IBN
From Controllers to Multi-Domain: 7 Pillars of Intent-Based Networking
About four years ago, my team at Cisco sat down to re-architect enterprise networking, because we knew that the traditional models for running networks were not going to be able to scale with the changes being forced on to them. For example, we saw that the number and types of devices connecting to…
Simplicity Out of Chaos with Intent-based Networking
IT today is overworked, understaffed, and managing an increasingly complex network. Use cases for IoT are expanding. The proliferation of devices isn’t slowing down. The workforce is becoming more mobile. And applications and workloads are moving to the cloud and multicloud at a rapid pace. Without…
Network Assurance with Machine Reasoning and Machine Learning
Assurance is a key function of Intent-Based Networking (IBN). It is responsible for validating that the network is actively satisfying the business intent and objectives set forth by the operator. Network Assurance involves three main aspects: continuous verification of system behavior by examining…
Knowledge 2019: Cisco and ServiceNow Joint Innovations Showcase
The week of May 6th is a busy one for technology professionals, and Knowledge 2019 is top of mind for us in the Cisco Data Center Networking Business Unit (DCN BU). The Cisco DCN BU – ServiceNow partnership has matured and grown over the past 3+ years to encompass ACI, NAE, and the Nexus 9k platform…
Cisco leads intent-based networking over the competition
It’s not surprising that networks are getting bigger, more business critical and more challenging to operate, especially when considering the impact of cloud, mobility, artificial intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT). The consequence? Traditional ways of designing, deploying and manag…
New Wireless Frontiers for the Enterprise: 5G, Wi-Fi 6, and CBRS
2019 is going to be an incredible year in wireless networking. Enterprises are going to be able to take advantage of several important innovations. First, 5G carrier-based wireless is going to start rolling out broadly, bringing a promise of dramatically better performance to mobile workers and the…
Cisco Webinar: Georgia-Pacific Extends Network to the IoT Edge
IoT can deliver monumental business value – but it also introduces new challenges in complexity, scalability, and security. How do you ensure reliable connectivity at outdoor field sites with huge temperature variations and extreme conditions? How do you manage all of these networking devices in you…
Simplicity without Compromise with Catalyst 9200
Co-author: Bhavana Anklesaria, Product Manager – Enterprise Switching Enterprises are currently being challenged to transform their long-standing business models to keep up with the new digital evolution. Security, user experience, and seamless connectivity have become the key driving factors…
The Next Step in Intent-based Networking for the WAN
Cisco is announcing another major milestone on the path to intent-based networking for the WAN. About a year ago, when we announced the acquisition of Viptela, the leader in software-defined WAN (SD-WAN) technologies, we promised integration of Viptela SD-WAN. The Cisco SD-WAN solution (based on Vip…