IP Networking
Deep protocol engineering across BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, MPLS, Segment Routing, and IPv6 - from greenfield fabric design and multi-vendor integration to RPKI security hardening and production troubleshooting.
Service Category · Networking Engineering
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Deep Protocol & Network Platform Engineering
PalC delivers hands-on engineering across the full networking stack - IP routing protocols, packet optical transport, IPU/DPU data plane programming, and software-defined networking. From RFC-level protocol implementation to production-grade NOS integration, our engineering teams build, port, optimise, and validate the systems that power carrier, enterprise, and cloud networks.
IPU & DPU Services
Hands-on engineering for Intel IPU E2100 and Marvell OCTEON DPU - P4 pipeline programming, DPDK data plane, NF offloading, and cloud-scale bare-metal provisioning.
Packet Optical Networks
Open packet optical transport engineering - Goldstone NOS, OpenTAI, G-MPLS RSVP-TE, NETCONF/YANG management, and multi-vendor interoperability for metro, long-haul, and DCI environments.
SDN & NFV
Software-defined networking and network function virtualisation - open control planes, NFV platform engineering, and SDN integration for multi-vendor carrier and enterprise environments.
Networking engineering demands deep, sustained protocol expertise - not general-purpose software development. PalC's networking practice is purpose-built for the realities of network product development: RFC-level protocol implementation, multi-vendor interoperability, hardware abstraction, and the specialised testing and validation that networking software requires. Every engagement is staffed by engineers who understand control planes, data planes, and the operational behaviours that determine whether a network scales reliably.
IP Networking
Protocol engineering across the full IP routing & switching stack
BGP & Inter-Domain Routing
BGP implementation, policy engineering, route reflector design, RPKI/ROA integration, and performance tuning for carrier and hyperscale fabrics.
IGP & MPLS Engineering
OSPF, IS-IS, MPLS LDP/RSVP-TE, Segment Routing (SR-MPLS, SRv6), and traffic engineering for WAN and data centre topologies.
IPv6 & Dual-Stack
IPv6 deployment engineering, dual-stack transition, NAT64/DNS64, and address planning for enterprise and service provider networks.
Multi-Vendor Integration
Protocol interoperability across Cisco, Juniper, Arista, Nokia, SONiC, and FRR - ensuring consistent behaviour and convergence across heterogeneous networks.
Engagement Approach
- Requirements & Topology AnalysisNetwork topology review, protocol stack assessment, and success criteria definition.
- Architecture & Protocol DesignControl plane design, addressing strategy, and multi-vendor integration plan.
- Implementation & Lab ValidationProtocol configuration, feature implementation, and lab-based functional testing.
- Interoperability & Scale TestingMulti-vendor sessions, convergence testing, and route-scale validation.
- Production Deployment & HandoverStaged rollout, runbook documentation, and knowledge transfer to operations teams.
IPU & DPU Services
Data plane acceleration with Intel IPU & Marvell OCTEON DPU
P4 Pipeline Programming
Custom P4 pipeline design and implementation for packet processing, classification, and forwarding on IPU/DPU hardware targets.
DPDK Data Plane
High-performance DPDK-based data plane development, NIC driver integration, and zero-copy packet processing for cloud infrastructure workloads.
NF Offloading
Network function offloading - firewall, NAT, load balancing, and encryption acceleration from host CPU to DPU/IPU hardware.
Bare-Metal Provisioning
Cloud-scale bare-metal lifecycle management, IPU boot sequencing, infrastructure provisioning, and tenant isolation for multi-tenant environments.
Engagement Approach
- Hardware & Use-Case AssessmentTarget platform evaluation, workload profiling, and offload feasibility analysis.
- Pipeline & Data Plane DesignP4 program design, DPDK integration architecture, and performance target definition.
- Development & Unit TestingPipeline implementation, driver integration, and functional validation on target hardware.
- Performance & Scale TestingThroughput benchmarking, latency profiling, and resource utilisation optimisation.
- Integration & DeploymentHost integration, orchestration hookup, and production deployment with monitoring.
Packet Optical Networks
Open packet optical transport engineering for metro, long-haul & DCI
Goldstone NOS & OpenTAI
Goldstone NOS development and OpenTAI integration for disaggregated optical platforms - transponder management, OLS control, and hardware abstraction.
G-MPLS & RSVP-TE
Generalised MPLS and RSVP-TE for optical circuit provisioning, path computation, and restoration across multi-layer transport networks.
NETCONF/YANG Management
Model-driven management plane engineering - YANG data models, NETCONF/RESTCONF interfaces, and telemetry streaming for optical devices.
Multi-Vendor Interop
Interoperability testing and integration across Lumentum, Infinera, Ciena, and disaggregated transponder/OLS platforms.
Engagement Approach
- Transport Requirements AnalysisCapacity planning, topology mapping, and vendor/platform assessment.
- NOS & Control Plane DesignGoldstone/OpenTAI architecture, management model design, and integration planning.
- Implementation & Lab TestingNOS feature development, hardware bring-up, and functional test execution.
- Interoperability ValidationMulti-vendor optical interop testing with real hardware and traffic scenarios.
- Deployment & Lifecycle SupportField deployment, documentation, and ongoing NOS maintenance support.
SDN & NFV
Software-defined networking & network function virtualisation
SDN Control Plane
OpenFlow, OpenDaylight, ONOS, and custom SDN controller development for programmable network fabrics and traffic steering.
NFV Platform Engineering
VNF lifecycle management, NFVI/VIM integration, and service chaining for carrier-grade virtualised network services.
SD-WAN & Overlay
SD-WAN overlay architecture, tunnel orchestration, policy-based routing, and multi-site connectivity for distributed enterprises.
Network Automation
Intent-based automation, YANG-driven configuration, closed-loop telemetry, and zero-touch provisioning for SDN/NFV deployments.
Engagement Approach
- Use-Case & Architecture AssessmentSDN/NFV maturity evaluation, workload analysis, and target architecture design.
- Controller & Platform DesignSDN controller selection, NFV infrastructure design, and integration architecture.
- Development & IntegrationController apps, VNF onboarding, service chaining, and automation pipeline development.
- Validation & Performance TestingFunctional validation, failover testing, and scale benchmarking in lab environments.
- Rollout & Operational HandoverStaged production deployment, monitoring setup, and runbook handover.
Service Comparison at a Glance
A quick reference across Networking Engineering services to help identify the right fit for your requirements.
| IP Networking | IPU & DPU | Packet Optical | SDN & NFV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Focus | Routing & switching protocols | Data plane acceleration | Optical transport | Programmable networking |
| Key Protocols | BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, MPLS, SR | P4, DPDK, NF APIs | G-MPLS, RSVP-TE, YANG | OpenFlow, NETCONF, gRPC |
| Platform Targets | SONiC, FRR, vendor NOS | Intel IPU, Marvell OCTEON | Goldstone, OpenTAI | ODL, ONOS, custom |
| Typical Engagement | Protocol implementation or integration | Offload pipeline development | NOS development or interop | Controller/VNF engineering |
| Deliverables | Config, code, test reports | P4 programs, drivers, benchmarks | NOS features, YANG models | Controller apps, automation |
| Duration | 2-12 months | 3-9 months | 3-12 months | 3-12 months |
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Each service has dedicated protocol and platform specialists. Share your requirements and our team will confirm the right engagement - or design a combination if your needs span multiple areas.
Routing & Switching
BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, MPLS, Segment Routing, IPv6 - protocol implementation, multi-vendor integration, and production troubleshooting.
Explore IP NetworkingData Plane Acceleration
P4 pipeline programming, DPDK integration, NF offloading, and bare-metal provisioning on Intel IPU and Marvell OCTEON platforms.
Explore IPU & DPUTransport Engineering
Goldstone NOS, OpenTAI, G-MPLS, NETCONF/YANG, and multi-vendor optical interoperability for metro, long-haul, and DCI.
Explore Packet OpticalSoftware-Defined Networks
SDN controllers, NFV platforms, SD-WAN overlays, and network automation for carrier and enterprise environments.
Explore SDN & NFVNot sure which networking service fits? Talk to us first.
Many projects span multiple networking domains - protocol engineering with DPU offloading, or optical transport with SDN orchestration. We'll help you design the right engagement.
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