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    Aryaka SmartConnect

    Score9.8 out of 10
    N/ASmartConnect is an on-demand, fully managed and end-to-end SD-WAN connectivity service for enterprises, offering global, regional, and local as well as cloud connectivity. The solution connects branches, remote locations, data centers and cloud service providers, using Aryaka's SD-WAN platform.N/A

    Cisco Routers

    Score9.1 out of 10
    N/ACisco routers support secure, reliable enterprise connections. These enterprise routers help users implement an intent-based, future-ready WAN that is constantly learning, adapting, and protecting. Deploy routers for the branch, cloud, co-location, or the data center with any type of connectivity, including MPLS, Internet, and 4G LTE. With over 30 years of experience and an end-to-end portfolio, Cisco routing solutions can deliver for today’s networking needs. The vendor promises to help…N/A
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    Aryaka SmartConnectCisco Routers
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    Aryaka SmartConnectCisco Routers
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    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Aryaka SmartConnectCisco Routers
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    97%
    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    97%
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    Implementation went as expected
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    97%
    Implementation went as expected
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    User Ratings
    Aryaka SmartConnectCisco Routers
    Likelihood to Recommend
    3.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.1
    (87 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
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    9.7
    (5 ratings)
    Usability
    -
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    9.3
    (4 ratings)
    Support Rating
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    9.4
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    9.7
    (3 ratings)
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    9.1
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    User Testimonials
    Aryaka SmartConnectCisco Routers
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Aryaka Networks
    It integrates nicely with AWS (in regions other than China). The provisioning support is pretty good.
    Incentivized
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    Cisco
    Sometimes our Cisco Routers aren't well suited; it's just in really small environments. To put just an at-home module, that's really the only time I can't really see it being used. Even in any situation, like a small office, like five to 10 people, even just putting a small router out there has its inherent benefits outside of just using a normal internet connection, like getting your local Comcast. So, as I said, it's very adaptive.
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    Pros
    Aryaka Networks
    • Relatively easily to implement
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    Cisco
    • Helps to separate routing information for different networks for different customers.
    • Helps peers with service providers and Customer Networks and starts the exchange of information between them.
    • Helps facilitate internet connectivity for enterprise networks.
    • Helps transferring Internet or Private Data from one place to another.
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    Cons
    Aryaka Networks
    • 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
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    Cisco
    • In some cases it would be helpful if the Cisco Routers in UC mode would support FXO ports when connected to the Webex cloud for calling.
    • When used as WGBs if there were more telemetry options that collect roaming stats OOB would help during troubleshooting efforts.
    • Would love it if there is a CLI command to show the API endpoint for a given show command.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Aryaka Networks
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    Cisco
    We are extremely likely to renew, as we have been very happy with our Cisco Routers for over 10 years. Their uptime as well as stable nature makes them ideal for us, as we are an industry that cannot afford downtime. We trust our partner to recommend our next model Cisco, when the time comes.
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    Usability
    Aryaka Networks
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    Cisco
    The best thing about Cisco products is their presence in community. When you have a problem you can do quick search and find whoever else had the same question and expert answer for that question. Other thing is there are Cisco certified people we can find very easily if want some help with comissioning these products
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    Support Rating
    Aryaka Networks
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    Cisco
    Cisco support is very good. Of course, sometime you will run into support guy that isn't up to the task. Buf overall, the support system is well structure. You know if this support isn't able to help, you can esclate the situation to find another help. Also, their documentation is well developed and can be very useful.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Aryaka Networks
    We didn't really evaluate many other SDWAN providers as very few operate inside of China. Our alternative was to build VPN connectivity ourselves.
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    Cisco
    Cisco Routers are the most reliable and stable internet edge routers ive used. They' have also always offered high performance for the most demanding traffic workloads. Lastly, from all of the various vendors I've used, Cisco routsrs have the best TAC support.
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    Return on Investment
    Aryaka Networks
    • Enabled us to deploy infrastructure into new regions quickly
    • Cost of Aryaka connections (especially in China) is excessive
    Incentivized
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    Cisco
    • Network management has become easy and fast with cloud based portal.
    • Network policies could be rolled out quickly across the devices.
    • Improvement in Network security.
    • Stable internet connection has lead to less downtime and more productivity.
    • Stable internet connection in each location within the organization.
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