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Cisco Catalyst 8000V Edge Software

Take the cloud-smart route

Extend your WAN across clouds and applications with a virtual routing platform—purpose-built for the cloud.

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Bridge the WAN edge and the cloud edge

Get agility, security, and visibility for a hybrid cloud world with Catalyst 8000V Edge Software.

Cloud services that scale

Quickly and securely deploy a broad set of networking services with any cloud.

Security by design

Apply and enforce centralized policies for all users.

Cloud-native agility

Make migration to the cloud simple with a unified, programmable software image.

Intelligence at the edge

​Optimize cloud applications and enhance user experience with advanced analytics.  
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Simplify multicloud connectivity with Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, and Megaport.

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Move your operations from reactive to proactive, with greater visibility across your network and the cloud.

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Automate your SD-WAN with ease and deliver peak application performance—all through one dashboard.

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Get licensing and support for Cisco Catalyst 8000V and Cisco SD-WAN with flexible subscriptions.

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Try the cloud-smart route

Bridge the WAN edge and the cloud edge with a 30-day free trial of Cisco Catalyst 8000V Edge Software and a Cisco DNA Advantage subscription on Amazon Web Services or Microsoft Azure.

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