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Business Wire
20-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
FusionLayer Joins the Open Programmable Infrastructure (OPI) Project to Advance Open-Source Networking Innovation
HELSINKI, Finland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FusionLayer, a leading innovator in cloud infrastructure solutions, proudly announces its membership in the Open Programmable Infrastructure (OPI) Project, fostering an open ecosystem for next-generation architectures and frameworks, hosted by the Linux Foundation. This strategic collaboration underscores FusionLayer's commitment to advancing programmable infrastructure through open-source technologies. The OPI Project is a community-driven initiative focused on creating a standards-based open ecosystem for next-generation architectures and frameworks based on Data Processing Units (DPUs) and Infrastructure Processing Units (IPUs) technology. By joining this initiative, FusionLayer aims to contribute its expertise in network automation and orchestration to the broader open-source community. "Joining the OPI Project marks a significant milestone for FusionLayer," said Juha Holkkola, the Co-Founder and Chief Executive at FusionLayer. "Our involvement reflects our dedication to collaborative innovation and our belief in the power of open-source solutions to drive the future of programmable infrastructure." FusionLayer began exploring Secure Zero-Touch Provisioning (SZTP) over a year ago, aligning with the standard adopted by the OPI Project for zero-touch onboarding. After finding that the SZTP client developed within the OPI Project was still at a prototype level, FusionLayer developed its high-performance alternative in collaboration with Business Finland, Finland's official government agency for innovation funding and investment promotion. Released under the Apache 2.0 license, this open-source SZTP client is now ready for production deployments utilising the SZTP standard. 'We're excited to welcome FusionLayer and their contribution to the OPI Project,' said Arpit Joshipura, general manager, Networking, Edge and IoT, at the Linux Foundation. "Their work on SZTP clients has the potential to strengthen onboarding capabilities , and we are looking forward to FusionLayer enabling more open source contributions with OPI that will enable secure, scalable infrastructure provisioning." Through active participation in the OPI Project, FusionLayer will collaborate with industry leaders to shape the future of programmable infrastructure, ensuring that emerging technologies are accessible, efficient, and secure. Open Programmable infrastructure enables telecoms and enterprises to reduce operational complexity, accelerate service delivery, and increase automation across hybrid environments. These advancements ultimately translate into lower total cost of ownership, faster innovation cycles, and enhanced agility in adapting to evolving market demands. For more information about FusionLayer and its initiatives, visit To learn more about the OPI Project, please visit About FusionLayer FusionLayer specializes in delivering advanced cloud infrastructure solutions that automate and simplify the deployment of applications across multiple environments. With a strong emphasis on open-source technologies and collaborative development, FusionLayer is committed to providing innovative, scalable, and efficient solutions that empower organizations in today's digital landscape.
Business Wire
30-04-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
FusionLayer Releases World's First Production-Grade Open Source SZTP Client to Advance Secure Automation for Edge and AI
HELSINKI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FusionLayer, a leader in network automation technologies, today announced the launch of the world's first production-grade Secure Zero Touch Provisioning (SZTP) client. Fully compliant with the client-side requirements of RFC 8572, the SZTP client has been released under the Apache 2.0 open-source license and is now available on GitHub. As digital transformation accelerates, secure and automated infrastructure deployment is becoming critical. Traditional zero-touch provisioning methods have often lacked adequate security, leaving systems vulnerable during their most sensitive stages. The SZTP standard addresses these gaps by introducing secure authentication and cryptographic integrity checks during initial device onboarding, providing enhanced protection compared to earlier zero-touch approaches. 'Secure zero-touch provisioning is fundamental for automating the onboarding of devices at the edges of modern networks,' said Juha Holkkola, Co-founder and Chief Executive of FusionLayer. 'As the number of connected devices grows exponentially, particularly in edge locations, manual configuration is no longer feasible. With the rise of edge computing, driven largely by the demands of AI applications, ensuring that devices can be securely commissioned and decommissioned without human intervention is a key requirement for scaling operations effectively.' By releasing our SZTP client as open-source software, we enable organizations of all sizes to leverage secure automation without vendor lock-in. This approach mirrors how DHCP clients became a universal part of network infrastructures, and we expect SZTP to play a similar role in the next generation of digital ecosystems,' Holkkola added. 'We invite the community — developers, enterprises, and innovators — to try out the new client and join us in building a more automated, secure, and efficient future. The FusionLayer SZTP client can be accessed now at By making the client freely available, FusionLayer supports broader adoption of secure automation practices across sectors such as telecommunications, manufacturing, and smart infrastructure. This initiative is vital in enabling secure, large-scale rollouts of AI-driven edge services, helping organizations meet the demands of a rapidly evolving technological landscape. The introduction of the open-source SZTP client marks a significant step for the ICT industry, promoting standards-driven innovation and greater resilience in critical infrastructure. By simplifying secure device onboarding at scale, FusionLayer contributes to building a more sustainable, efficient, and secure digital economy. About FusionLayer FusionLayer automates the foundations of digital infrastructure. Trusted by enterprises and service providers worldwide, FusionLayer's solutions simplify network planning, deployment, and management for complex, distributed environments. As edge computing, AI, and 5G reshape the future, FusionLayer empowers organizations to achieve agile, secure digital transformation. Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, FusionLayer is committed to advancing a more connected and resilient world. For more information, visit
