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We performed a comparison between Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista and Aruba Airwave based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Network Management Applications solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista vs. Aruba Airwave Report (Updated: May 2024).
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Pros
"The most valuable feature of Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista is the monitoring of wired and wireless equipment.""It is a good investment for features.""Being able to see the health of the network is most valuable. It is very strong in terms of stability and scalability. Their technical support is also good.""The reports are good.""I really like Visual RAF. I use that a lot and then I use the up and down status reports because it'll send me emails and text messages when access points go up or down. That way, I'm aware of what's going on.""Network management solution that's very stable and scalable. It has a straightforward installation, fast technical support, and multiple features such as reporting, network health analysis, etc."

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"I would rate the stability a nine out of ten.""The Clarity feature makes it easy to use and understand what is going on with your network in a nice dashboard.​""This solution is definitely stable.""The most valuable feature of Aruba Airwave is the multivendor support, which enables you to manage and monitor different vendors or products.""AirWave definitely helps us troubleshoot and get to the root cause of the issues. It gives you an excellent indication of what's going on within your network at different locations. You can get to the area, take a look at the AirWave analysis, and make informed decisions.""What I like best about Aruba Airwave is its orchestration feature because it saves configuration time. I also like that it allows you to do ZTP installations for new Aruba equipment.""This solution gives you a lot of reporting capabilities, and it has a very good interface.""It's scalable because it's licensed per device and we bought licenses with each device. I would rate it a nine out of ten for scalability."

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Cons
"The location of the WiFi connection should be available to all users.""It needs to be infused with more artificial intelligence and machine learning.""I would like to see a little better reporting, not reporting features, the report maker to be a little better.""They should add more security features.""Adding a reliable and proper heatmap for the access points would make this solution better.""Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista could improve by adding more cybersecurity features."

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"Whenever you get an error it doesn't immediately tell you what the thing is that is causing the error. You have to sit down and research it. If it could say what error is causing the issue, it would make my troubleshooting a lot quicker.""Its pricing and support could be improved.""The overall monitoring of this solution could be improved.""The integration with other platforms like Cisco needs to be improved.""I would try to integrate more products from different vendors in future releases. Because that's really good features that Aruba Airway has, but it's so limited.""They should make it cheaper. By doing that, they can replace Cisco, which is also very expensive. If it is equivalent to Cisco in the features, with a reduced price, they can sell it more than Cisco.""More devices or vendors should be onboarded to Aruba Airwave.""I would like to see is “AAS”. Not only Aruba APs with central, but NAC/ClearPass, AirWave, and everything licensed as a Service."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "The price of Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista is cheaper compared to other tools on the market. The license for this software is a one-time license only, so there is no renewal needed. It's a perpetual license."
  • "This is an open-source solution, we do not pay any money to use it."
  • "Its price is reasonable."
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  • "Licensing and pricing are extremely straightforward."
  • "Run a 90 day free Proof of Concept (PoC) for each product by implementing and using it fully in your environment. This way you will be educated on its features, functionality, and manageability."
  • "The cost is perfect because the devices have a lifetime warranty, and the licensing is good as well."
  • "This product is not expensive."
  • "AirWave is a very expensive solution. If you implement it in a wide range network, it will cost a lot. There is no option to sell it outside that price segment, which is a problem."
  • "The licensing cost for Aruba Airwave increased from $72 to $210 within a few months. It would be better if the pricing for the solution were cheaper."
  • "It is an expensive solution."
  • "We must buy a new license to connect more devices to scale up the solution."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:They should add more security features to the solution. Also, they should provide a secure platform to manage our networks.
    Top Answer:We use the solution to manage network connections for ethernet suites and wireless solutions.
    Top Answer:I would rate the stability a nine out of ten.
    Top Answer:I would rate the pricing a nine out of ten, with one being low (like, really cheap and affordable) and ten being high (really expensive). The device requires a license if it was onboarded earlier or… more »
    Top Answer:We're looking for more device compatibility. Like compatibility with third-party devices.
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    Also Known As
    Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista 8770, OmniVista 8770, OmniVista 2500, OmniVista Cirrus, Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista 2500, Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista Cirrus, OmniVista 2500 NMS, OmniVista 2500 VMM, OmniVista 3600,
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    Overview

    Get cohesive management and network-wide visibility with a full set of tools for converged campus networks and data centers.
    With this comprehensive and powerful network management tool, you’ll benefit from a full set of components for infrastructure and device configuration, monitoring, backup, scheduling, security, alerts, quarantine, troubleshooting, downtime resolution, and overall management.

    Along with making day-to-day network operations more efficient, the Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista 2500 Network Management System (NMS) provides all the network management tools and reports you need to track and achieve your business goals.

    Offering granular visibility into wired and wireless networks, AirWave is the only management platform designed with mobile devices and apps in mind. By proactively monitoring the health and performance of all things connected, AirWave lets IT gain the insights they need to support the digital workplace.
    Sample Customers
    Blickle and Scherer, Loughborough University, CSF Inox, Caritas Speyer
    Henkel, University of Findlay, University of Minnesota Duluth, University of Iowa
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Comms Service Provider11%
    Manufacturing Company10%
    Computer Software Company9%
    Educational Organization8%
    REVIEWERS
    Manufacturing Company17%
    Construction Company17%
    Healthcare Company8%
    Government8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company16%
    Manufacturing Company12%
    Government8%
    Financial Services Firm8%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business27%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise59%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business35%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise50%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business23%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise63%
    Buyer's Guide
    Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista vs. Aruba Airwave
    May 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista vs. Aruba Airwave and other solutions. Updated: May 2024.
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    Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista is ranked 18th in Network Management Applications with 6 reviews while Aruba Airwave is ranked 6th in Network Management Applications with 16 reviews. Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista is rated 9.0, while Aruba Airwave is rated 8.4. The top reviewer of Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista writes "Helpful support, useful monitoring, and reliable". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Aruba Airwave writes "The solution has multi-vendor support, and it can be used for network management". Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista is most compared with Cisco DNA Center, Alcatel-Lucent ClearPass and SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager, whereas Aruba Airwave is most compared with Cisco DNA Center, HPE Intelligent Management Center, Cisco Prime, Fortinet FortiManager and SolarWinds Network Topology Mapper. See our Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista vs. Aruba Airwave report.

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