Author: Spoorthi Bandapelli

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OpenStack

Building a data center is not what it used to be. Servers, VMs, networking fabrics-these are no longer simple decisions. It’s a web of complexity, soaring costs, and unpredictable supply chains. What if you could build a cloud-like data center on your terms-without dependence on proprietary vendors, spiraling costs, or delays? Most IT leaders want this, but few know it’s within reach.

There is a better way. You can simplify how you deploy, manage, and scale your servers, VMs, and networking fabric with our OpenStack services-while keeping complete control over your infrastructure.

OpenStack & Open Networking: Your Infrastructure, Simplified

At PalC Networks,we work with businesses to provide cost-effective & fully managed data centers by offering Managed OpenStack Services integrated with open networking powered by SONiC, white-box hardware, and robust server management.

Why It’s Time to Rethink Your Infrastructure

  • High Costs: Proprietary hardware and closed platforms lead to high CAPEX and OPEX.
  • Limited Vendor Choice: Limited flexibility to switch vendors or optimize your stack.
  • Operational Complexity: Servers, VMs, and networking require round-the-clock management and skilled personnel.
  • Supply Chain Vulnerabilities: Global uncertainties affect hardware procurement timelines.

Modernizing with OpenStack Managed by PalC

1. SONiC-Powered Open Networking

  • Vendor-neutral NOS running on white-box switches.
  • Seamlessly integrates with OpenStack to create a unified network fabric.
  • Optimized for low latency, high throughput, and AI-ready infrastructure.

2. White-Box Hardware

  • Hardware partnerships with Edgecore, Broadcom, and other leading providers.
  • Flexible hardware choices reduce supply chain risks and enhance customization.

3. OpenStack-Powered Private Cloud Orchestration

  • Automates the deployment and management of servers, VMs, and networking.
  • Offers a cost-effective, scalable alternative to VMware and other proprietary solutions.
  • Simplifies data center operations by combining computing, networking, and storage under a single pane of glass.

How We Support You

PalC Networks’ support extends across every aspect of data center and cloud operations:

How We Make It Happen

1. End-to-End Infrastructure Management

We handle every aspect of your data center—from deploying physical servers to orchestrating virtual machines and designing a high-performance network fabric. With PalC Networks, you get a fully managed, seamlessly integrated environment tailored to your business needs.

2. Infra Scalability

Our OpenStack-powered cloud infrastructure is built to scale with your business. Whether you need to expand your VM capacity, add new servers, or enhance your network capabilities, we ensure your infrastructure grows without disruptions.

3. Performance Optimization

We design and fine-tune your data center setup to ensure low latency, high throughput, and reliable connectivity—essential for AI, data-intensive applications, and mission-critical workloads.

4. Integrated Monitoring & Support

24×7 proactive monitoring, real-time alerts, and fast issue resolution. Our technical experts ensure your infrastructure stays healthy and optimized, so you can focus on innovation.

5. Real-World Applications

PalC Networks empowers businesses across sectors, including enterprises, cloud providers, co-location services, and startups, to build data centers and private clouds that rival public cloud capabilities—without vendor lock-in or spiraling costs.

Build What’s Next for Your Data Center

With PalC Networks, you can simplify your infrastructure while enhancing performance and flexibility with our expert support. Building a data center from scratch, modernizing an existing setup —servers, VMs, networking, and cloud operations, so you can focus on what matters most: growing your business.

Explore Our OpenStack Capabilities

If you need support or guidance in exploring OpenStack, open networking, or data center infrastructure optimization, we are here to help.

Contact us today to learn how PalC Networks can support your journey towards future-ready infrastructure.

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BFSI
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The BFSI (Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance) industry is at a pivotal moment. As financial institutions strive for faster transactions, enhanced security, and seamless customer experiences, they are also going along with tightening regulations, evolving cyber threats and increasing operational costs.

A few years ago, moving to the cloud was the critical task for digital transformation in BFSI. Security concerns, compliance mandates, and the need for ultra-low latency have led many institutions to rethink their infrastructure strategies. The debate between cloud vs. on-prem, agility vs. security, cost vs. control is heating up-and the answer lies in a more flexible, Open Networking approach.

At PalC Networks, we partner with financial institutions to enhance their infrastructure by removing inefficiencies and implementing adaptable, performance-driven architectures. Our approach integrates advanced security frameworks, intelligent threat detection, and proactive risk mitigation while ensuring adherence to global and industry-specific compliance standards. By leveraging open, modular networking solutions, software-driven architectures and hardware-accelerated processing, we enable real-time data handling, secure transaction flows, automated network management and dynamic policy enforcement.

But before we discuss how Open Networking is solving these challenges, let’s take a step back and understand what’s really holding BFSI firms back.

The Biggest Challenges BFSI Firms Face Today

1. The Need for Speed

From digital payments to real-time financial transactions, speed has become a critical factor in ensuring seamless banking and customer experiences. Customers expect immediate access to their funds, and delays can result in lost opportunities, frustrated clients, and even regulatory penalties.

However,outdated network architectures can’t keep up with the real-time nature of today’s financial transactions. Latency, congestion, and outdated routing protocols are slowing down the very services that BFSI institutions need to excel in.

What’s needed?

A network that is built for speed-first operations, with intelligent routing and high-performance infrastructure.

2. Security Threats Are Escalating

The BFSI sector is one of the biggest targets for cybercriminals. Whether it’s ransomware, insider fraud, or large-scale DDoS attacks, financial institutions face millions of security threats every day.

The problem?
Many legacy security systems are reactive, identifying threats only after the damage is done.
Insider threats and account takeovers often go unnoticed until it’s too late.
Regulatory compliance (PCI-DSS, GDPR, RBI guidelines) demands constant security audits, increasing operational complexity.

What’s needed?

AI-driven, Zero Trust security models that detect and mitigate threats before they can cause harm.

3. Cloud is Not a One-Size-Fits-All Solution

While the cloud has transformed BFSI operations, not every workload belongs in the cloud.

Why?
Regulations require financial institutions to keep sensitive data on-premises for compliance reasons. Mission-critical applications demand predictable performance that cloud-based infrastructures often struggle to guarantee. Hybrid workloads need seamless interoperability between on-prem data centers and cloud environments—something that traditional networking models don’t easily support.

What’s needed?

A flexible networking model that allows BFSI firms to securely operate in hybrid and multi-cloud environments while keeping sensitive data where it belongs.

4. The High Cost of Vendor Lock-In

BFSI institutions spend millions on proprietary, vendor-locked infrastructure that limits their ability to innovate.

The problem?
Proprietary hardware and software often come with long-term contracts, restrictive licensing, and expensive upgrades.
Lack of flexibility prevents rapid scaling and customization.
Vendor-locked solutions often lack interoperability with modern cloud-native systems.

What’s needed?

A vendor-neutral, cost-efficient network that gives control back to BFSI firms instead of keeping them locked into expensive long-term commitments.

Here’s the Key to Solving BFSI’s Infrastructure Challenges

The BFSI sector needs a different approach-one that balances security, scalability, and cost-effectiveness while enabling innovation. Open Networking is that approach.

How Open Networking Solves BFSI’s Key Challenges

  • Open Networking-Based Network Fabric 
    BFSI networks require ultra-fast, congestion-free transaction handling. SONiC based Open Networking with EVPN-VXLAN overlays enables Layer 2/3 segmentation, while automated network provisioning dynamically scales resources to match real-time demand. Optimized routing ensures minimal latency, keeping digital payments and banking operations instant and reliable.
  • Cost-Efficient, Vendor-Neutral Networking
    BFSI firms can eliminate vendor lock-in with SONiC-based disaggregated networking, replacing expensive, proprietary solutions with scalable, open-source alternatives. This reduces operational costs, enhances flexibility, and ensures institutions can scale infrastructure without restrictive licensing agreements or hardware dependencies.
  • DPU-Accelerated Security with Zero Trust
    Traditional security models struggle to handle real-time fraud detection and cyber threats. DPUs enable inline encryption, deep packet inspection (DPI), and AI-driven anomaly detection without straining CPU resources. Zero Trust Security (ZTS) enforces continuous verification, micro-segmentation, and real-time compliance enforcement using open-source security frameworks.
  • Hybrid & Multi-Cloud Adaptability
    Financial institutions must balance on-prem compliance with cloud scalability. OpenStack-powered private clouds enable secure, regulated workload management, while Kubernetes orchestration dynamically scales applications across hybrid environments. This ensures seamless interconnectivity between private, public, and edge computing.

BFSI Demands Smarter, More Adaptive Networks

Financial institutions can no longer afford rigid, outdated networking models when the industry is moving toward:

  • Ultra-low latency transactions that meet the demands of real-time banking and trading.
  • AI-driven, proactive security that prevents cyberattacks before they cause damage.
  • Hybrid and multi-cloud flexibility that balances performance, security, and cost.
  • Vendor-neutral, open architectures that give financial firms complete control over their infrastructure.

At PalC Networks, we help financial institutions embrace Open Networking with confidence. Whether you need a cloud-ready network, a high-performance trading infrastructure, or a secure banking solution, we’ve got you covered.

Connect with our experts today to know what’s next for your Infra.

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Networking

In the ever-evolving landscape of network infrastructure management, PalC Networks introduces a cutting-edge solution that empowers organizations to efficiently control and optimize their network resources. Our Network Management System – PalC NetPulse is designed with a robust set of features, following the FCAPS framework, which covers Fault, Configuration, Accounting, Performance, and Security management. Let’s delve into what sets PalC NetPulse apart and how it caters to the diverse needs of network operators and OEM/NOS vendors.

The Power of PalC NetPulse
Efficiency and Control:

  • L1 Cross Connect for EdgeCore Cassini Boxes: We’ve integrated L1 cross-connect capabilities for EdgeCore Cassini boxes, enhancing your control over network resources.
  • Interface Configuration Management: Our NMS software offers streamlined configuration management for both Ethernet and Optical interfaces, simplifying network setup and maintenance.
  • Inventory and User Management: PalC NetPulse provides robust inventory management, allowing you to keep track of network assets

Comprehensive Monitoring:
Peripheral Device Monitoring: Stay on top of your network’s health by monitoring peripheral devices. PalC NetPulse offers a holistic view of your infrastructure.

  • Optical Parameter Monitoring: Get in-depth insights into optical parameters to ensure
    optimal performance.
  • Topology Viewer and Alarms/Event Notification: Visualize your network’s topology
    and receive real-time alarms and notifications. Stay informed and respond swiftly.
  • Microservices Compatible Architecture: Our NMS is built on a microservices-
    compatible architecture, ensuring flexibility and scalability for your evolving network
    needs.

What Lies Ahead in Our Roadmap:
We are committed to enhancing our NMS software further to meet the ever-changing demands of network management:
Layer-2 Configuration Features: We are adding more layer-2 configuration features to provide you with a more comprehensive toolkit.

  • Advanced Automation: Our NetPulse will have enhanced network automation capabilities, simplifying complex tasks.
  • Integration with Cloud-Based Environments: In line with the industry’s shift towards cloud-based solutions, we are working on seamless integration with cloud environments.

Supported Software for Versatility
PalC NetPulse is compatible with various software platforms, making it versatile and adaptable to different deployment scenarios:

SONiC for Data-Center Deployments: Perfect for data-center networks, PalC NetPulse integrates seamlessly with SONiC.

  • Goldstone for Packet Optical Deployments: If your network requires packet optical solutions, PalC NetPulse has you covered with Goldstone compatibility.
  • OcNOS for Data Center/CSR Requirements: Data center and carrier-grade service provider networks benefit from our support for OcNOS.