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HPE SDN vs Megaport vs VMware NSX comparison

 

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Mindshare comparison

Software Defined Networking (SDN) Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
HPE SDN6.4%
Meraki SD-WAN21.6%
Cisco ACI13.8%
Other58.2%
Software Defined Networking (SDN)
Software Defined Networking (SDN) Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Megaport3.4%
Meraki SD-WAN21.6%
Cisco ACI13.8%
Other61.2%
Software Defined Networking (SDN)
Network Virtualization Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
VMware NSX43.8%
Cisco ACI47.7%
Cisco Enterprise Network Functions Virtualization3.6%
Other4.900000000000006%
Network Virtualization
 

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HimanshuGupta2 - PeerSpot reviewer
Streamlined connectivity offers flexibility but requires enhanced visibility
We are a reseller of products and provide services and products to our end customers, using solutions like Megaport.  Depending on the customer requirements, we sometimes need to combine different solutions or rely on our in-house capabilities Megaport simplifies the connectivity process. It…
MagdyRaafat - PeerSpot reviewer
Enhanced security and streamlined management drive efficient connectivity
Open source is a standard solution where you take a gray box or white box and put the software from your end. You can do programming with Ansible and make the network work in the software-defined mode, providing automation and management capabilities. I am currently working with VMware. It integrates easily with everything and can work with any system. When discussing micro-segmentation, it enhances security, providing more secure data in your data center while allowing for extra layers of security outside your data center. If you have an ACI, there is communication between locations, keeping your data secure in your data center and throughout the path it takes, such as to SD-WAN or the cloud. I work with cloud solutions including AWS, Azure, GCP, and private cloud. My overall rating for VMware NSX is 8.5 out of 10.
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Top Industries

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Healthcare Company
10%
Computer Software Company
8%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Insurance Company
8%
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Computer Software Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
8%
 

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Company SizeCount
Small Business33
Midsize Enterprise23
Large Enterprise68
 

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Megaport?
The pricing model is one of the features I personally like about Megaport.
What needs improvement with Megaport?
There are no notable complaints from customers regarding Megaport, and there hasn't been any identified need for impr...
What is your primary use case for Megaport?
We are a reseller of products and provide services and products to our end customers, using solutions like Megaport. ...
What are the biggest differences between Cisco ACI and VMware NSX?
There are some very major differences between both the Products and to name a few. -Cisco ACI have physical network g...
What are the biggest differences between Cisco ACI and VMware NSX?
Once you know your way around the Cisco ecosystem, using Cisco ACI is not so difficult. It is a global product, so wh...
What do you like most about VMware NSX?
The product has valuable features for security and network extension.
 

Also Known As

HP SDN
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VMware Nicira, Lastline Defender
 

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Sample Customers

UBM Tech, The Via Group
Aon, News Corp Australia, Fujitsu, NEC, Virgin Australia, Zettagrid, JB Hi-Fi, blueAPACHE, CloudLogix, Data Solutions Group, Spectrum Networks, Virtutel, Cloudscene, G-Core Labs, Servers Australia
City of Avondale, Lumeta, Kroll Ontrack, Heartland Payment Systems, Baystate Heallth, Exostar, Tribune Media, iGATE, NTT Communications, Synergent, California Natural Resources Agency, Bloomington Public Schools, Columbia Sportswear, Join Experience S.A, Schuberg Philis
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