EPS Global, a leading value-added distributor of cutting-edge technology solutions, joined efforts with PLVision, an open networking software product development company, to offer customers the Wistron ES-2227-54TS 1G PoE switch, pre-installed with PLVision’s SONiC Lite, a lightweight SONiC-based distribution.

SONiC NOS is widely adopted by data center operators and hyperscalers due to its flexibility and scalability. However, when it comes to edge and campus deployments, challenges such as hardware compatibility, resource constraints, and operational complexity may arise, requiring tailored solutions.

The Wistron ES-2227-54TS 1G PoE switch, with pre-installed SONiC Lite, addresses these challenges by offering a lightweight, tailored solution designed specifically for access and management switches in DC, edge and campus environments. SONiC Lite retains key features of Community SONiC, such as Layer 2 switching, Layer 3 routing, and robust security, while adding essential enterprise features like xSTP, OLS, and PoE++. This combination enhances network infrastructure with improved performance, control, sustainability, and agility.

Through this partnership, customers can leverage Wistron’s high-performance hardware, optimized with PLVision’s SONiC Lite, to build scalable and adaptable network infrastructures while reducing Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). This integrated hardware-software solution provides enterprises with a resource-efficient, open networking alternative that is ideal for edge and campus deployments.

About EPS Global

EPS Global is a world-leading value-added distributor, delivering end-to-end open disaggregated networking and wireless solutions to Data Center, Telco and Service Provider customers across North and South America, EMEA and Asia since 1999. EPS Global sits at the center of the open networking ecosystem, bringing together world class hardware and software to offer turnkey solutions for any use case providing network design, tech support, and hardware integration for hassle-free, consolidated shipments to customers’ point of use. EPS Global offers stock availability, local language and currency support from its network of 28 global locations. For more information see www.epsglobal.com.

About PLVision

PLVision is a European networking software product development company that helps businesses unlock the full potential of open and disaggregated networking. We deliver end-to-end, vendor-agnostic solutions, tailored to meet client’s specific use cases — enabling greater flexibility, scalability, and sustainability while ensuring cost control and predictability.

Leveraging strategic partnerships with industry leaders, major hardware vendors, and membership in key open networking communities, PLVision ensures delivered software solutions remain future-ready and aligned with the latest open networking innovations, empowering clients to achieve their business goals and long-term success.

About SONiC Lite

SONiC Lite is an enterprise distribution of SONiC by PLVision for cost-effective management and access platforms in data center, edge, and campus deployments. SONiC Lite enables the construction of networks using less demanding and more affordable networking equipment while remaining hardware vendor-neutral and contains all the key features of SONiC needed for your use case (L2 switching, L3 routing, security, etc.). Want to learn more about how SONiC Lite can benefit your business? Download our solution brief.