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    BackBox

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    N/ABackBox offers network automation, security, and management, featuring network visualization, verification and backup, task automation, dynamic inventory management, as well as network security and configuration monitoring and management.N/A

    Cisco Catalyst Assurance

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    N/AReplacing the former Cisco DNA Analytics and Assurance, Cisco Catalyst Assurance is an advanced network analytics solution that leverages machine learning and AI to provide insights, proactive issue detection, and accelerated troubleshooting for enterprise networks. It collects streaming telemetry and contextual data from endpoints, devices, users, and applications across the network to create a personalized baseline of normal network behavior. This enables AI-driven anomaly detection, root…N/A
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    BackBoxCisco Catalyst Assurance
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    BackBox Software
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    Cisco
    So not everyone is in need of a smart AI checking their network metrics looking for issues before they happen or finding and alerting on problems that the network staff may not have noticed, but if you have the budget for it, it could be a huge time saver for your whole department.
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    BackBox Software
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    Cisco
    • Identify devices and their connectivity to the network
    • Troubleshoot device connectivity paths
    • Give us visibility into possible issues with network devices
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    Cisco
    • Recommendation actions can be improved
    • Feel like bit sluggish after some times, may be resources not optimised
    • Some integration gaps there.
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    Usability
    BackBox Software
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    Cisco
    Cisco DNA Analytics and Assurance definitely has a steep learning curve. While it's had an upgrade to its onboarding, it's still a very technically heavy application that requires knowledge of Cisco networking and terminology. I think keeping that in mind helps with the expectations, but anyone can use the application with a little training and experience.
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    Cisco
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    Cisco
    • Loads of time saved diagnosing network issues.
    • Much effort saved having to determine network performance metrics by hand.
    • The Cisco brand is generally safe and trusted so you get that additional peace of mind.
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