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Cisco Observability Platform

byCisco Systems
in Telemetry Pipelines (Transitioning to Observability Pipelines)
4.0

Overview

Product Information on Cisco Observability Platform

Updated 30th March 2026

What is Cisco Observability Platform?

Cisco Observability Platform is a software designed to provide visibility across IT environments by aggregating and analyzing telemetry data from multiple sources such as applications, infrastructure, networks, and security systems. The software supports integration with cloud and on-premises technologies and leverages analytics to detect anomalies, monitor performance, and deliver actionable insights that aid in identifying and resolving operational issues. It offers customizable dashboards, automated alerting, and reporting features to help address the complexity of modern distributed systems and helps organizations maintain reliability, performance, and security of their digital services by offering end-to-end observability across hybrid and multi-cloud ecosystems.

Cisco Observability Platform Pricing

Cisco Observability Platform software uses a subscription-based pricing model that is structured around usage metrics such as the volume of data ingested or the number of monitored entities. The software offers multiple subscription tiers allowing organizations to select plans that correspond to their required feature sets and scale, with options for annual or multiyear agreements. Pricing varies based on deployment size and selected features.

Overall experience with Cisco Observability Platform

VP, IT
50M - 250M USD, Insurance (except health)
FAVORABLE

“Strong network observability faces challenges in cost for smaller teams”

4.0
Jul 21, 2026
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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+
Parent Company
Cisco
Annual Revenue
30B+ USD
Website
http://www.cisco.com

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4.0

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  • VP, IT
    50M-1B USD
    Insurance (except health)
    Review Source

    Strong network observability faces challenges in cost for smaller teams

    4.0
    Jul 21, 2026
    Best for large enterprises with hybrid infrastructure and Cisco investments
  • VP, IT
    50M-1B USD
    Insurance (except health)
    Review Source

    Strong network observability faces challenges in cost for smaller teams

    4.0
    Jul 21, 2026
    Best for large enterprises with hybrid infrastructure and Cisco investments
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Full stack visibility across domains, strong network observability, Enterprise grade scalability

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