SD-WAN vendorPublic summary, not an editorial review
Viptela (Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN)
Viptela is the SD-WAN platform acquired by Cisco in 2017 and now sold as Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN, deployed across Cisco ISR, ASR and Catalyst 8000 series.
Viptela (Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN) quick facts
| Category | SD-WAN vendor |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2012 |
| Headquarters | San Jose, California, United States |
| Website | www.cisco.com |
| Last reviewed | 2026-06-04 |
Comparison of Viptela (Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN) technology partners
Publicly named partnerships. 3 entries.
| Partner | Partnership type | Direction | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cisco | Parent company, productised as Catalyst SD-WAN | Partner integrates vendor | |
| Microsoft Azure | Cloud on-ramp via Catalyst SD-WAN | Bidirectional | |
| Amazon Web Services | Cloud on-ramp via Catalyst SD-WAN | Bidirectional |
Viptela (Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN) partner and reseller programmes
| Programme | Tiers | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco Partner Programme | Catalyst SD-WAN sold through the wider Cisco channel. |
Service models
Fully managed
Partner-delivered
Co-managed
Available
Self-managed (DIY)
Available
Deployment options
- Catalyst SD-WAN on Cisco ISR, ASR and Catalyst 8000 series
- vManage controller for centralised policy
- Cloud-delivered controllers via Cisco SD-WAN Manager
- Resold by many global carriers as the managed underlay
Global coverage
- Global product availability through Cisco channel
- Widely resold by global carriers (e.g. AT&T, Verizon, BT, Orange)
Viptela (Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN) capability matrix
Uses the same 8-flag vocabulary as the Netify broadband reseller comparison.
White Label OptionsFTTP PortfolioSOGEA AvailableEthernet / Leased LineAPI IntegrationPartner PortalNo Minimum Spend (unknown)Billing Support (unknown)
Best for
- Large enterprises with complex routing and segmentation needs
- Existing Cisco estates extending to SD-WAN
- Buyers procuring through a carrier-managed wrap
Less suited for
- Buyers wanting simple cloud-managed networking (consider Meraki)
- Smaller teams without Cisco engineering skill in-house
Viptela (Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN) pros and cons
Pros
- Market-leading enterprise SD-WAN platform
- Widely supported by global carriers
- Deep integration with Cisco security and observability products
Cons
- Higher operational complexity than cloud-managed SD-WAN
- Branding has shifted multiple times since the Cisco acquisition
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