We performed a comparison between Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Platform and Cato SASE Cloud Platform based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out in this report how the two WAN Optimization solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI."First and foremost, it enables the customer to deploy high availability connections. This kind of solution enables them to deploy these HA connections for policies mostly automatically. It's a more automated approach than with other vendors."
"The most valuable feature is the support for asymmetric lines."
"The initial setup is very easy and not confusing."
"The tool's most valuable feature is bandwidth optimization."
"The tool is easy to configure due to the existing pre-configured templates. It is easy to manage compared to legacy systems, which takes time. We can complete a site within 30 minutes. The tool's best feature is outdoor onboarding. You need to bring the box to the site with the internet. It is a simple plug-and-play. The solution offers a zero-touch procedure."
"The most valuable feature of Silver Peak VX is the overall performance."
"The most valuable features of Silver Peak VX is the flexibility, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. Additionally, the long-distance performance of the application storage is easy and effective."
"I really love the auto-tunnel creation feature."
"The WAN aggregation feature is the most valuable."
"The solution is a simple WAN solution. We've onboarded the socket on the Cato platform, and it provides connectivity. There is no complex routing."
"The visibility control and security aspects are amazing."
"Cato offers all the functionality found in other solution. The life cycle management is always very stable."
"The query and the SD-WAN are useful features of the solution."
"The most valuable features of Cato Networks are the always-on VPN for remote workers and centralized management. Additionally, web filtering and antivirus are good."
"I haven't had any trouble, and practically forget that I'm using it."
"The product is very simple, and everything can be done very quickly."
"They have to implement more security with it. The security, mainly their firewall functions, have to be included in the firewall features."
"The security can be improved, with the firewall for example, because they supply a basic one but not a UTM."
"The license features should improve in the solution. For example, when you purchase VMware, it starts at a low level that has some functionality. When you want to expand, the difference in the price is substantial. I purchased the lower functional version for $4,000, and now if I want to upgrade, they ask me for $80,000. This is a $76,000 difference, there's no logic, but this is VMware."
"The support from Silver Peak Unity EdgeConnect has declined since Aruba acquired them. The knowledge and speed of the agents could improve."
"In future releases, I would like to see security features, so Aruba might need some firewalls, like other vendors."
"The support, which is the direct support from Aruba, has shortcomings and needs to be improved."
"Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Platform needs to improve integrations with other vendors."
"I expect automation in the Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Platform's next release."
"They should include a web application firewall feature in the solution."
"They should add more sophisticated security features. It should also be integrated into the cloud."
"There's no principal in Malaysia, only a distributor."
"The solution is not cheap."
"I am located in South Korea, and I can say that most people here have no idea about Cato Networks. I think Cato Networks should promote its network services in various countries."
"Web application firewalling (WAF) is a feature we would like to have in this solution and does not exist yet."
"I would like to see better integration with identity providers."
"Modifying or incorporating Cato Network to work with a third-party platform, such as Microsoft, or other Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) offerings would be beneficial. Having more integration partners would help the users implement the solution."
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Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Platform is ranked 1st in WAN Optimization with 19 reviews while Cato SASE Cloud Platform is ranked 2nd in WAN Optimization with 21 reviews. Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Platform is rated 8.6, while Cato SASE Cloud Platform is rated 8.8. The top reviewer of Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Platform writes "Flexible, efficient, and responsive support". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Cato SASE Cloud Platform writes "Useful remote worker VPN, centralized management, and simple on-boarding process". Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Platform is most compared with Cisco SD-WAN, Fortinet FortiGate, VMware SD-WAN, Prisma SD-WAN and Steelhead, whereas Cato SASE Cloud Platform is most compared with Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange, Cisco SD-WAN, Prisma Access by Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet FortiGate and Infoblox Advanced DNS Protection. See our Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Platform vs. Cato SASE Cloud Platform report.
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