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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    ExtremeCloud IQ

    Score8.5 out of 10
    N/AExtremeCloud IQ provides unified management driven by Machine Learning (ML). It features configuration workflows, realtime and historical monitoring, comprehensive troubleshooting, and integrated network applications. Designed to take full advantage of Extreme’s end-to- end networking solutions, it delivers unified, full-stack management of access points, switches, and SD-WAN.N/A

    IBM Networking Services for Software Defined Networks

    Score8 out of 10
    N/AIBM 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
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    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Features
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    Configuration Management
    Comparison of Configuration Management features of ExtremeCloud IQ and IBM Networking Services for Software Defined Networks
    Feature
    ExtremeCloud IQ
    7.6
    4 Ratings
    3% above category average
    IBM Networking Services for Software Defined Networks
    -
    Ratings
    Infrastructure Automation7.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Automated Provisioning8.44 Ratings00 Ratings
    Parallel Execution8.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Node Management7.24 Ratings00 Ratings
    Reporting & Logging7.64 Ratings00 Ratings
    Version Control7.44 Ratings00 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    ExtremeCloud IQIBM Networking Services for Software Defined Networks
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.4
    (4 ratings)
    8.5
    (4 ratings)
    Usability
    8.3
    (4 ratings)
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    User Testimonials
    ExtremeCloud IQIBM Networking Services for Software Defined Networks
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Extreme Networks
    ExtremeCloud IQ is definitely best suited for a mid/large-scale business. The tools provided for what you pay for would be mostly unnecessary for a small business - the pricing also would not condone the purchase for a small business. That said, we are more of a mid-sized district, and being able to manage this system with 120 APs deployed across 10 locations has been great. I'm the only person that purchases, configures, deploys and manages everything with ExtremeCloud IQ - and it doesn't take too much time to be able to do so. I'm certainly a fan of the product!
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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
    Extreme Networks
    • GTAC support is excellent; they understand the issue and do not hesitate to help in detail.
    • The layout is very intuitive and easy to use, especially the templating of switch port types. It makes it simple to use context-based names so the purpose of the port can be understood.
    • The auto channel selection now works very well, including the SDR dual 5GHz mode.
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    IBM
    • Network evaluation
    • Network performance
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    Cons
    Extreme Networks
    • XIQ Refreshes could be enhanced for closer to on-prem experience.
    • Client Data polling interval needs to be quicker, 10 minutes.
    • Full feature parity of switch management in XIQ.
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    IBM
    • It should have a standard API for inter plane connections.
    • Centralized controller is ineffective.
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    Usability
    Extreme Networks
    Being a web platform, it is very easily accessible. The user interface is very simple, intuitive, and visually well-designed. The learning to use it was very quick and can be done even without specific user manuals. Access to the analytics and troubleshooting tools is also extremely intuitive and very well-crafted.
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    IBM
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    Alternatives Considered
    Extreme Networks
    I previously used Aruba APs in the early 2010s - but have no other experience since then
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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
    Extreme Networks
    • It has been referred to as "invisible IT" because the number of support tickets to the IT desk has been reduced to practically none.
    • An IT team no longer desires ongoing WiFi support agreements, as once it is set up well, they do not need to contact us for higher-tier support.
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    IBM
    • Loosening from the hardware constraints in network provisioning.
    • We are top performing in Network modernization.
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