positions with Digital, Extreme Networks, Citrix, Vertiv, Legrand, Uptime Institute and NetBrain.

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