Cisco Evolved Programmable Network Manager (Cisco EPN-M) vs. IBM Networking Services for Software Defined Networks

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Cisco Evolved Programmable Network Manager (Cisco EPN-M)
Score 8.1 out of 10
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For carrier-grade networks, the Cisco EPN Manager aims to accelerates the transition to a SDN and NFV-based programmable network architecture that spans both physical and virtual elements by utilizing a unique model-driven architecture and a clear separation of content, platform and devices. The product provides device management, network service provisioning, and network assurance across core, edge, aggregation, and access networks consisting of a wide range of Cisco device families, making…N/A
IBM Networking Services for Software Defined Networks
Score 8.0 out of 10
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IBM Networking Services for Software-defined Networks (SDN) transforms hardware and device-centric network to a virtual, software-defined network for improved agility, security and cost efficiency.N/A
Pricing
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Free Trial
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Free/Freemium Version
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Medium-sized Companies
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Score 8.1 out of 10
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Score 8.1 out of 10
Enterprises
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User Ratings
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User Testimonials
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Cisco
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IBM
As service providers in Information technology, IBM Networking Services for Software Defined Networks has been of priceless value in management of virtual networks. It is crucial to improve our flexibility in administration of networks regardless of the usage bandwidth whether around the company or on our clients' networks. If you are looking to improve agility and configuration of your networks, then IBM would be the best SDN for that.
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Pros
Cisco
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IBM
  • Network evaluation
  • Network performance
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Cons
Cisco
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IBM
  • It should have a standard API for inter plane connections.
  • Centralized controller is ineffective.
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Alternatives Considered
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IBM
IBM is a company that has a lot of experience in networking services, in addition to having a better integration with other products of the same brand, for this reason we use IBM Networking Services
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Return on Investment
Cisco
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IBM
  • Loosening from the hardware constraints in network provisioning.
  • We are top performing in Network modernization.
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