VMware NSX is a comprehensive network virtualization and security solution designed to enhance network security, enable micro-segmentation, streamline network management in virtualized environments, and automate network operations. It allows users to create secure zones within data centers, control application traffic, and ensure the isolation of critical workloads.
The platform's robust network virtualization capabilities significantly improve IT infrastructure flexibility and scalability. Centralized management and automation of networking and security policies simplify complex operations and enhance efficiency. Additionally, NSX's micro-segmentation feature offers granular control over network traffic, bolstering security within the data center.
The solution also supports network functions virtualization (NFV), facilitating seamless deployment and management of network services in virtualized setups. Users report enhanced workflow management, reduced time on routine tasks, and better team collaboration, leading to improved project execution and decision-making.
Pricing and licensing could be improved as we are a government entity. Lower pricing could always help.
It has helped to save CAPEX.
Pricing and licensing could be improved as we are a government entity. Lower pricing could always help.
It has helped to save CAPEX.
Akamai Guardicore Segmentation is a software-based microsegmentation solution that provides the simplest, fastest, and most intuitive way to enforce Zero Trust principles. It enables you to prevent malicious lateral movement in your network through precise segmentation policies, visuals of activity within your IT environment, and network security alerts. Akamai Guardicore Segmentation works across your data centers, multicloud environments, and endpoints. It is faster to deploy than infrastructure segmentation approaches and provides you with unparalleled visibility and control of your network.
Compared to the pricing we were seeing from both Illumio and Edgewise, Guardicore was very competitive.
Guardicore Centra provides better value for money than NSX, was the other solution that we looked at, which was too expensive for what it does.
Compared to the pricing we were seeing from both Illumio and Edgewise, Guardicore was very competitive.
Guardicore Centra provides better value for money than NSX, was the other solution that we looked at, which was too expensive for what it does.