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Attribute Ratings
- Aruba Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) is rated higher in 1 area: Likelihood to Recommend
Likelihood to Recommend
8.1
Aruba Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN)
81%
3 Ratings

3.0
Aryaka SmartConnect
30%
1 Rating
Likelihood to Recommend
Aruba Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN)
Have remote sites and need them to feel local? Want to get all your locations virtually on the same network? This is the way. And if you're like us and need an easy way to manage all your remote locations in one place this is the tool you want to use.

Verified User
Manager in Information Technology
Government Administration Company, 501-1000 employeesAryaka SmartConnect
It integrates nicely with AWS (in regions other than China). The provisioning support is pretty good.
Principal Architect
SAP ConcurInformation Technology and Services, 1001-5000 employees
Pros
Aruba Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN)
- An intricate system of connections that make it seem like your outside sites are all on one single LAN
- Well priced in their category as others are a bit pricier for the same services
- Aruba is backed by a well staffed support team that can get you through your issues

Verified User
Consultant in Marketing
Government Administration Company, 501-1000 employeesAryaka SmartConnect
- Relatively easily to implement
Principal Architect
SAP ConcurInformation Technology and Services, 1001-5000 employees
Cons
Aruba Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN)
- The right support team for your product can be difficult to get ahold of
- Integration with Cisco is not as super tight as integration with Aruba devices
- Some of the advanced features are difficult to use

Verified User
Analyst in Information Technology
Government Administration Company, 501-1000 employeesAryaka SmartConnect
- Support is very inconsistent, no real trouble-ticketing system when you have issues
- Very expensive for what you get
- Not much advance notification for maintenance events
- Unclear if Aryaka connectivity into China meets Chinese M.I.I.T. laws
Principal Architect
SAP ConcurInformation Technology and Services, 1001-5000 employees
Pricing Details
Aruba Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN)
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
—Aryaka SmartConnect
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
—Alternatives Considered
Aruba Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN)
No answers on this topic
Aryaka SmartConnect
We didn't really evaluate many other SDWAN providers as very few operate inside of China. Our alternative was to build VPN connectivity ourselves.
Principal Architect
SAP ConcurInformation Technology and Services, 1001-5000 employees
Return on Investment
Aruba Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN)
- Changed the way we manage remote sites
- Saved us funds in the LAN budget
- Created new opportunities to roll out functions at these sites

Verified User
Manager in Information Technology
Government Administration Company, 501-1000 employeesAryaka SmartConnect
- Enabled us to deploy infrastructure into new regions quickly
- Cost of Aryaka connections (especially in China) is excessive
Principal Architect
SAP ConcurInformation Technology and Services, 1001-5000 employees