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Intent-based networking built on Cisco DNA
Use Digital Network Architecture (DNA) to sense and understand the context of everything that is happening across all applications, users, and devices in your network. With new assurance capabilities, your network can help you get to the right action faster.
Solutions that matter for your organisation
Discover the top 6 reasons to choose DNA. See our validated 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.
Explore the potential
The journey to intent-based networking
Read analyst firm ESG's perspective on the 10 principles for accelerating adoption.
Network refresh considerations
Discover the top considerations for you next network refresh and compare the options.
Improve your bottom line
Use the DNA ROI Calculator to see how much your organisation could save with a software-defined network.
Dare mighty things
It took talent, teamwork and data to reach Mars. See how Cisco Services can apply the same qualities to your next project.
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.
See how companies are already benefiting
"The Catalyst 9000 has exceeded NASA’s mission-critical requirements for security and segmentation…and at twice the performance."
Eric Latta, Solutions Architect, NASA
"Cisco Catalyst 9000 and IOS XE drive a powerful combination of automation, simplicity, and analytics, arming IT to easily scale with the business into new markets."
Gary Price, Network Engineering Manager, SAP Concur
"SD-Access is transformational in how our IT can securely and remotely provision cruise ships around the world."
Michael Giresi, Chief Information Officer, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
News and events
Get to know Cisco DNA
Learn more about what DNA can do for you. Sign up for one of our upcoming webinars or view our sessions on demand.
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
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- The DNA Difference (Video - 2:46 min)
- New Frontiers: IT Innovations in 5 Minutes
Digital network design guidance
Infographics
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