Vendor lock-in just shifts from cloud provider to hardware vendor
Replacing public cloud lock-in with proprietary NOS or hardware lock-in on the network layer is not a real private cloud strategy.
SOLUTION · CLOUD & HYBRID CLOUD
Your Private Cloud
Needs a Network
That Actually Performs
Most organisations are escaping the public cloud cost spiral. But private and hybrid cloud only delivers on its promise when the network underneath is fast, programmable, and operationally manageable.
PalC builds that network: open, SONiC-based, EVPN-VXLAN driven, Kubernetes-native, and designed from day one for cloud-grade workloads.
THE REAL PROBLEM
Private cloud sounds simple. The network integration is where it breaks down.
Moving workloads to private infrastructure solves the cost problem, but most organisations hit a wall when the network cannot keep up. That bottleneck undermines every other investment.
30+ vendor sprawl across compute, storage, networking, and security
Every layer introduces a different interface, licence model, and support contract. Complexity grows faster than the platform value.
Network performance cannot match what cloud workloads actually demand
AI, Kubernetes east-west traffic, and multi-tenant workloads require deterministic low-latency networking. Legacy stacks become the bottleneck.
Cloud repatriation stalls without the right network engineering team
Moving workloads off public cloud requires protocol-level network engineering that most infrastructure teams do not have in-house.
TYPICAL PRIVATE CLOUD — THE VENDOR REALITY
What "private cloud" actually looks like without a unified network strategy
Compute
Dell · HPE
Dell · HPE
Storage
NetApp · Pure
NetApp · Pure
Virtualisation
VMware · KVM
VMware · KVM
Containers
Kubernetes
Kubernetes
Network OS
Cisco · Juniper
Cisco · Juniper
Load Balancer
F5 · HAProxy
F5 · HAProxy
Security
Palo Alto
Palo Alto
Backup
Veeam
Veeam
Monitoring
Datadog
Datadog
PalC’s answer: start by getting the network layer right
The network is the connective tissue that touches every other layer. When it is open, programmable, and Kubernetes-native, private cloud becomes simpler to operate, scale, and evolve.
THE PALC APPROACH
Open network infrastructure purpose-built for private and hybrid cloud
PalC engineers the open networking foundation that makes private and hybrid cloud actually deliver on its cost and performance promises.
Open SONiC fabric
Own the NOS and keep hardware choice open with SONiC and EVPN-VXLAN.
Cilium eBPF networking
Kubernetes-native policy, visibility, and east-west control without overlay sprawl.
Data residency by design
Keep traffic inside defined boundaries with segmentation, control, and auditability.
IaC-first delivery
Terraform, Helm, Kubernetes, and ArgoCD delivered through one GitOps pipeline.
PalC Hybrid Cloud Framework
PalC delivers the open networking foundation that connects private cloud, hybrid connectivity, workload orchestration, storage, and policy-driven operations.
Click a component in the diagram or panel to explore details.
On-prem RouterBGP/OSPF edge router
Cloud GatewayAWS Direct Connect / Azure ExpressRoute
VPC/VNet FabricVirtual private cloud network
Managed K8s ClusterEKS / AKS / GKE
Object StorageS3 / Blob / GCS
Monitoring StackCloudWatch / Azure Monitor / Stackdriver
Components
On-Prem Foundation
Private cloud, edge, and on-prem infrastructure layer for controlled workload placement.
- Supports private cloud and on-prem workloads
- Foundation for VMs, containers, and bare metal
- Retains control over data and locality
On-premises infrastructure foundation.
Cloud Gateway
Secure interconnect between on-prem, edge, and public cloud environments.
- Hybrid connectivity across environments
- Policy-based interconnect and mobility
- Consistent control between sites
Connectivity bridge across hybrid environments.
Network Fabric
Programmable VPC-style architecture powered by SONiC and EVPN-VXLAN overlays.
- EVPN-VXLAN overlay networking
- Multi-tenant segmentation
- High-performance east-west traffic
Core differentiator in the hybrid cloud stack.
Compute Orchestration
Kubernetes, KVM, and container runtimes for multi-workload support.
- Supports VMs, containers, and bare metal
- Unified scheduling and lifecycle
- Consistent networking for platforms
Workload orchestration layer.
Storage Layer
Distributed and software-defined storage for hybrid workloads.
- Persistent storage for VMs and containers
- Resilience across zones and sites
- Policy-based performance tiers
Data persistence layer.
Security & Compliance
Unified visibility, policy control, and compliance operations across environments.
- End-to-end policy enforcement
- Data sovereignty alignment
- Telemetry and observability
Security and governance.
Private & Hybrid Foundation
- Network OSSONiC
- FabricEVPN-VXLAN
- Container NetCilium eBPF
- DeliveryIaC + GitOps
Engineering Focus
- ConnectivityPrivate + hybrid
- SegmentationMulti-tenant
- PerformanceLow latency
- OperationsTelemetry
Business Impact
- CostLower egress
- ControlFull ownership
- PortabilityLess lock-in
- ScalePredictable growth
WHERE THIS SOLVES REAL PROBLEMS
Four situations where open networking approach makes a direct difference
Cloud Repatriation
Move workloads off public cloud and actually save money this time
Public cloud cost overruns only become private cloud savings when the underlying network is designed for cloud-grade operations from day one.
- SONiC leaf-spine fabric for wire-rate workload traffic
- EVPN-VXLAN segmentation on-premises
- Cilium eBPF for Kubernetes networking
- Zero internal egress fees and better east-west control
Sovereign & Private Cloud
Build a private cloud that regulators, auditors, and your security team all trust
Government, BFSI, and healthcare organisations need the network layer to enforce residency, segmentation, and security controls from day one.
- Data residency enforced at the network layer
- mTLS between platform components
- GitOps-backed change history
- Segmentation aligned to compliance controls
AI & GPU Infrastructure
GPU clusters need a network that does not become the bottleneck
All-reduce operations, model checkpointing, and high-throughput training jobs all depend on fast, lossless east-west networking.
- High-throughput leaf-spine design
- ECMP for elephant flows
- Lossless fabric tuning
- Isolation between AI project teams
VMware Migration
Escape VMware licensing without a networking crisis
Most VMware exits fail because networking is treated as an afterthought. PalC plans network migration in parallel with compute and operations.
- Network migration planned in parallel with compute
- NSX replacement using SONiC and Cilium
- Hybrid connectivity during transition
- Consistent policy during cut-over
HOW WE DELIVER
A structured path from your current environment to open private cloud
PalC engineers alongside your team from assessment through production handover.
1
Assess a Baseline
We map the current network, compute, and workload state before designing anything.
2
Design the Fabric
SONiC leaf-spine, EVPN-VXLAN, Cilium policy, and IaC patterns are defined with your team.
3
Build & Migrate
Phased delivery with validation first, staged cutover, and network migration aligned with compute.
4
Operate & Evolve
Runbooks, telemetry, dashboards, and enablement make the platform sustainable long term.
WHAT ORGANISATIONS ACHIEVE
Measurable outcomes from organisations that made the move
60%+
Infrastructure cost reduction
Less public cloud egress and better use of owned infrastructure reduce spend for compute-heavy workloads.
100%
Data sovereignty and residency
Every byte stays inside defined boundaries and remains auditable from day one.
Zero
Vendor lock-in on networking
Open SONiC runs on whitebox hardware so you can change vendors without redesigning the stack.
Sub-ms
East-west latency for workloads
Merchant silicon plus EVPN-VXLAN and eBPF networking support demanding application paths.
3x
Faster workload deployment
IaC-first delivery reduces provisioning time and keeps network and compute in the same pipeline.
Full
End-to-end operational visibility
Hubble flow logs, gNMI telemetry, and dashboards create one operational view across the stack.
WHY PALC — NOT JUST ANOTHER INTEGRATOR
The network engineering depth most cloud projects never have
Most integrators can install cloud tooling. Very few can design and operate the open network fabric underneath it at the protocol level. That is PalC’s core capability.
SONiC and open networking is our core
PalC has built and maintained SONiC NOS and deployed SONiC-based fabrics in production carrier and enterprise environments.
Protocol-level engineers — not infrastructure administrators
When BGP EVPN is not converging or VXLAN drops packets under load, PalC can diagnose the protocol layer directly.
Validated in production
PalC designs have been deployed in national-scale payment platforms, regulated enterprises, and AI GPU clusters.
We leave you self-sufficient
Every engagement includes knowledge transfer, runbooks, and team enablement so your team is not perpetually dependent on PalC.
CAPABILITY COMPARISON
| Capability | Our Solution | Public Cloud | Proprietary NOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open NOS — no vendor lock-in | SONiC | No | No |
| Full data sovereignty control | Full | Partial | Conditional |
| Protocol-level BGP / EVPN engineering | Native | No | Vendor only |
| Kubernetes-native Cilium networking | eBPF | Managed only | No |
| Predictable total cost | CapEx model | Variable egress | Licence heavy |
| Hardware vendor flexibility | Any whitebox | N/A | Vendor-locked |
| IaC-first / GitOps delivery | Always | Limited | Add-on tools |
| Flow-level observability | Hubble + gNMI | Charged extra | Partial |
Proven outcomes from the field
Deployments across AI fabrics, multi-cloud, automation, and security.
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