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ExtremeCloud SD-WAN vs. IBM Networking Services for Software Defined Networks

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    ExtremeCloud SD-WAN

    Score9.2 out of 10
    N/AExtreme Networks wireless offerings increased following the Enterasys acquisition in 2013 and later, Aerohive. To unify all disparate elements and centralize control of the network all the way to the branch, ExtremeCloud SD-WAN is Extreme Networks' solution for simplicity and control.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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    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    User Ratings
    ExtremeCloud SD-WANIBM Networking Services for Software Defined Networks
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.4
    (3 ratings)
    8.5
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    User Testimonials
    ExtremeCloud SD-WANIBM Networking Services for Software Defined Networks
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Extreme Networks
    Aerohive was ahead of the industry when it came to Wireless network hardware and software. Initially, they were one of the first to offer a solution for a busy office environment with a complicated layout and multiple rooms, open areas, and offices that were spread out. The mesh design of the APS was also one of the first of its kind and has proven to be a great solution within our environment.
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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
    • Easy to navigate management GUI
    • Intuitive design
    • Helpful troubleshooting tools and logging
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    IBM
    • Network evaluation
    • Network performance
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    Cons
    Extreme Networks
    • The floor plan design aspect of the software has improved recently and can further be enhanced.
    • The software update process for the APs has not always been very straightforward.
    • The initial setup and differentiating between the multiple types of APs was a bit confusing.
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    • It should have a standard API for inter plane connections.
    • Centralized controller is ineffective.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Extreme Networks
    We also considered both Cisco and Juniper, but Extreme Networks Wireless WAN met our budgetary and technology needs the best.
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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
    • The speed of our Wireless network has significantly improved.
    • The range of the network covers our entire user area, simply due to the power and range of the APs as well as the mesh network capabilities.
    • The capability of the software to configure, monitor, and alert based on network traffic and user behavior is almost unmatched.
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    IBM
    • Loosening from the hardware constraints in network provisioning.
    • We are top performing in Network modernization.
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