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High-density PoE, MACsec encryption, and network segmentation in a compact form factor designed for edge deployment.
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Campus Modernization
Arista Campus Networking Solutions from Intelligent Visibility
Intelligent Visibility helps organizations modernize their campus networks with Arista's cognitive campus platform. We design, deploy, and co-manage campus switching and wireless infrastructure built on open standards, cloud-grade telemetry, and zero trust security principles.
The Reality of Legacy Campus Networks
Most enterprise campus networks were designed 10-15 years ago around Cisco-centric architectures with proprietary protocols and limited operational visibility. These networks cannot handle modern demands like IoT device proliferation, hybrid work patterns, and the operational requirements of microsegmentation.
Siloed management between wired and wireless creates blind spots
Limited network-wide visibility makes troubleshooting reactive
Manual VLAN and ACL management that breaks down at scale
Vendor lock-in makes upgrades costly and operationally disruptive
No clear path to zero trust at the network layer
The Arista Cognitive Campus Architecture
Arista's cognitive campus approach brings cloud networking principles to the enterprise edge. Built on Arista EOS and managed through CloudVision, it unifies wired and wireless under a single operating system and management plane. The platform delivers operational ownership through four purpose-built components:
CloudVision
Single operational plane for provisioning, monitoring, compliance, and change management across all campus switches and wireless APs.
Arista WiFi
Cognitive wireless with AI-driven RF optimization, client roaming intelligence, and integrated wireless intrusion detection.
MSS (Macro Segmentation Service)
Campus-wide microsegmentation without complex ACL management, enabling zero trust at the network layer.
IVI's Campus Modernization Process
Our approach follows a proven operational lifecycle:
1
Assessment
We evaluate your current campus infrastructure, identify gaps in visibility and security, and map a modernization path that accounts for your existing investment and operational constraints.
2
Design
Using Arista validated designs and our deployment experience, we architect a campus fabric that supports your density, performance, and segmentation requirements.
3
Deployment
Automation-first rollout using CloudVision and Infrastructure as Code ensures consistent configuration across all sites with minimal operational disruption.
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Ongoing Operations
Through our Aegis co-managed services, we provide operational visibility, incident response, and configuration governance for your campus environment.
What Organizations Achieve
- Unified wired and wireless management through CloudVision
- Network-wide microsegmentation without ACL complexity
- AI-driven wireless optimization and troubleshooting
- Simplified Day 2 operations through automation
- Zero trust network access at the campus edge
- Reduced TCO compared to legacy campus architectures
Organizations That Benefit Most
- Organizations with 5 or more campus or branch locations
- Teams replacing aging Cisco Catalyst or Meraki infrastructure
- Environments requiring microsegmentation for compliance (HIPAA, PCI, manufacturing OT/IT convergence)
- Companies adopting hybrid work patterns that demand stronger wireless performance
Industry Applications
Built for environments where network performance directly impacts business outcomes
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Healthcare
Support clinical mobility, medical device segmentation, and HIPAA compliance across hospital and clinic campuses.
Best Fit
Organizations with distributed clinical environments requiring device segmentation and mobility support.
Manufacturing
Segment OT and IT traffic, support industrial IoT, and maintain uptime across production facilities.
Best Fit
Multi-site manufacturing with OT/IT convergence requirements.
Financial Services
Enable microsegmentation for PCI compliance, secure branch connectivity, and high-performance trading floor networks.
Best Fit
Organizations requiring PCI compliance and low-latency network performance.
Higher Education
Support high-density wireless for student housing and lecture halls, segment research networks, and simplify multi-building management.
Best Fit
Universities with complex multi-building campuses and high wireless density requirements.
Why IVI + Arista
Proven campus modernization expertise with operational accountability
Unified operational model
Single management plane for wired and wireless with CloudVision integration.
How It Works
CloudVision provides centralized provisioning, monitoring, and compliance across all campus infrastructure.
Operational Benefit
Eliminates silos between wired and wireless teams while providing network-wide visibility.
Zero trust at the network layer
Microsegmentation without ACL complexity through Arista MSS.
Technical Approach
MSS implements campus-wide segmentation policies without manual ACL management.
Business Impact
Enables compliance requirements while reducing operational overhead.
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FAQs
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Common questions about Arista Campus Networking Solutions.
Does IVI only work with Arista for campus networking?
Arista is our primary campus networking partner, but we support multi-vendor environments and can help you migrate from Cisco, Juniper, or HPE Aruba to Arista.
Can we migrate from Cisco Catalyst to Arista without a forklift replacement?
Yes. We execute phased migrations that run Arista and Cisco in parallel during transition, minimizing operational disruption while building out the new campus fabric.
How does Arista's campus platform compare to Cisco on cost?
Arista's licensing model can provide more predictable operational costs with EOS and CloudVision, potentially avoiding the subscription complexity of Cisco DNA Center. We provide TCO comparisons specific to your environment.
Does Aegis co-managed services cover campus infrastructure?
Yes. Aegis PM provides operational visibility, Aegis IR handles incident response, Aegis CM manages configuration governance, and Aegis LM covers lifecycle and upgrade planning for your campus environment.
What about wireless? Is Arista WiFi enterprise-ready?
Arista's cognitive WiFi is designed for enterprise density and complexity. It uses AI/ML for RF optimization, supports WPA3, and integrates directly with CloudVision for unified management alongside wired infrastructure.