With the increasing demands of the converged network, the network must be developed with an architectural approach that embeds intelligence, simplifies operations, and is scalable to meet future demands. One of the more recent developments in network design is illustrated by the Cisco Borderless Network architecture illustrated in Figure 1.
The Cisco Borderless Network is a network architecture that combines several innovations and design considerations to allow organizations to connect anyone, anywhere, anytime, and on any device securely, reliably, and seamlessly. This architecture is designed to address IT and business challenges, such as supporting the converged network and changing work patterns.
The Cisco Borderless Network is built on an infrastructure of scalable and resilient hardware and software. It enables different elements, from access switches to wireless access points to work together and allow users to access resources from any place at any time, providing optimization, scalability, and security to collaboration and virtualization.
In Figure 2, play the video to learn more about the evolution of the Cisco Borderless Network.