Hydro Québec Research Institute Validates VyOS for Next-Gen Networking Experiments — VyOS Networks Corporation

Event summary

Hydro Québec Research Institute (IREQ) validated VyOS for IPv6 and SRv6 architectures in a lab environment.
VyOS enabled rapid experimentation with multi-provider BGP, IPv6-first designs, and early SRv6 testing.
The deployment accelerated research cycles and reduced dependency on vendor-specific hardware.
Jean-Guy Quenneville, Researcher at IREQ, highlighted VyOS's flexibility for networking experiments.

The big picture

Hydro Québec’s validation of VyOS underscores the growing trend among utilities to adopt flexible, open-source networking solutions for modernizing power grid telecommunications. This shift aligns with broader industry movements toward IPv6 and SRv6 as foundational technologies for next-generation networks. The success of this collaboration could influence other research institutions and enterprises to explore similar open networking platforms.

What we're watching

IPv6 Adoption: The pace at which Hydro Québec transitions from lab validation to production deployment of IPv6 and SRv6 architectures.
Vendor Flexibility: Whether VyOS can sustain its position as a preferred platform for research institutions exploring next-gen networking technologies.
Utility Sector Trends: How other large utility companies may follow Hydro Québec’s lead in adopting open-source networking solutions for critical infrastructure.