Activity in Provider Connectivity Assurance
Synthetic Traffic: Choosing the right functions for real insights
You’ve probably heard the term synthetic traffic tossed around in conversations about network visibility. It sounds fancy, but the idea is simple: You’re sending controlled test traffic through your network to measure how things behave before users s...
Introduction to the PCA Telemetry Collector
A Telemetry Collector is a containerized software component that allows Cisco Provider Connectivity Assurance (PCA) to ingest time-series data from various Cisco devices and extend our data collection capabilities to third party as well to extend our...
Cisco’s Commitment in Delivering World Class Demarcation and Access
Network Interface Devices (NIDs) are physical or virtual devices placed at the boundary between a service provider's network and the customer's network. They serve as a clear point of separation (demarcation) between the two networks. NIDs enable ser...
Cisco Provider Connectivity Assurance - White Paper
While using routed IP networks to interconnect remote enterprise sites is well established, critical Industrial IoT (IIoT) use cases such as electrical substation connectivity for the industry has historically relied on connectivity PSTN, SONET/SDH, ...
Cisco Provider Connectivity Assurance Enablement Now Available on Cisco U
Here is an example of our on-demand enablement series on Cisco Provider Connectivity Assurance (PCA). Take advantage of our wide range of introductory to highly technical training content and engaging videos. Watch this video to get a comprehensive ...
Why Service Activation Testing (SAT) Matters
When a provider delivers a new circuit, the critical question is: does it really perform to the SLA the customer is paying for? Traditionally, proving this meant either sending engineers on-site with test gear (expensive truck rolls) or hoping that p...
Cisco Solutions for Multi-Vendor, Multi-Layer Network Monitoring
Get a better understanding of the shortcomings in current monitoring methods and how Cisco can provide a better solution for our customers.
PCA Network and Service Visibility for Critical Infrastructures
Cisco Provider Connectivity Assurance enhances visibility and performance in critical infrastructure networks by leveraging intelligent data input for smarter decision-making. As data volumes surge due to digital transformation and AI adoption, orga...
Smart SFPs and Provider Connectivity Assurance
Imagine an SFP that does more than just connect devices — what if it could run synthetic tests, measure throughput, and even detect microbursts on your network? What if that same SFP could test new circuits and ensure compliance with SLAs? Now go fur...
Explore Cisco PCA at Cisco Live 2025 | Jun 8-12
We invite you to explore the Cisco Provider Connectivity Assurance (PCA) sessions and demos at Cisco Live 2025, Cisco’s premier event for IT professionals and business leaders. Discover the latest in connectivity, security, cloud, and digital transfo...
Why TWAMP Deserves a Seat at the Network Observability Table
As a network engineer, I’m always fascinated by how others approach observability. We’ve all leaned on the classics — SNMP, NetFlow, and increasingly, model-driven telemetry. But with the shift toward AI workloads, real-time applications, and microse...
Car Manufacturing - A Smart Connected Factory with PCA
The automotive industry suffers the highest financial losses from unplanned downtime, costing $2.3 million per hour and $695 million annually per large plant, according to a 2024 Siemens study. This is 1.5 times higher than five years ago. Complex a...
