Data Quadrant Awards 2021
SD-WAN
SoftwareReviews names Adaptiv SD-WAN, Fortinet Secure SD-WAN, Cradlepoint NetCloud, Nuage SD-WAN, and Aryaka Platform as SD-WAN Data Quadrant Award Winners.
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SD-WAN
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Gold Medalists
Fortinet
Fortinet Secure SD-WAN
Fortinet is the only NGFW vendor to provide native SD-WAN along with integrated advanced threat protection. FortiGate SD-WAN replaces separate WAN routers, WAN optimization, and security devices with a single solution that is application-aware, offers automatic WAN path control and multi-broadband support.
9.0
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+94
Emotional
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88%
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Likeliness
to Recommend
Cradlepoint
Cradlepoint NetCloud
NetCloud is a cloud-based subscription service that combines cloud management, software-defined networking, and unified edge security with industry-leading LTE and 5G cellular networking technology to power a portfolio of purpose-built wireless edge routers and adapters.
8.9
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+97
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Emotional
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93%
Likeliness to
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Likeliness
to Recommend
Nuage Networks
Nuage SD-WAN
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.
8.8
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+90
Emotional
Footprint
Emotional
Footprint
93%
Likeliness to
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Likeliness
to Recommend
Adaptiv Networks
Adaptiv SD-WAN
We’re an innovative software technology vendor with a market-leading SD-WAN patent portfolio and we operate our own network of cloud-managed SD-WAN gateways. We combine all the components of a cloud-managed SD-WAN solution into simple Network-as-a-Service licenses that are powered by our cloud network and supported by our experienced network operations team.
8.8
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+98
Emotional
Footprint
Emotional
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88%
Likeliness to
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Likeliness
to Recommend
ARYAKA NETWORKS INC
Aryaka Platform
Aryaka's global private network provides enterprises with an essential level of security, ensuring that business-critical application traffic is not exposed to the public Internet, and does not have entry points that can be exploited by threats.
8.8
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+92
Emotional
Footprint
Emotional
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90%
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Likeliness
to Recommend
Vendor Capability Awards
Availability and Quality of Training
Nuage SD-WAN
Breadth of Features
Fortinet Secure SD-WAN
Business Value Created
Nuage SD-WAN
Ease of Customization
Fortinet Secure SD-WAN
Ease of Data Integration
Fortinet Secure SD-WAN
Ease of IT Administration
Cradlepoint NetCloud
Ease of Implementation
Fortinet Secure SD-WAN
Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement
Cradlepoint NetCloud
Quality of Features
Fortinet Secure SD-WAN
Usability and Intuitiveness
Fortinet Secure SD-WAN
Vendor Support
Nuage SD-WAN
Vendor Capability Awards
Availability and Quality of Training
Nuage SD-WAN
Breadth of Features
Fortinet Secure SD-WAN
Business Value Created
Nuage SD-WAN
Ease of Customization
Fortinet Secure SD-WAN
Ease of Data Integration
Fortinet Secure SD-WAN
Ease of IT Administration
Cradlepoint NetCloud
Ease of Implementation
Fortinet Secure SD-WAN
Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement
Cradlepoint NetCloud
Quality of Features
Fortinet Secure SD-WAN
Usability and Intuitiveness
Fortinet Secure SD-WAN
Vendor Support
Nuage SD-WAN
Other Evaluated Vendors
FatPipe Networks Inc
FatPipe SD-WAN
FatPipe's Software-Defined Wide Area Networking (SD-WAN) products provide solutions for an easy migration to Hybrid WAN. FatPipe delivers companies the ability to centrally manage their wide area network, manage branch office configurations, and deploy appliances with the zero-touch installation.
8.7
Composite
Score
Composite
Score
+92
Emotional
Footprint
Emotional
Footprint
91%
Likeliness to
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Likeliness
to Recommend
Ecessa
Ecessa WANworX
WANworX Secure SD-WAN combines reliable hardware, innovative software, network design and support services to allow organizations to operate from multiple locations – and the cloud – seamlessly.
8.7
Composite
Score
Composite
Score
+97
Emotional
Footprint
Emotional
Footprint
87%
Likeliness to
Recommend
Likeliness
to Recommend
Palo Alto Networks
Palo Alto SD-WAN
Palo Alto Networks CloudGenix SD-WAN is the industry's first next-generation SD-WAN solution that enables the cloud-delivered branch.
8.7
Composite
Score
Composite
Score
+96
Emotional
Footprint
Emotional
Footprint
90%
Likeliness to
Recommend
Likeliness
to Recommend
Aruba Networks
Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN
Aruba SD-WAN is designed to optimize routing decisions and improving visibility across the WAN edge. Full Layer 7 application awareness combines with unique in-branch visibility based on end-user roles, device type, and location context to make Aruba SD-WAN ideal for distributed enterprises.
8.6
Composite
Score
Composite
Score
+95
Emotional
Footprint
Emotional
Footprint
85%
Likeliness to
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Likeliness
to Recommend
Cisco Systems
Cisco Meraki
Unify management and control of thousands of mobile and desktop devices in the secure, browser-based Meraki dashboard. Drive your organization's mobility initiatives by seamlessly onboarding new devices and automating application of security policies.
8.5
Composite
Score
Composite
Score
+93
Emotional
Footprint
Emotional
Footprint
83%
Likeliness to
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Likeliness
to Recommend
VMware, Inc
VMware SD-WAN
VMware SD-WAN improves upon the economics and flexibility of a hybrid WAN with the deployment speed and low maintenance of a cloud-based service. It includes policy-based, network-wide application performance, visibility and control while dramatically simplifying the WAN by delivering virtualized services from the cloud to branch offices.
8.4
Composite
Score
Composite
Score
+85
Emotional
Footprint
Emotional
Footprint
86%
Likeliness to
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Likeliness
to Recommend
Versa Networks Inc
Versa SD-WAN
Versa Networks enables enterprises to re-architect their enterprise WAN and branch office networks through a software-based and multi-service approach to SD-WAN – leveraging Versa software + low-cost appliances vs. proprietary network hardware, and providing a full set of integrated SD-WAN and SD-Security functions.
7.9
Composite
Score
Composite
Score
+85
Emotional
Footprint
Emotional
Footprint
85%
Likeliness to
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Likeliness
to Recommend
CATO Network
Cato Edge SD-WAN
Cato is providing a fully converged global SD-WAN with built-in network security, delivered as a cloud service. SD-WAN edge device is the enabling network infrastructure.
7.5
Composite
Score
Composite
Score
+76
Emotional
Footprint
Emotional
Footprint
73%
Likeliness to
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Likeliness
to Recommend
Cisco Systems
Cisco SD-WAN
Cisco solutions provide customers secure access with end to end visibility when connecting to cloud applications—while also reducing costs. Features such as transport independence that includes 5G helps connect businesses to the cloud, while true zero-touch provisioning simplifies setup and lowers operating costs. Cisco also offers an unmatched set of service offerings around the globe to ensure customers and partners receive the right level of support to generate a strong ROI from their deployment. Cisco SD-WAN gives customers the flexibility, visibility and control they need to ensure long-term success.
7.4
Composite
Score
Composite
Score
+67
Emotional
Footprint
Emotional
Footprint
77%
Likeliness to
Recommend
Likeliness
to Recommend
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