Aruba Networks

Aruba EdgeConnect

8.1 /10

What is Aruba EdgeConnect?

Aruba Edge-to-Cloud Security for the Intelligent Edge. Full visibility, control, and enforcement with a built-in foundation for Zero Trust and SASE frameworks.

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Awards & Recognition

Aruba EdgeConnect won the following awards in the Secure Access Service Edge category

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Latest Award, 2024

2023 Emotional Footprint Champion

2023

Strategy and Innovation
Product Impact
Contract Negotiation
Conflict Resolution

2023

1 Top Rated Capabilities

0 Top Rated Features

2023

Aruba EdgeConnect Ratings

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88 Likeliness to Recommend

100 Plan to Renew

91 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

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Emotional Footprint Overview

+98 Net Emotional Footprint

The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.

How much do users love Aruba EdgeConnect?

0% Negative

5% Neutral

95% Positive

Pros

Continually Improving Product
Performance Enhancing
Enables Productivity
Trustworthy

Feature Ratings

Average 80

Secure Web Gateway (SWG)

Viable Alternative VS Traditional MPLS

Zero Trust

Enablement for Security Teams

Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)

Network Sandboxes

SD-WAN

Remote Browser Isolation (RBI)

Data Analytics / BI / AI

Firewall as a Service (FWaaS)

Web Application and API Protection (WAAP)

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 81

Breadth of Features

Ease of Implementation

Availability and Quality of Training

Usability and Intuitiveness

Ease of IT Administration

Quality of Features

Business Value Created

Ease of Data Integration

Ease of Customization

Vendor Support

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

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Aruba EdgeConnect Reviews

Prachi D.

Role: Sales Marketing
Industry: Technology
Involvement: End User of Application

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jan 2023

An Advanced SD-WAN Solution for Enterprises

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Aruba EdgeConnect from other similar products?

Aruba EdgeConnect offers advanced features such as built-in firewalls and integrated VPN capabilities, which make it ideal for enterprise-grade network infrastructure. Additionally, its virtual overlay technology allows for simplified deployment and management of multiple sites.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

The level of security and protection that it offers, which helps to ensure that sensitive data is protected at all times.

What do you dislike most about this product?

The cost of licensing and maintenance can be a bit high, especially for larger organizations.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Aruba EdgeConnect is a great choice for large enterprises looking for an advanced SD-WAN solution that prioritizes security and protection.

Pros

Helps Innovate
Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Performance Enhancing

Vaibhav P.

Role: Sales Marketing
Industry: Technology
Involvement: End User of Application

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jan 2023

A Scalable and Versatile SD-WAN Solution

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Aruba EdgeConnect from other similar products?

Aruba EdgeConnect offers a wide range of features and capabilities that are designed to cater to various use cases and environments, including branch and multi-cloud connectivity. Additionally, its unique virtual overlay technology allows for simplified deployment and management of multiple sites.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

The scalability and flexibility that it provides to accommodate different network configurations and traffic demands.

What do you dislike most about this product?

The management and monitoring interface could be more user-friendly and streamlined.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

If you're looking for a versatile and flexible SD-WAN solution that can adapt to different environments and use cases, Aruba EdgeConnect is a great option

Pros

Helps Innovate
Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Performance Enhancing

Moosin S.

Role: Sales Marketing
Industry: Education
Involvement: End User of Application

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jan 2023

A High-Performing SD-WAN Solution

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates Aruba EdgeConnect from other similar products?

Aruba EdgeConnect stands out with its advanced security features, including built-in firewalls and integrated VPN capabilities. Additionally, its unique virtual overlay technology allows for simplified deployment and management of multiple sites.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

The level of customization and granular control that it offers for traffic management.

What do you dislike most about this product?

The initial setup process can be a bit complex for those who are not familiar with network infrastructure.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

If you're looking for a comprehensive SD-WAN solution with advanced security and simplified deployment, Aruba EdgeConnect is definitely worth considering.

Pros

Helps Innovate
Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Performance Enhancing

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Awards & Recognition

2023 Emotional Footprint Champion

Aruba EdgeConnect Ratings

88 Likeliness to Recommend

100 Plan to Renew

91 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

1 Since last award

Emotional Footprint Overview

+98 Net Emotional Footprint

How much do users love Aruba EdgeConnect?

Pros

Feature Ratings Average rating of all product features, some of which may not be shown below

Secure Web Gateway (SWG) Protects corporate users and networks from web-based malware, controls employee behavior on the Internet, and helps prevent data loss.

Viable Alternative VS Traditional MPLS Organizations may want to migrate away from traditional MPLS and leverage a platform to provision convergence and flexibility regarding deployment of security.

Zero Trust Provides features that enable a zero trust architecture, including device authentication and user contextual risk based authentication.

Enablement for Security Teams Enablement for Security to know the layers of protection deployed and not just rely on the carrier to only provide the connection.

Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) Intermediary between an organization's users and one or more cloud services, allowing the enforcement of certain types of security policies in the cloud.

Network Sandboxes Sandboxes are used to safely execute suspicious code without risking harm to the host device or network.

SD-WAN Separates the data and control plane from its hardware, virtualizing the network.

Remote Browser Isolation (RBI) Separate your users' web browsing activity from the local network and its infrastructure, preventing browser-based attacks on the network.

Data Analytics / BI / AI Integration of capability to mine data from incoming sources (SIEM, logs, vulnerability tools, threat databases, etc) in real-time and apply rules.

Firewall as a Service (FWaaS) Next-generation firewall capabilities that include web filtering, advanced threat protection, intrusion prevention system, and Domain Name System security.

Web Application and API Protection (WAAP) Provides protective capabilities that leverage effective web request inspection prior to reaching the API such as Next-Gen WAF, RASP, DDoS etc.

Vendor Capability Ratings Average rating of all vendor capabilities, some of which may not be shown below

Breadth of Features Users prefer feature rich software that enables them to perform diverse series of tasks. This data expresses user satisfaction with the product's breadth of features.

Ease of Implementation Successfully implementing new software is necessary to realize its full value and promote end user adoption. This data indicates whether or not the product is easy to implement.

Availability and Quality of Training Effective and readily available training enables users to get the most out of the software you've chosen. Use this section to make sure your vendor's training programs and materials measure up.

Usability and Intuitiveness End user learning curves cost the organization money. Pay attention to your end users' technical ability to determine how important UX is in your purchase.

Ease of IT Administration This data indicates whether IT personnel will be able to resolve issues and perform configurations efficiently and effectively.

Quality of Features Feature quality is just as important as quantity. Use this data to determine if this product will do what you're purchasing it to do, easily, intuitively, reliably, and effectively.

Business Value Created Software needs to create value for employees, customers, partners, and, ultimately, shareholders. This data expresses user satisfaction - or lack thereof - with the product's business value.

Ease of Data Integration Use this data to determine whether the product will cause headaches or make data integration easy.

Ease of Customization Don't get bogged down in a difficult customization; use this data to make sure you can easily achieve the functionality you need for your particular situation.

Vendor Support The importance of vendor support will vary for each organization depending on internal capabilities, but there will always be issues that only the vendor can resolve.

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement Vendors who don't stay on top of emerging needs and trends won't enable you to meet your business goals. Use this data to separate innovators from imposters.

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Aruba EdgeConnect Reviews

Prachi D.

An Advanced SD-WAN Solution for Enterprises

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Vaibhav P.

A Scalable and Versatile SD-WAN Solution

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Moosin S.

A High-Performing SD-WAN Solution

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

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