Cisco Digital Network Architecture (DNA)
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Intent-based networking built on Cisco DNA
Cisco DNA takes a software-delivered approach to automating and assuring services across your campus, WAN, and branch networks. Based on an open and extensible platform, DNA allows you to build value on the network, so you can streamline operations and facilitate IT and business innovation.
Solutions that matter for your organization
Discover the top 6 reasons to choose DNA. See our industry design guides.
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.
Assure network performance
Troubleshoot faster and increase IT productivity with context that delivers actionable insights.
Detect and mitigate threats
Address threats and vulnerabilities anywhere on your network--including those hiding in encrypted traffic.
Cisco DNA Center: open platform for innovation
Streamline IT operations and automate business intent from end to end with DNA Center's groundbreaking 360-degree extensibility. Integrate network assurance into your IT workflows, and translate contextual network visibility into valuable business insights. Share intelligence with security systems to constantly protect your business.
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.
Network Management
Simplify management, automate processes, and use analytics to optimize performance of your network, applications, and devices.
The path to intent-based networking starts here.
Organizations are continually adopting more technologies to compete in this digital era.
Start addressing your most pressing needs with an intent-based network built on Cisco DNA.
Accelerate your journey with Cisco Services
With proven experience, best practices, and innovative tools, we help you confidently move to a secure, automated intent-based network.
News and events
Optimize your wireless network performance
Learn how the Aironet 4800 Access Point ensures high-speed connectivity for your expanding network infrastructure.
Building intent-based networks with DevNet
Start coding with open APIs on DNA Center Platform. Build apps that drive IT and business innovation.
Right place, right time, right action
DNA Center Assurance gives you better insights so you can detect issues faster.
Resources
Overviews
White papers and analyst reports
- IDC report: Cisco's Network Assurance Tools Take Intent-Based Networking One Step Further
- Miercom performance report: Cisco DNA campus network infrastructure vs. HPE (PDF - 2.8 MB)
- Miercom performance report: Cisco campus network infrastructure vs. Huawei (PDF - 3.7 MB)
- IDC Research: Global survey on digital network readiness and business impact
Videos
- (Video - 1:43 min)
- The DNA Difference (Video - 2:46 min)
- New Frontiers: IT Innovations in 5 Minutes
Digital network design guidance
Infographics
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