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Aryaka SmartConnect vs. Fortinet Secure SD-WAN

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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

    Fortinet Secure SD-WAN

    Score7 out of 10
    N/AFortinet Secure SD-WAN supports cloud-first, security-sensitive, and global enterprises, as well as the hybrid workforce. Its Secure Networking approach uses one operating system and consolidates SD-WAN, next-generation firewall (NGFW), advanced routing, and ZTNA application gateway functions.N/A
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    Aryaka SmartConnectFortinet Secure SD-WAN
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    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    User Ratings
    Aryaka SmartConnectFortinet Secure SD-WAN
    Likelihood to Recommend
    3.0
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    User Testimonials
    Aryaka SmartConnectFortinet Secure SD-WAN
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Aryaka Networks
    It integrates nicely with AWS (in regions other than China). The provisioning support is pretty good.
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    Fortinet
    In the past Firewall and Traffic Routing tasks would have to be done on different interfaces, however, with Fortinet Secure SD-WAN all this is unified into one central console. We can get more productivity and also can optimize LAN & WAN IT Operations. We are also able to cut a lot of cost by moving from old MPLS technology to BB
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    Pros
    Aryaka Networks
    • Relatively easily to implement
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    Fortinet
    • Consolidated User Interface for Firewall, Routing and ZTNA
    • Optimization of WAN applications and traffic
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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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    Fortinet
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    Usability
    Aryaka Networks
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    Fortinet
    As mentioned earlier, since all features are pretty much available in one console, it is very user friendly and it becomes very easy for the Admin to just drag and drop a Plugin or a Tool that is required to perform a specific task. It's one of the most well designed layout to be honest.
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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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    Fortinet
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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
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    Fortinet
    • 18% improvement in Productivity
    • 25% reduction in cost
    • Almost zero down time.
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