Value-Added Networks Come From Automation

It's no secret that technology has evolved at an incredible rate. Ourcurrent, largely remote environment is made possible by remote networks andcloud capabilities that decades ago seemed too futuristic to ever be a reality.In our homes, most of us have multiple devices all connected to the internetthat allow us to not only work from home but work from anywhere with stable connection.

However, when looking at the progress that has been made and the newtechnologies coming to market, it can be challenging to understand which toolsshould be a priority for your organization. When looking at the potential benefits,it's important to assess how they will impact the day to day of yourorganization and employees, as they should be made to improve how youremployees complete their daily tasks.

The evolution of today's networks

The networks we operate on today have seen tremendous improvementsfrom what we used even a decade ago. Whether it be campus, regional, datacentreor branch networks they've all undergone a powerful change. Looking at theprogress that's been made, it's imperative the appropriate capabilities areleveraged to improve and protect your organization.

With cybersecurity, cloud capabilities to enable remote access andIoT all being key considerations for organizations, enabling software-defined(SD) access can address these key organizational concerns. With SD access,organizations can enable a secure environment that delivers a consistent userexperience on a single fabric.

Within SD access, Cisco Digital Network Architecture (DNA) allowsorganizations to simplify and streamline their network, freeing up time tofocus on other aspects of their business. It's a type of intent-based networkthat uses artificial intelligence (AI) to gain insights that help continuouslybridge the gap between your business and IT. Intent-based networking isbeneficial for organizations as it determines the devices that match thebusiness intention and automatically make the necessary changes. Essentially,intent-based networking is a continuous cycle that has the end goal of thenetwork monitoring itself and adjusting as needed to support your organization.Cisco DNA automates your network, keeps your business secure, helps preventdowntime and helps keep your users' devices connected securely. Thesoftware-delivered approach resolves issues faster thus increasing productivityand optimizing performance.

Improving your network's capabilities with Cisco and CDW

At CDW, we offer the best-in-class services and solutions to help our customers achieve a network automation plan that suits their daily activities and needs. We recently achieved the Cisco Master Networking Specialization a key differentiator in the Canadian market. This gives us the highest capabilities in Cisco networking technologies that support IBN, business processes and results. As a services provider with robust technology expertise and a deep understanding of the Canadian market, we're able to provide tailored solutions to meet the various needs of your organization by designing innovative solutions from the ground up based on your specific business objectives.

If you're interested in learning more about how you can make your current wireless network work better for you, visit cdw.ca/cisco or call 888.439.2392.

Auteur : Damian Alfonso-Robaina, Solutions Architect, CDW Canada