FINALISTS
Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller Enterprise Module (pictured)
For customers looking to rapidly deploy applications and services, Cisco's APIC EM automates the provisioning of the required infrastructure from end to end. Cisco partners are able to help their customers deploy a software-defined network that is programmable using the Cisco APIC EM.
Cumulus Linux 3.0
With Cumulus Linux 3.0, Cumulus Networks is aiming to use an open networking approach to help customers achieve web-scale IT. The latest release of Cumulus Linux added a number of compatible hardware platforms, including four 100G platforms.
Versa FlexVNF
Versa Networks' Versa FlexVNF has the flexibility to offer a range of virtualized network and security architectures, whether that means putting those functions in the data center or in the branch office. In all cases, Versa FlexVNF aims to enable easier provisioning and management of network and security components.
VeloCloud Cloud-Delivered SD-WAN 2.0
With Cloud-Delivered SD-WAN from VeloCloud, solution providers can deliver a software-defined WAN offering via a pay-as-you-go subscription. Services include network overlay control, dynamic path selection and secure network segmentation.