Why does Cisco support OpenDaylight?

[somabko1]

I read on ODL wiki Cisco supports it, why do they do that when they have cat center? Would ODL not be a competitor to it?

[Kasun Bandara]

@somabko1 hi, i am not much experienced in ODL, but as its another automation platform and have its unique capabilities which may help other vendors to integrate with their systems and devices. as ODL is open source and vendor neutral its open for any vendor to use with under open source licenses.