Networking - Enterprise
Winner:
Cisco Catalyst 8000 Edge Platform
With the Catalyst 8000 Edge Platform, Cisco Systems addresses the complicated requirements of modern networking environments, including edge application support, evolving SD-WAN needs and multi-cloud architectures. Included in the series are the Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platform, aimed at large-scale data center or colocation sites with integrated 40G and 100G Ethernet ports in a single rack unit. The 8500 is powered by Cisco’s proprietary ASIC for high-performance, scale and integrated security. The Catalyst 8300 Series Edge Platform brings a focus on enabling connectivity at branch sites, offering a variety of connectivity choices as well as enhanced SD-WAN performance. The Catalyst 8000V Edge Software provides the capabilities of the 8500 and 8300 in a software format, and can be deployed in a cloud or virtualized environment.
Finalists:
Ciena 5168 xHaul Router
Ciena 5168 xHaul Router enables faster, simpler deployments of private 5G using a common infrastructure and 1/10/25GbE to 100/200GbE aggregation. The router offers support for both hard and soft network slicing (FlexEthernet and Segment Routing), and combines current-generation Broadcom ASIC and Intel FPGA to offer high programmability and a powerful feature set.
Extreme Networks: ExtremeSwitching 5520 Series
With the ExtremeSwitching 5520 Series, Extreme Networks offers high-performance universal edge and aggregation switches—with options including 24- and 48-port, 1-Gigabit models; 1-, 2.5- or 5-Gigabit multi-rate model; and a 24-port, 10-Gigabit model. Key features include secure, end-to-end network segmentation, as well as multi-watt power over Ethernet (PoE).
Fortinet FortiGate Rugged 60F
Focused on taking SD-WAN to new locations, Fortinet’s FortiGate Rugged 60F enables operational technology (OT) environments to deploy SD-WAN by bringing together advanced routing and firewalls with SD-WAN in a compact-sized appliance. The solution is also designed for OT sites that require specific mounting and power options.
Pluribus Adaptive Cloud Fabric
A solution for data center fabrics with network virtualization and automation, the Pluribus Adaptive Cloud Fabric brings cloud-like benefits such as efficiency and agility to data center networks. Recent updates include support for automation capabilities that enable multi-vendor interoperability as well multi-fabric interconnection.
WiteSand
A cloud-native, multi-tenant solution, WiteSand offers capabilities including network access control, asset discovery, monitoring and analytics, and wired/wireless provisioning. The functionality—all of which is available through a single, cloud-based interface—also includes a unique feature that reveals the full history of changes and events in the network.
