Pica8

Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Pica8, Inc. is a computer networking company specializing in software-defined networking (SDN) solutions and traditional L2/L3 solutions for datacenters and large enterprises. The company's core mission is to provide open-standards-based operating systems on white box network switches, enabling greater choice, reduced total cost of ownership (TCO), and enhanced network flexibility. Pica8's flagship product, PicOS, is a Linux-based network operating system that supports both L2/L3 and OpenFlow protocols, catering to the needs of modern cloud computing environments.

Key figures at Pica8 include CEO Brad Bullington, CTO and co-founder James Liao, and VP of Engineering and co-founder Lin Du. The company has made significant strides in the networking industry by offering an alternative to proprietary, closed, and expensive infrastructure solutions. Pica8's impact is evident in its ability to provide more flexible and reliable networking options, empowering businesses to deploy the solutions they need on their own terms. The company continues to innovate in the realm of open white box enterprise networking, maintaining a strong presence in the market.