Software-defined solutions, for networking and other areas, continue to become more prevalent in IT. What does "software-defined" really mean? What are some examples of software-defined solutions - and are they relevant for educational environments? Are software-defined solutions impacted by cloud initiatives? What impact do software-defined solutions have on IT, the, end user, administration? This session will address these questions and more to ensure you understand what software-defined IT solutions are all about and whether they are relevant to your institution.