The journey to intent-based networking
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Intent-based networking built on Cisco DNA
Make decisions faster. Mitigate more security threats. Manage the unprecedented scale of connected devices more easily.
Cisco Digital Network Architecture (DNA) is an open, programmable architecture that turns business intent into business results.
Solutions that matter for your organization
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Automate your network
Provide business agility and scale by automating one policy across the entire access network.
Lower WAN costs
Reduce your OpEx without compromising performance, security, or reliability.
Predict performance
Increase productivity and troubleshoot faster with machine learning to deliver actionable insights.
Detect and mitigate threats
Address threats and vulnerabilities anywhere on your network—including encrypted traffic analytics (ETA).
Featured products
Choose physical or virtual networking products and services that help you unlock the full value of DNA.
We also offer networking solutions for small and midsize businesses.
The fastest route to the new era of networking
Scale innovation, reduce risk, increase productivity, and accelerate new operations models. SD-Access Services simplifies migration.
Customer success
Deploy and provision faster with Cisco DNA
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News and events
Viptela is now part of Cisco
Learn how Cisco is building next-generation SD-WAN solutions.
Extend the value of DNA with open APIs
DevNet is the place for network engineers to learn about programmability features in Cisco DNA.
Resources
Overviews
- Architecture Overview (PDF - 482 KB)
- Architecture At-a-Glance (PDF - 69 KB)
- DNA Advisory Overview (PDF - 330 KB)
White Papers and Analyst Reports
- Miercom Performance Report: Campus Network Infrastructure vs. Huawei
- Miercom performance report: Cisco DNA campus network infrastructure vs. competitor (PDF - 2.8 MB)
- Make your network edge intelligent (PDF - 483 KB)
- IDC Research: Global survey on digital network readiness and business impact
- Gartner infographic: Does your strategic network roadmap lead to success?
Videos
Digital Network Design Guidance
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