Fortinet FortiGate is a leading network security solution to enhance cybersecurity and protect against cyber threats.
Users highlight its effectiveness in preventing unauthorized access, securing data transmission, and offering robust firewall protection. Key features include advanced threat protection capabilities, reliable performance, and a user-friendly interface.
The device is highly praised for its scalability and ability to handle high network traffic without compromising speed or stability. Organizations benefit from improved efficiency, streamlined processes, and enhanced collaboration among team members.
The software's customizable features and intuitive interface make it easy for employees to adapt and integrate into their daily workflows, ultimately optimizing operations and achieving organizational goals.
Fortinet has one or two license types, and the VPN numbers are only limited by the hardware chassis make.
Go for long term pricing negotiated at the time of purchase.
Fortinet has one or two license types, and the VPN numbers are only limited by the hardware chassis make.
Go for long term pricing negotiated at the time of purchase.
Cisco SD-WAN is a software-defined WAN (wide area network) solution that provides for secure stable connections to applications for enterprises and organizations. Cisco SD-WAN works to speed up the seamless movement to the cloud. A very robust and reliable solution, Cisco SD-WAN is cutting-edge in threat security and stability of the complete network and has very low latency. Cisco SD-WAN uses Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Software as a Service (SaaS), data centers, and even the internet to smoothly advance the move to a SASE (Service Access Service Edge)-based architecture. The Cisco SD-WAN dashboard gives you a complete visual of your entire infrastructure; you can see everything in real time. You will also have simplified IT operations and gain advanced network capabilities, dependability, and security. One valued feature is the overlay management protocol (OMP), which applies to your entire network to speedily connect all your company data centers. Cisco SD-WAN has a very flexible architecture and can be deployed on premises, in the cloud, hybrid, and even has multi-cloud options. Cisco SD-WAN instantly discovers, authenticates, and provisions all devices, both existing and new.
We pay for the Cisco Customer Care support, which is a couple of hundred dollars.
80 percent reduction in WAN costs. There are no MPLS or P2P circuits left in the organization.
We pay for the Cisco Customer Care support, which is a couple of hundred dollars.
80 percent reduction in WAN costs. There are no MPLS or P2P circuits left in the organization.
VMware NSX is a full-stack network and security virtualization platform that enables the virtual cloud network. NSX provides a software-defined process for networking that expands throughout cloud frameworks, data centers, and application structures. Users can join and secure applications within their container and multi-cloud infrastructure and their data center. With robust automated provisioning, the platform offers dynamic flexibility and scalability without compromising on network speed or agility.
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.
Cato Networks is a leading SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) platform, combining SD-WAN and network security to obtain a cloud-native service. Cato Networks optimizes and secures application access for users and identities. The platform delivers a next-generation secure networking architecture that minimizes legacy IT infrastructures’ complexity, costs, and risks. The goal of Cato Suite is to connect any user to any application securely and optimally.
The price is not an issue for us, as it is priced more competitively than some other vendors.
If you compare with VeloCloud, the price is the same or even cheaper.
The price is not an issue for us, as it is priced more competitively than some other vendors.
If you compare with VeloCloud, the price is the same or even cheaper.
VMware Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) is a secure access service edge (SASE) platform that combines many types of software-based network technologies in an attempt to enable users to virtualize their wide area networks and reduce their reliance on hardware. In essence, this solution makes it possible for users to reliably access their applications from anywhere in the world by leveraging cloud technologies. Users can simply, efficiently, and completely control their network devices and traffic. It ensures that organizations are always able to use the best possible connection to their data centers. VMware SD-WAN steers traffic so that it is always using the most reliable connections and at the same time takes steps to remediate any problems that it detects in other network links. This guarantees that organizations can access high-priority applications at all times.
VeloCloud performs as well as the Cisco SD-WAN but it is cheaper in price.
The price of this solution is higher than that of other SD-WAN vendors.
VeloCloud performs as well as the Cisco SD-WAN but it is cheaper in price.
The price of this solution is higher than that of other SD-WAN vendors.
Software-defined WAN is a new approach to network connectivity that lowers operational costs and improves resource usage for multi-site deployments, allowing network administrators to use bandwidth more efficiently and ensure the highest possible level of performance for critical applications without sacrificing security or data privacy. For more information on deploying and configuring SD-WAN on the Meraki MX Security Appliance, see the Meraki SD-WAN Deployment Guide.
The licensing fees are approximately $1,000 USD annually.
The pricing is fair, but if they can make it less it would be even more attractive.
The licensing fees are approximately $1,000 USD annually.
The pricing is fair, but if they can make it less it would be even more attractive.
Simplify management, enable app-defined SD-WAN policies and deliver a secure, cloud-delivered branch today with the Industry’s first next-generation SD-WAN.
This solution stood out because it cost considerably less than the other SD-WAN solutions out there from Cisco.
This solution stood out because it cost considerably less than the other SD-WAN solutions out there from Cisco.
The Versa Unified Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Platform is a comprehensive solution that provides secure access to cloud applications and services. It combines networking and security functions into a single platform, making it easier for organizations to manage their network infrastructure. The platform includes features such as SD-WAN, VPN, firewall, web filtering, and more. It also offers advanced security capabilities such as intrusion prevention, malware protection, and threat intelligence. With the Versa SASE Platform, organizations can ensure secure access to their cloud applications and services from any location, while also reducing costs and simplifying network management.
The price is expensive but it makes sense for the market.
While I cannot provide too much commentary on the price, I feel it to be fair for the moment.
The price is expensive but it makes sense for the market.
While I cannot provide too much commentary on the price, I feel it to be fair for the moment.
The EdgeConnect SD-WAN platform secures and powers a self-driving wide area network for cloud-first enterprises.
You have to negotiate when it comes to pricing and licensing.
The license could improve for Silver Peak VX.
You have to negotiate when it comes to pricing and licensing.
The license could improve for Silver Peak VX.
Juniper Contrail Networking is low-cost for small and medium-sized businesses. Cisco and Palo Alto solutions are more expensive.
There are many vendors in the wireless market that offer better pricing, solutions, and management skills compared to Juniper.
Juniper Contrail Networking is low-cost for small and medium-sized businesses. Cisco and Palo Alto solutions are more expensive.
There are many vendors in the wireless market that offer better pricing, solutions, and management skills compared to Juniper.
Citrix SD-WAN is a software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN), WAN optimization, and WAN edge solution. Citrix SD-WAN is recognized for providing a robust, trustworthy user experience so that an organization's distributed workforce can deliver the best possible outcomes at all times. Organizations can easily deploy solid security protocols wherever needed and also have the option to choose from a diverse choice of security options with unified security service and seamless integration with today’s top next-gen firewalls.
Citrix SD-WAN provides a single cloud-based user dashboard that enables organizations to easily manage their WAN, prioritize and audit applications, and configure security protocols. Citrix SD-WAN enables users to easily manage hybrid multi-cloud processes by improving applications and automating connectivity. Citrix SD-WAN gives organizations tremendous flexibility for deployment from public clouds, data centers, home offices, and branches.
Citrix SD-WAN is the basis of the Citrix consolidated process to SASE (secure access service edge) combined with cloud-delivered security and zero-trust network access to provide organizations with safe, trustworthy, secure access to each and every application anywhere, using any device.
It's a little bit on the high side compared to the other products.
As NetScaler is now, I find it quite pricey.
It's a little bit on the high side compared to the other products.
As NetScaler is now, I find it quite pricey.
Contrail SD-WAN delivers a simple, automated multicloud SD-WAN. It enables you to create an evolvable architecture to simplify growth, from secure routers to SD-WAN, SD-Branch, and beyond. It automates the WAN edge across Juniper virtual cloud endpoints and on-premises next-generation firewall or universal CPE platforms. And it provisions and enforces multilevel security policy at scale, across multiple clouds and enterprise sites with diverse topologies.
There are no costs in addition to the standard licensing fees.
The licensing structure is very flexible.
There are no costs in addition to the standard licensing fees.
The licensing structure is very flexible.
About Aryaka
Aryaka, the Cloud-First WAN company, brings agility, simplicity and a great experience to consuming the
WAN-as-a-service. An optimized global network and innovative technology stack deliver the industry’s
#1 managed SD-WAN service and sets the gold standard for application performance. Aryaka’s
SmartServices offer connectivity, application acceleration, security, cloud networking and insights
leveraging global orchestration and provisioning. Aryaka’s customers include hundreds of global
enterprises including several in the Fortune 100.
What is Aryaka SmartServices?
Aryaka provides a global and regional secure, integrated, fully managed SD-WAN service deployed on a purpose-built, multi-cloud, global L2 WAN optimized network. Aryaka offers this network as a rich set of
managed services that are seamlessly integrated to deliver the highest possible user experience. These
on-demand services are designed with “cloud-first” principles for easy consumption, operational
simplicity and scale.
Juniper Mist WAN Assurance is a cloud service that brings automated operations and service levels to the enterprise access layer at the WAN edge. WAN Assurance is a key component of the Juniper AI-Driven SD-WAN solution, enabling IT teams to deliver superior user experiences across the WAN.
The NFX Series Network Services Platform family is a universal CPE platform that provides secure SD-WAN and service delivery.
Versa Networks Cloud Services Gateway (CSG) is a next-generation enterprise software-defined networking appliance that is based on Intel's x86 latest architecture to deliver cloud-native SD-WAN, SD-Security, and SD-Routing services.
From an economic perspective the solution is very competitive to what is offered in the market.
From an economic perspective the solution is very competitive to what is offered in the market.
Dell EMC SD-WAN Solution powered by VMware combines purpose-built
networking appliances from Dell EMC with SD-WAN software from VMware in
an all-in-one solution for WAN modernization. VMware has been named a
leader by Gartner in the Magic Quadrant for WAN Edge Infrastructure.*
With simplicity, efficiency, and a full range of flexible support, services and
global supply chain options, Dell EMC SD-WAN Solution delivers a powerful,
all-in-one solution that enables you to transform your network for the Cloud era
DriveNets’ Network Cloud solution comprises DriveNets Network Operating System - DNOS - and DriveNets Network Orchestrator - DNOR. DNOS is the magic that transforms lifeless boxes into live network elements and scales from supporting a single standalone white-box to supporting hundreds of white-boxes. It creates large routing nodes that are automatically installed and provisioned, founding a true cloud environment in the Service Provider's network. DNOR is the Network Cloud management system that automates lifecycle management at the entire network and per-site levels with minimal user intervention. DNOR features zero-touch provisioning, network automation, fault, performance, service and configuration management. It significantly simplifies network operations, improves reliability and can interoperate with existing systems already used by Service Providers.
Aruba Orchestrator has an intuitive interface that allows you to centrally define, assign, and enforce policies across the WAN. Network managers experience the highest quality of experience to:
The solution's licensing costs are yearly. It is not expensive, and I rate it around three to four out of ten.
I rate the platform’s pricing a five out of ten.
The solution's licensing costs are yearly. It is not expensive, and I rate it around three to four out of ten.
I rate the platform’s pricing a five out of ten.
Masergy Managed SD-WAN solutions deliver the benefits of an agile global network with dynamic app performance, zero-touch provisioning, and built-in analytics and service controls. Adding Masergy Managed SD-WAN to your network enables customizable access options to your locations to avoid the risks of an all-or-nothing solution.
