Modern service provider networks are evolving rapidly: transports like VXLAN, MPLS, Segment Routing and SRv6 are being used while many legacy control plane protocols are still in operation. This often results in unnecessary complexity, multiple signalling mechanisms and operational overhead.
In this talk, I’ll explore how BGP EVPN has evolved into a transport-agnostic control plane capable of unifying services across MPLS, VXLAN, SR, and SRv6. The goal is simple: move away from fragmented legacy protocols and toward a single, scalable control plane for L2 and L3 services.
We’ll look at recent EVPN innovations and discuss how service providers can benefit from simplifying their architectures while preparing their networks for future transport technologies.
Patrick is working as a Tech Lead - Systems Engineering for Arista Networks. He is based in Austria and is passionate about networking and automation. He has more than 14 years of experience in the networking industry mostly working at or with various Service Providers.