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Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Enterprise Service Routers vs Cisco Enterprise Routers comparison

 

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Executive Summary

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess E...
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
5.4
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
Wireless WAN (8th)
Cisco Enterprise Routers
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.0
Number of Reviews
111
Ranking in other categories
Routers (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

While both are Enterprise Networking solutions, they serve different purposes. Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Enterprise Service Routers is designed for Wireless WAN and holds a mindshare of 5.2%, up 0.1% compared to last year.
Cisco Enterprise Routers, on the other hand, focuses on Routers, holds 15.1% mindshare, down 19.7% since last year.
Wireless WAN Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Enterprise Service Routers5.2%
Ubiquiti Wireless24.5%
Ruckus Wireless WAN18.4%
Other51.900000000000006%
Wireless WAN
Routers Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Cisco Enterprise Routers15.1%
MikroTik Routers and Switches17.2%
Juniper MX Series Routers11.4%
Other56.300000000000004%
Routers
 

Featured Reviews

OusaidAbaz - PeerSpot reviewer
Security Network Architect at novonordisc
Available to users at a very low price but needs improvement in the firewall area
The product is very easy to install. When it comes to OmniSwitch 6200, OmniSwitch 6300, or OmniSwitch 6600, you can install it in an hour and a half quickly without any problem implementing the configuration, but it's not stable. When it comes to OmniSwitch 6400, OmniSwitch 6800, or OmniSwitch 9700, mostly the tools are limited in terms of the protocol. The switch cannot be managed to manage the power of our ethernet. For example, if we connect an iPhone to the switch, 740 watts will be required, but after six months, someone will discover that the port doesn't work anymore. Even if we configure it to push the power of a port, it will not work. It's not really, it's not, it's not work. At the same time, the problem was that the tool was very old, like Alcatel OmniPCX Enterprise PABX system. In Alcatel, there are only two types of architecture, the old and new ones. For example, on the outside, if there is a need for 24 ports to be implemented on telephony, then we implement less than that number to connect to the end of the phone, which is a very serious problem that is not resolved by the product.
reviewer2759889 - PeerSpot reviewer
Pre-Sales Technical Specialist at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Has supported robust enterprise deployments and management while pricing and market reach for advanced features need attention
I'm not sure what improvements could be made on the configuration scale since I'm not involved in complete configuration. Currently, it works effectively and they are incorporating AI adoption. Commercially and financially, the pricing is too high. Customers feel that Cisco Enterprise Routers will not offer the most competitive prices. If they can work on pricing, it would be easier for customers who are considering local products. In India, the government has implemented the Make in India initiative, and Cisco has established a manufacturing unit there. Regarding security products, they need to improve market reach, marketing, and training. While Cisco Enterprise Routers are user-friendly for network and wireless platforms, security product configuration and integration are considered complex compared to FortiGate, Check Point, Sophos, and Palo Alto. They have introduced solutions such as Cloud Defense Orchestrator and Firewall Manager (FMC), but the reach of Cisco security products in India needs improvement.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The solution's support is very great."
"An excellent and robust solution for delineating services over a common transport, through the use of IP/MPLS."
"It integrates very well into our network and we find it to be extremely robust and durable."
"Based on my experience with other routers, Cisco has proven to be reliable, and from the routing aspect of things, it is really the product of choice for most of my customers."
"It's not complex to deploy."
"We are required to build an MPLS network in our company, and this solution has been very useful."
"It's easy to use, and there is a lot of information available on the internet."
"The Cisco name guarantees that it is a good product and it meets most of the demands."
"The performance of the devices is very reliable."
"Automatic calls routing depending on certain conditions such as dialled digits and received calls allows us to automatically select which telecom provider to use for certain calls."
 

Cons

"More refinement of network group encryption (NGE)."
"The tool's VPN Firewall Brick did not work well since it doesn't have an interface with the cloud to upload the last signature, so it doesn't have this mechanism."
"Cisco could improve by reducing the delays in receiving physical devices."
"The price could be better."
"Cisco routers are an expensive product."
"There needs to be an integration with SD-WAN for the solution."
"I would like to see more boundaries and better performance."
"If Cisco can give you one license and allow you to use all the features, that would be the best thing."
"The only complaint from customers about Cisco is price-wise; they tend to be on the higher side compared to some competition, making it hard to compete in today's market."
"While the commands are easy to understand, and you will find a mixture, if you put a question mark on them then it will create problems."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The tool's price is very low."
"Our issues are basically currency related. The licensing is in dollars and the dollar is steadily rising. We've had an increase in the licensing fee due to the simple reason that the exchange rate is almost over 40%. That creates a major issue. If the currency devaluation doesn't stabilize, we may have to look at another solution."
"The price is reasonable."
"It's not a fair price, it's a bit too high."
"Cisco is mid-tier in terms of pricing and quite affordable by most enterprises."
"The solution is expensive."
"It's not probably the best solution if you have a very limited budget, as it can become very expensive to have robust equipment."
"The licensing cost is quite reasonable."
"The price is reasonable."
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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm
12%
Marketing Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Construction Company
7%
 

Company Size

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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business46
Midsize Enterprise24
Large Enterprise44
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Enterprise Service Routers?
The tool's price is very low. The tool doesn't have a license for switches. The tool has a license for a stack of racks, especially in the case of Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch 9900 model, it has a lic...
What needs improvement with Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Enterprise Service Routers?
Alcatel-Lucent had a VPN Firewall Brick, but it did not work very well like Palo Alto or Cisco. The tool is not classified under Gartner. The tool's VPN Firewall Brick did not work well since it do...
What is your primary use case for Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Enterprise Service Routers?
I use the solution in my company to implement and integrate it into the campus network on a connected mode or dual core, but the routers, like Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Enterprise Service Routers, ...
How do Cisco Enterprise routers compare with Mikrotik routers and switches?
Cisco Enterprise Routers are very stable and easy to use. They offer a very solid performance and are very secure. They also have a very good, long lifespan. We feel the command configuration is ve...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cisco Enterprise Routers?
It is expensive, but I am not the person purchasing the products; I just handle the configuration.
What needs improvement with Cisco Enterprise Routers?
We do not have any impact for Cisco exactly in protecting sensitive information. The only concern we have across all of the products is the price. Additionally, because it is not integrated with so...
 

Also Known As

Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess ESRs, OmniAccess ESRs, OmniAccess Compact ESRs, OmniAccess Ruggedized ESRs
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Sample Customers

Advocate Health Care, Al Rayyan Hospitality, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Americana, Ankabut, ASL Milano 2, Atlasonline, Ayuntamiento de Arroyomolinos, Azienda Ospedaliera della Provincia di Lodi, Azmeel Contracting & Construction Corporation
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