VyOS 1.5 LTS Launches on Equinix Network Edge, Boosting Edge Networking Performance — VyOS Networks Corporation

Event summary

VyOS 1.5 LTS is now available on Equinix Network Edge, offering VPP-accelerated performance and automation-first networking.
VPP dataplane delivers up to 15x faster packet forwarding than standard Linux kernel dataplane.
VyOS 1.5 LTS introduces transactional CLI with commit and rollback, built-in configuration versioning, and automation-first integration.
Available on month-to-month or committed term billing, priced by VNF size, with no per-bandwidth, per-tunnel, or per-user fees.

The big picture

The integration of VyOS 1.5 LTS with Equinix Network Edge addresses the growing demand for high-performance, automated networking solutions at the edge. This move aligns with the broader industry trend towards hybrid cloud and edge computing, where low latency and high throughput are critical. The combination of VPP acceleration and a flexible cost model positions VyOS to capture market share in the rapidly expanding edge networking space.

What we're watching

Performance Adoption: How the 15x performance boost from VPP will drive adoption in high-throughput edge and hybrid cloud deployments.
Automation Integration: Whether the automation-first networking capabilities will streamline operations and reduce manual intervention.
Cost Scalability: The pace at which organizations scale their edge network footprint without traditional licensing overhead.