F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager (LTM) vs Sangfor SSL VPN vs Systancia Gate comparison

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We performed a comparison between F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager (LTM), Sangfor SSL VPN, and Systancia Gate based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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  • "Though functionality is high, its cost can be considered slightly higher than its competitors​."
  • "The licensing pricing seems relatively easy enough to get your head around. I would advise anyone to ensure that you have a conversation with an F5 consultant before purchasing, as you would with most products."
  • "Take a look at the modules that you are going to use. Look into the best bundles for them."
  • "The only area that has room for improvement would be pricing, so its competitors do not have a say."
  • "If your IT budget is good, go for it."
  • "This product is costly from a licensing perspective considering its competitors."
  • "Check other vendors like Cisco, Citrix or A10 Networks. There are plenty in the market with which you can achieve same thing."
  • "Great product for the money. But they can get really expensive, so get what meets your needs."
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  • "The pricing is good and the standard license allows for 30 users."
  • "The product is inexpensive."
  • "My company has a three-year license for Sangfor SSL VPN."
  • "The first 30 licenses are free, and you have to purchase the rest if required."
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    Top Answer:The support from F5 BIG-IP LTM is good.
    Top Answer:There are a few licensing options available for F5 BIG-IP LTM. You can have a perpetual license which is a lifetime… more »
    Top Answer:The pricing must be more flexible. We get billed for firewalls based on the usage. It will be helpful if the solution… more »
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    Also Known As
    F5 BIG-IP, BIG-IP LTM, F5 ASM, Viprion, F5 BIG-IP Virtual Edition , Crescendo Networks Application Delivery Controller, BIG IP
    Systancia IPdiva Secure
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    Overview

    F5 BIG-IP LTM optimizes the speed and reliability of your apps via both network and application layers. Using real-time protocol and traffic management decisions based on app and server and connection management conditions, and TCP and content offloading, BIG-IP LTM dramatically improves application and infrastructure responsiveness. BIG-IP LTM's architecture includes protocol awareness to control traffic for the most important applications. BIG-IP LTM tracks the dynamic performance levels of servers and delivers SSL performance and visibility for inbound and outbound traffic, to protect the user experience by encrypting everything from the client to the server.

    BIG-IP LTM provides enterprise-class Application Delivery Controller (ADC). You get granular layer 7 control, SSL offloading and acceleration capabilities, and advanced scaling technologies that deliver performance and reliability on-demand. The highly optimized TCP/IP stack combines TCP/IP techniques and improvements in the latest RFCs with extensions to minimize the effect of congestion and packet loss and recovery. Independent testing tools and customer experiences show LTM's TCP stack delivers up to a 2x performance gain for users and a 4x increase in bandwidth efficiency.

    Sangfor SSL VPN provides support for remote user to access the enterprise network from anywhere as long as you are connected to the Internet. Remote access is provided through a Secure Socket Layer (SSL) enabled by a SSL VPN gateway. The SSL VPN gateway allows remote users to establish a secure Virtual Private Network (VPN) tunnel using a web browser. This feature provides a comprehensive solution that allows easy access to a broad range of web resources and web-enabled applications (e.g.: Easy Connect) using native HTTP over SSL (HTTPS) browser support.

    Sangfor SSL VPN provides SSL VPN remote-access connectivity from almost any Internet-enabled location using a web browser or a APP that natively support SSL encryption. This feature allows your Company to extend access to its secure enterprise network to any authorized user by providing remote-access connectivity to corporate resources.

    Systancia Gate, formerly IPdiva Secure, is a cybersecurity solution which provides ultra-secured access to corporate resources and applications for any type of remote user (roaming users, teleworkers, third party service providers, etc.). It is the only solution in the market awarded at the so-called “Elementary-Qualification” level by the ANSSI (French National Cybersecurity Agency) in the identification, authentication and access control segment. With a unique access architecture not needing an open port to the IT system, Systancia Gate is mostly used by enterprises and service providers for a secure extranet access to corporate managed applications.

    Sample Customers
    Riken, TransUnion, Tepco Systems Administration, Daejeon University, G&T Bank, Danamon, CyberAgent Inc.
    Investcorp, Central Bancorp, Griffiths & Armour
    Beaumanoir Group, Gelmalto, Wurth or University Hospital in Bordeaux, Botanic, Cassidian Cyber Security, CAT Group, University Hospital in Nantes, Grosfillex, Labeyrie, L’occitane, Gagneraud Construction, University Hospital in Caen, Picoty...
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    Comms Service Provider20%
    Financial Services Firm15%
    Computer Software Company15%
    Manufacturing Company6%
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    Financial Services Firm17%
    Computer Software Company14%
    Government9%
    Comms Service Provider7%
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    Computer Software Company20%
    Comms Service Provider9%
    Real Estate/Law Firm8%
    Healthcare Company8%
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    Company Size
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    Small Business33%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise50%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business18%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise68%
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    Small Business44%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise42%
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