We performed a comparison between Blue Coat ProxySG [EOL] and Citrix SD-WAN based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out what your peers are saying about HPE Aruba Networking, Cato Networks, Citrix and others in WAN Optimization."Proxy Solution and ADN and their integration capability with Blue Coat director are positive features."
"Since the implementation of this solution, the bandwidth has decreased and the performance in terms of Internet access has increased."
"It features intuitive proxy policy deployment using a VPN."
"The main advantage of Citrix SD-WAN is that it enables fast communication between our branches and data centers. And, with its cloud management features, it also makes the process of adding new branches into our company network much easier."
"It allows us to use additional VPNs, offering more options compared to other VPN solutions."
"The most valuable feature is security, as it gives me the port bindings that cannot be accomplished using other solutions."
"The stability is the main feature of Citrix SD-WAN. You can also upgrade the data packages or have less transmission."
"The best feature is the backup capability, where all of the users' computers are tied into a central data repository."
"The reliability of connectivity is most valuable."
"The solution is brilliant, the way it calculates its paths and trails is great."
"The scalability and stability are quite good in general."
"It lacks deployment over multiple platforms and integration with SDN architecture."
"We cannot automate the product since the IP address can only be assigned after acquisition of the serial number."
"It would be great if the product had inbuilt queuing for Quality of Service."
"The initial setup could be a bit easier."
"I would like to see more customization to adjust for the WAN lock-out due to our unexpected power outages."
"The firewall reporting could be easier to use and filter. (It works well enough, but if I need to give an area for improvement, I think this would be it.). The built-in reporting on the product in this regard is not great."
"Citrix SD-WAN does not have the SD-WAN with one optimization in a single license. Other competitors have this option and it should be added to this solution."
"I would like to see support for additional reporting."
"Overall, network security and next-generation firewall features are areas that they can improve on."
"Citrix SD-WAN's knowledge base has a few missing things, so you may need to seek help from support."
"I am happy with this product. If anything, its price can be reduced. It is a bit expensive."
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Blue Coat ProxySG [EOL] doesn't meet the minimum requirements to be ranked in WAN Optimization while Citrix SD-WAN is ranked 3rd in WAN Optimization with 21 reviews. Blue Coat ProxySG [EOL] is rated 8.0, while Citrix SD-WAN is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of Blue Coat ProxySG [EOL] writes "Now we are able to inspect full SSL traffic". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Citrix SD-WAN writes " A scalable solution for MCN controller but lacks technical supports, upgrades". Blue Coat ProxySG [EOL] is most compared with , whereas Citrix SD-WAN is most compared with Cisco SD-WAN, Fortinet FortiGate, Steelhead, Meraki SD-WAN and Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Platform.
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