VyOS Networks announced the availability of VyOS 1.5 LTS [1] on Equinix Network Edge to provide enterprises with automated networking capabilities.

This integration allows organizations to deploy routing and security functions across cloud and edge environments without relying on specific hardware. By utilizing a hardware-agnostic approach, companies can manage distributed environments more flexibly while increasing performance through VPP acceleration [1, 2].

The release of VyOS 1.5 LTS [1] focuses on automation-first networking. This design is intended to streamline lifecycle operations for enterprises operating across the global interconnection fabric [1, 3]. The software aims to set a new standard for high-performance and sovereign networking [2].

Reports on the timing of the announcement vary. The Financial Post reported the news on June 16, 2026 [1], while a MarketWatch press release dated the announcement March 31, 2026 [2]. The company is based in Poway, Calif. [2].

By leveraging the Equinix Network Edge platform, the software enables users to implement sophisticated networking functions at the edge of the network. This reduces the need for physical appliance deployments in multiple geographic locations, allowing for a more centralized software-defined approach to global connectivity [1, 3].

“VyOS 1.5 LTS is now available on Equinix Network Edge.”

The availability of VyOS 1.5 LTS on Equinix Network Edge represents a shift toward software-defined networking (SDN) at the edge. By removing the dependency on proprietary hardware, enterprises can scale their network infrastructure more rapidly and reduce the overhead associated with maintaining physical routers in diverse global data centers.