The Cisco Catalyst 8000 Edge Platforms Family is designed to provide flexibility and security for organizations, especially as workforces become more remote and applications shift to the cloud. It supports an intent-based network and is SD-WAN ready, allowing for a fully connected user experience that combines networking and security. This family of platforms also offers the flexibility to deploy services either on-premises or in the cloud.

The Catalyst 8000 enhances connectivity by optimizing hybrid and multi-cloud applications, providing agility, visibility, and analytics. This helps organizations make informed decisions and ensures that they remain connected across various locations, including cloud data centers and edge sites, regardless of the changing environment.

For organizations with remote workforces, the Catalyst 8000 offers better security and more reliable connections. It enables organizations to rethink their networking strategies by integrating security measures and providing a seamless user experience, which is essential as more applications move to the cloud and workforces become increasingly distributed.