What is ACI? Cisco ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure) is a next-gen SDN-based Data Center solution that automates networks, boosts performance, and simplifies operations — all while keeping applications at the center of your design. 💡 In simple words: ACI = Faster Apps Automated Networking Centralized Control ✨ Why ACI Matters? ✔️ Intent-based networking ✔️ Automated policy deployment ✔️ High scalability for modern data centers ✔️ Strong security with micro-segmentation ✔️ Ideal for cloud