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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 organization
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.
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 fastest route to the new era of networking
Scale innovation, reduce risk, increase productivity, and accelerate new operations models. SD-Access Services simplifies migration.
How Cisco's intent-based networking can transform your industry
Securely connect your extended enterprise
Maximize the business impact of intent-based networking across the extended enterprise.
Learn howSee what customers are saying
"The more intuitive that I can make troubleshooting, the sooner I can take the network out of the equation. With Cisco DNA Center Assurance, the first-line support teams can now take a proactive approach to resolving wireless issues, and the engineering networking teams can work on growth and forward-looking opportunities."
Nicholas Yurkovich, Chief Network Engineer, Scotiabank
The journey to intent-based networking
Read analyst firm ESG's perspective on the 10 principles for accelerating adoption.
Improve your bottom line
Use the DNA ROI Calculator to see how much your organization could save with a software-defined network.
News and events
Right place, right time, right action
DNA Center Assurance gives you better insights so you can detect issues faster.
The future of networking is here
Learn how intent-based networking changes the way a hospital operates.
Network time travel
Keep users happy. Travel back in time to troubleshoot problems faster.
Enhance the wireless experience
Meraki Wireless Health automatically identifies network issues for a better user experience.
How normal becomes extraordinary
NetHope and Cisco partnered to help residents in Puerto Rico start rebuilding their lives after Hurricane Maria.
Resources
Overviews
- Architecture Overview (PDF - 482 KB)
- Architecture At-a-Glance (PDF - 69 KB)
- DNA Advisory Overview (PDF - 330 KB)
- E-book: An Introduction to The Network. Intuitive.
- Intent-Based Networking
White papers and analyst reports
- Miercom Performance Report: Cisco DNA Campus Network Infrastructure vs. HPE (PDF - 2.8 MB)
- Miercom Performance Report: Campus Network Infrastructure vs. Huawei (PDF - 3.7 MB)
- Gartner Innovation Insight: Intent-Based Networking Systems
- IDC Market Note: Intent-Based Networking in the Limelight with Cisco's Catalyst 9000 Series Ethernet Switches (PDF - 356 KB)
- IDC Research: Global survey on digital network readiness and business impact
Promotions
- DNA Access Solutions Promotion (PDF - 805 KB)
Videos
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- The DNA Difference (Video - 2:46 min)
- New Frontiers: IT Innovations in 5 Minutes
Digital network design guidance
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