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Nuage Networks is the #3 ranked solution in top Software Defined Networking, #6 ranked solution in top Network Automation tools, #12 ranked solution in SD-WAN tools, and #12 ranked solution in top WAN Edge tools. PeerSpot users give Nuage Networks an average rating of 8.4 out of 10. Nuage Networks is most commonly compared to Cisco SD-WAN: Nuage Networks vs Cisco SD-WAN. Nuage Networks is popular among the large enterprise segment, accounting for 68% of users researching this solution on PeerSpot. The top industry researching this solution are professionals from a comms service provider, accounting for 26% of all views.
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What is Nuage Networks?

Nuage Networks Virtualized Network Services (VNS) automate branch site connectivity and gives you deployment options for cloud integration and branch VPN services. Nuage Networks VNS offers a fresh approach to the enterprise WAN. It seamlessly links all your locations - regardless of size or geography - while reducing your need for customized networking. Nuage Networks VNS is based on an overlay model that can use any IP network to provide connectivity between sites. It gives maximum flexibility and enables to choose from multiple access or last-mile technologies, including copper, fiber and mobile broadband.

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What users are saying about Nuage Networks pricing:
  • "I would say, from our cost perspective, they are extremely competitive."
  • "The price of the solution could be more affordable. Customers want to use their own cheap connection and also do not want to pay too much for services from this solution, it becomes too expensive."
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    SD-WAN Sr. Product Manager at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees
    Real User
    Top 5
    Easy to use features, good support, and has the ability to maintain a session when you lose an uplink
    Pros and Cons
    • "It has good reporting and analytics, that most people can understand without too much difficulty."
    • "Security is an area that could use some work."

    What is our primary use case?

    It's a horizontal use case of replacing the WAN. Typically, they are replacing the MPLS.

    They are also trying to save costs and reduce complexity.

    What is most valuable?

    Nuage Networks is easy to use.

    It has good reporting and analytics, that most people can understand without too much difficulty. 

    The features are what I believe to be one of its strengths. Cisco frequently has 800 features, but customers only use ten of them, and Nuage has fifty for example that can all be easily used.

    One of the many benefits of Nuage Networks is VoIP. It will maintain a call session even if you lose an uplink.

    What needs improvement?

    Security is an area that could use some work. When compared to Versa, it has full Layer Seven security built-in, whereas Nuage is sticking to a stateful firewall model and allowing other vendors to do sassy, with them simply being the SD-WAN underlay of sassy. I believe they are a little behind in their thought process.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I've worked with Nuage Networks for seven years, the last two as a product manager.

    Nuage only has one version of SD-WAN.

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    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    Nuage Networks is a stable product.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    We have not investigated scalability; however, I am aware that they have clients with thousands of sites, indicating that Nuage Networks is a scalable product.

    How are customer service and support?

    Technical support is good. 

    On a scale of 1 to 5, I would rate them maybe a 3.5. I would say that there is some room for improvement there.

    Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

    I am also familiar with Meraki SD-WAN.

    It has a very enticing user interface. They've done a fantastic job with the interface, They have enhanced the appearance.

    An interesting fact is that Meraki's offering isn't a true SD-WAN. A true SD-WAN has an SD-WAN controller, an orchestrator, and it doesn't have those things, but Nuage does.

    One of the things that I believe most people don't ask and don't realize until they are in that situation is that if I have a VoIP call and I lose one of my uplinks with my Meraki, I will lose that VoIP call. With a true SD-WAN, you won't. It will failover and you will maintain that VoIP session. This is something that Cisco, and Meraki do not advertise, but if you ask their SE, they will tell you.

    The VoIP is probably one of the larger issues, and instead of true SD-WAN, all they have are L3 VPNs. All they have done is put a wrapper around it, so you don't have to configure it. However, it is not true SD-WAN if there are one or more controllers and the overlay and underlay are separated. I believe that if people truly understand what SD-WAN is, they will be able to look beneath the surface and say, "That's not what that is."

    Meraki is easy to set up. It's actually quite high on the setup, in my opinion. With the caveat that it is not truly SD-WAN.

    It's a stable solution. I have no issues with the stability of Meraki SD-WAN.

    Meraki is a scalable product.

    The technical support is excellent.

    Nuage is very competitive. Cisco has never tried to be a price leader since it launched. It's not one of the market forces that they try to be a price leader.

    If they want a true, automated failover, I would suggest asking some pointed questions.

    I would rate Meraki a seven out of ten.

    How was the initial setup?

    The initial setup is easy.

    If we don't have to install circuits, we can have a new order ready in two weeks.

    What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

    Nuage Networks is very, very competitive going up against other vendors such as  Meraki, Viptela, Velocloud, or Versa. I would say, from our cost perspective, they are extremely competitive.

    What other advice do I have?

    We sell this solution. I am the product manager for Nuage Networks.

    Nuage does not sell directly to the public; instead, they sell through service providers.

    One of the issues that people get hung up on is that when they look at the Gartner Magic Quadrant, but Gartner rates them in the lower-left only because they don't give up their numbers because they sell through service providers. Sometimes people dismiss that, without doing their homework.

    I would recommend at least considering this solution, as an option.

    It's a very good platform.

    I would rate Nuage Networks a nine out of ten.

    Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner
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    Kristof Spriet - PeerSpot reviewer
    Products & Solutions Manager at Proximus
    Real User
    Top 10
    Great multi-tenancy and routing functionalities but needs more security capabilities
    Pros and Cons
    • "It is stable and reliable."
    • "The setup can be complex."

    What is our primary use case?

    We primarily use the solution for connectivity to the majority of our customers, for national and international deployments. 

    What is most valuable?

    Their multi-tenancy and routing functionalities are both great.

    It is stable and reliable.

    The solution can scale.

    Technical support has been fine.

    What needs improvement?

    Security needs to be improved. They have some security, however, additional security functions are not available. 

    The setup can be complex. 

    For how long have I used the solution?

    We've been dealing with the solution for almost five years now. I've used the solution for quite a while.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    The solution is stable and reliable. There are no bugs or glitches and it doesn't crash or freeze.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    We can scale the product very well. 

    We are selling it to various customers. The user base would vary from customer to customer. 

    How are customer service and support?

    Technical support is very good. We have a good relationship with them and they accept feedback well. 

    How would you rate customer service and support?

    Neutral

    How was the initial setup?

    While the solution is rather complex to set up, once it is up and running, it is okay.

    The time for deployment depends on the use case. It also depends on the setup - if it is for a customer or a full ecosystem. 

    What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

    We pay a monthly fee in order to use the product. While there may be extra costs above the standard licensing fee for us, there is no extra cost for the customer.

    What other advice do I have?

    We were running the latest version of the software.

    I'd recommend the solution to other users, however, the use case must fit the customer's needs. It may not be for everyone. 

    I'd rate the solution seven out of ten overall. 

    Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

    On-premises
    Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Reseller
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    Chief Strategy Officer at a comms service provider with 201-500 employees
    Real User
    Top 20
    Useful network management features, overall easy functionality, and good customer support
    Pros and Cons
    • "One of the most valuable features of this solution is network management. The customer is able to manage their network from home or we can also manage the whole customer network."

      What is our primary use case?

      If you do not have coverage in your home network, you can use this solution for the virtualization of any network infrastructure to improve the network.

      What is most valuable?

      One of the most valuable features of this solution is network management. The customer is able to manage their network from home or we can also manage the whole customer network. Additionally, there are easy access, configuration, and rules. The solution can also be used as an easy way to manage VPN networks for some customers.

      For how long have I used the solution?

      I have been using this solution for approximately two years.

      How are customer service and technical support?

      The customer support has been very good.

      What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

      The price of the solution could be more affordable. Customers want to use their own cheap connection and also do not want to pay too much for services from this solution, it becomes too expensive.

      What other advice do I have?

      Nuage Networks provides a professional solution experience. They are a large corporation developing new features all the time that are very useful. I recommend this solution to others.

      I rate Nuage Networks a nine out of ten.

      Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

      Public Cloud
      Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Integrator
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