AWS Data Centers Explore Flat Networks with ShuffleBoxes for Efficiency
Amazon Science reports that AWS is exploring the use of flat network topologies in its data centers, utilizing quasi-random designs and new passive optical components called ShuffleBoxes. These innovations aim to make flat networks as practical and efficient as traditional fat-tree networks.
Why it matters: This development could improve data center network efficiency and potentially reduce costs for cloud computing infrastructure.
Jul 10, 2026