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Large enterprises searching for a solution to modernize their network infrastructure by virtualizing network functions
About Cisco Enterprise Network Functions
Cisco's Enterprise Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) solution enables organizations to virtualize critical network functions, allowing rapid deployment of network services across dispersed locations. By converting traditional hardware-based network functions into software, Cisco's NFV reduces the need for multiple physical appliances, leading to cost savings and simplified management. Cisco's NFV solution accelerates the deployment of new virtual network services, reduces operational complexity, and offers the flexibility to mix physical, virtual, Cisco, and third-party devices and services. This approach not only cuts costs but also frees up IT resources by minimizing the need for service visits, thereby enhancing overall network efficiency. It manages and automates the provisioning of network services across hardware or virtual platforms, streamlining operations and reducing manual interventions.
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Cisco
Founded: 1984
United States
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