IBM Rapid Network Automation (RNA) for Cisco Partners

Unlocking Seamless Orchestration & Automation for Cisco Environments

Why IBM RNA for Cisco?

IBM Rapid Network Automation (RNA) provides an API-driven, low-code orchestration platform designed to simplify, automate, and optimize Cisco-based network environments. By leveraging IBM RNA, Cisco partners can enhance automation efficiency, reduce operational complexity, and improve service delivery with minimal manual intervention.

Key Benefits for Cisco Partners

End-to-End Orchestration: Seamless integration with Cisco solutions, including DNA Center, ACI, SD-WAN, Meraki, SecureX, UCS, and more.
API-Powered Automation: IBM RNA normalizes APIs across Cisco’s ecosystem, providing a unified automation layer.
Low-Code Workflow Engine: Simplifies complex automation with a drag-and-drop approach, reducing the need for extensive coding.
Scalability & Flexibility: Supports hybrid and multi-cloud environments, aligning with evolving business needs.
Improved Security & Compliance: Enforce security policies consistently across Cisco infrastructure with centralized automation.

Challenges in Orchestrating Cisco Networks

Heterogeneous Network Environments: Cisco deployments consist of diverse products requiring multiple controllers.
Lack of Centralized Automation: Managing configurations, monitoring, and inventory across various Cisco solutions is complex.
Integration Complexity: Combining Cisco’s solutions with third-party applications often demands extensive custom scripting.

How IBM RNA Solves These Challenges

Unified Orchestration Layer: Provides a single automation interface for all Cisco products.
Pre-Built API Action Blocks: 1000s of vendor integrations available for rapid deployment.
RBAC & Secure Governance: Ensures compliance, role-based access, and visibility across all automation workflows.
Accelerated Service Delivery: Reduces provisioning times for VMs, firewalls, SD-WAN, and network configurations.

Use Cases for Cisco Partners

Automated Network Provisioning: Streamline deployments across Cisco SD-WAN, DNA Center, and UCS.
User & Device Onboarding: Reduce onboarding time with pre-configured automation workflows.
Hybrid Cloud & Data Center Automation: Ensure seamless operations across on-premise and cloud infrastructure.
Security & Compliance Enforcement: Automate firewall rule changes, security policy deployment, and threat response.

Why Partner with IBM for Network Automation?

Proven Track Record: Trusted by enterprises to streamline complex networking operations.
15-Day API SLA: Ensures rapid integration with Cisco solutions.
Cost & Time Savings: Reduce operational costs and accelerate service delivery through intelligent automation.