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Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN

byCisco Systems
in SD-WAN
4.7

Overview

Product Information on Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN

Updated 13th October 2025

What is Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN?

Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN is a software designed to facilitate secure and efficient wide area network connectivity for organizations. The software enables centralized management of network devices and traffic, providing features such as intelligent path selection, application optimization, and automated provisioning. It addresses challenges associated with traditional WANs by supporting cloud integration and dynamic bandwidth allocation, enhancing network performance and reliability. The software incorporates monitoring, analytics, and security controls to ensure compliance and operational visibility. Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN is intended to streamline network operations, reduce complexity, and support scalable connectivity across distributed environments.

Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Pricing

Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN software follows a subscription-based pricing model with tiered options based on features and bandwidth requirements. Pricing varies according to selected subscription levels, deployment size, and term length. Software licenses are required for individual devices and can be purchased for one, three, or five-year terms, providing flexibility in network scale and service duration.

Overall experience with Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN

CUSTOMER SERVICE & SUPPORT ASSOCIATE
500M - 1B USD, IT Services
FAVORABLE

“Reliable and Secure Network Solution for Smooth Broadcasting.”

4.0
Nov 6, 2025
Overall, my experience with Cisco SD-WAN has been great. It's reliable, easy to manage, and keeps our network performance steady during live broadcasts.
Architect
10B - 30B USD, Manufacturing
CRITICAL

“Chronicling the Product's Transition: Users Laud Reliability, Decry Integration Woes”

3.0
Jun 5, 2024
the product has changed a lot over the years. it was a bumpy road.

About Company

Company Description

Updated 8th February 2024

Cisco is a company that specializes in networking technologies, particularly Internet Protocol (IP)-based solutions. It was established in 1984 by a group of computer scientists from Stanford University. As of today, Cisco has a global workforce, continuing to innovate in various fields, notably in routing and switching. Adding to its core business, the company also delves into emerging technologies including home networking, IP telephony, optical networking, security features, storage area networking, and wireless technology. Moreover, Cisco extends its expertise to offer a sweeping range of services such as technical support and advanced services. The company sells its products and services on an enterprise level, to commercial businesses, service providers, and end-users.

Company Details

Updated 25th June 2024
Company type
Public
Year Founded
1984
Head office location
San Jose, United States
Number of employees
10001+
Annual Revenue
30B+ USD
Website
http://www.cisco.com

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Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Likes & Dislikes

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I like that Cisco SD-WAN gives clear visibility and control over the network. It connects the stable and ensures smooth data flow during the live media operations.

Like

finally reliable

Like

Flexibility & Security

Dislike

Sometimes the setup and configuration feels a bit complex, and updates can take time. It could be easier for teams with less technical experience.

Dislike

integration with other tools

Dislike

It's still a bit challenging to set up. This was good for our internal network but as for the public network we have faced a few latency issues

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Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Reviews and Ratings

4.7

(123 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

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4 Star
23%
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5%
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0%
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  • CUSTOMER SERVICE & SUPPORT ASSOCIATE
    50M-1B USD
    IT Services
    Review Source

    Reliable and Secure Network Solution for Smooth Broadcasting.

    4.0
    Nov 6, 2025
    Overall, my experience with Cisco SD-WAN has been great. It's reliable, easy to manage, and keeps our network performance steady during live broadcasts.
  • IT Associate
    <50M USD
    Insurance (except health)
    Review Source

    Centralized Network Management Achieved, Yet Public Network Latency Remains Challenging

    4.0
    Oct 31, 2025
    We made this purchase due to the reputation and we need a best solution to centralize the network management and also security. We have also moved all our in-house applications to the cloud. Through this we are able to route traffic and this helped us with Zero-Downtime.
  • Engineer
    1B-10B USD
    Banking
    Review Source

    Cisco SDWAN Offers Enhanced Security and Performance for Enterprise Networks

    5.0
    Nov 10, 2025
    Cisco SDWAN is an enterprise-ready solution that scales to large and complex requirements providing network security, automation, visibility and performance.
  • COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
    <50M USD
    Media
    Review Source

    End-to-End Integration Offers Value While Abundant Options Challenge Prioritization

    4.0
    Nov 10, 2025
    Great internal technical infrastructure to aid our needs to reach business goals.
  • IT ASSOCIATE
    10B+ USD
    Telecommunication
    Review Source

    Granular Switch Monitoring Praised, But Learning Curve and Integration Limitations Remain

    5.0
    Sep 17, 2025
    Detailed insight into full environment of switches ensuring our network is performing optimally
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