Cisco Digital Network Architecture (Cisco DNA)
It's all about an intent-based network that continuously bridges the gap between business and IT. It's the new era in networking, built on Cisco 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, Cisco 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
Automate your network
Provide business agility and scale by automating one policy across the entire access network.
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.
Optimize application experience
Securely connect any user to any cloud with the desired application experience--every time.
Products that help you unlock the full value of Cisco DNA
Browse our featured physical and virtual networking products and services that come Cisco DNA-ready.
We also offer networking solutions for small and midsize businesses.
Routing
Simplify your WAN architecture and make it easier to deploy, manage, and operate.
Switching
Simplify how you buy and use our Cisco DNA solution for switching.
- Catalyst 9000 family (campus update)
- Catalyst 2960-L
- Meraki switches
Wireless
The Catalyst 9000 access portfolio now includes switches, wireless controllers, and access points.
Network security
Get secure connectivity with centralized management that keeps costs low.
Network management
Simplify management, automate processes, and use analytics to optimize performance of your network, applications, and devices.
Innovation delivered via Cisco DNA software
Cisco DNA software unlocks routing, switching, and wireless use cases across three subscription tiers:
Cisco DNA Essentials, Cisco DNA Advantage, and Cisco DNA Premier.
Cisco DNA for routing
Simplify your WAN architecture and make it easier to deploy, manage, and operate.
Cisco DNA for switching
Segment your network for security, compliance, and complex processes. Centralize policy management.
Cisco DNA for wireless
Deliver exceptional wireless performance for high-density environments. Get end-to-end visibility and remediation guidance.
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.
Customer success stories
National Instruments ramps up network performance while slashing costs. SD-WAN brings global users 30 times the bandwidth at one-third of the price.
Learn how Sentryo uses ICS CyberVision in tandem with Cisco DNA Center to quickly configure and provision thousands of network devices across a plethora of environments.
Learn how Petronas ICT was able to reduce manpower costs from $720,000 to a mere $36,000 with Cisco Software-Defined Access.
Ranked in the top 3 percent of research institutions, learn how Montana State created a consistent user experience with Cisco DNA and Cisco SD-Access.
A leading beauty company in Korea, Amorepacific successfully simplified and achieved more efficient operations through Cisco DNA Center, a network management and command center.
Resources
Overviews
- Cisco DNA At-a-Glance (PDF - 184 KB)
- Cisco DNA solution overview (PDF - 231 KB)
- Cisco DNA FAQ (PDF - 280 KB)
- Cisco DNA software
- Cisco DNA-ready infrastructure brochure
- Cisco DNA Advisory Service (PDF - 185 KB)
- Cisco DNA ROI Calculator
- What is intent-based networking?
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Digital network design guidance
Infographics and interactive resources
White papers and analyst reports
- Miercom: Enterprise campus architecture comparative assessment - Cisco DNA vs. HPE and Huawei
- EMA white paper: Preparing Your Network for the Digital Age
- IDC report: Cisco's Network Assurance Tools Take Intent-Based Networking One Step Further (PDF - 158 KB)
- IDC Research: Global survey on digital network readiness and business impact
- Gartner: Embrace the era of intent-based networking
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