A software-defined networking (SDN) strategy from Cisco developed to help networks become more open, programmable and application-aware. According to this article from eWeek, with Cisco s Open Network Environment, or Cisco ONE, the company s goal is to deliver software programmability throughout the network, from ASICs and operating systems to networking functions and services.
While software-defined networking typically entails separating the control plane and data plane, Cisco s SDN strategy of an Open Network Environment focuses on retaining existing networking processes while offering better integration with third-party software.
