Cisco ACI is built using the Cisco ACI Open Ecosystem. This Open Ecosystem is designed to provide a number of different options for connecting third-party tools to Cisco ACI, including:
Open APIs : Cisco ACI’s APIs are open, enabling other products to connect and interact with a Cisco ACI environment.
Jointly-Certified Solutions : Cisco has partnered with over 65 technology providers to build an SDN ecosystem. These joint solutions are certified by each organization, and information is provided by both parties to ensure compatibility of pre-built solutions.
Service Chaining : Cisco ACI solutions support service chaining, enabling organizations to build the solutions that they need to meet their networking and security requirements.
