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Meraki SD-WAN

Read 60 Meraki SD-WAN reviews
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LongDang
Simple, manageable, scalable, stable, and straightforward to set up
Meraki SD-WAN improved the way my company functions because it allowed quicker time to market for connectivity, efficacy, and security. It also... Read more →
Anonymous User
Its flexibility allows us to demonstrate both standalone and SDN connected networks using the same devices.
The flexibility allows us to demonstrate both standalone and SDN connected networks using the same devices.
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  • "Meraki solutions come with a choice of several different subscription options including one year, three years, five years, seven years, and ten years."
  • "The licensing fees are approximately $1,000 USD annually."
  • "The pricing is fair, but if they can make it less it would be even more attractive."
  • "Any license you buy until January 2021 gets you an extra year for that purchase."
  • "like everything else, it's negotiable."
  • "If you purchase a Meeraki box, you have to purchase a license, and it's already the basic license, you will have you SD-WAN included."
  • "This solution is more expensive than competitors."
  • "From the perspective of the customer, the price is not terribly cost-effective."

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    What do you like most about Meraki SD-WAN?
    Top Answer:It's made managing our client's networks extremely easy, regardless of my location. Being able to hop on my cell phone to see what's happening on a client's network makes everything much more… more »
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    What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Meraki SD-WAN?
    Top Answer:For a pure SD-WAN solution, the pricing is competitive. However, our clients are on the lower tier in terms of budget, viewing IT more as a necessary expense rather than integral to their business… more »
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    What needs improvement with Meraki SD-WAN?
    Top Answer:It is effective and easy to set up, although a bit expensive, but it gets the job done with a simple configuration. However, Meraki isn't as flexible for more unique needs but works excellently within… more »
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    Overview

    Software-defined WAN is a new approach to network connectivity that lowers operational costs and improves resource usage for multi-site deployments, allowing network administrators to use bandwidth more efficiently and ensure the highest possible level of performance for critical applications without sacrificing security or data privacy. For more information on deploying and configuring SD-WAN on the Meraki MX Security Appliance, see the Meraki SD-WAN Deployment Guide.

    We build optimized network operating system software for white box switches. Our software is designed with rich Layer-2, Layer-3, OpenFlow, and SDN features, making it ideal for tailoring to your network environments.

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    Top Industries
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    Comms Service Provider26%
    Computer Software Company17%
    Venture Capital & Private Equity Firm9%
    Educational Organization9%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company22%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Retailer6%
    Construction Company6%
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    Computer Software Company30%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Government7%
    Financial Services Firm5%
    Company Size
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    Small Business44%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise41%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business28%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise59%
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    Small Business20%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise65%
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    Meraki SD-WAN is ranked 1st in Software Defined Networking (SDN) with 60 reviews while Pica8 is ranked 11th in Software Defined Networking (SDN). Meraki SD-WAN is rated 8.2, while Pica8 is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of Meraki SD-WAN writes "Very stable security, great service, and the best for VPN management". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Pica8 writes "Its flexibility allows us to demonstrate both standalone and SDN connected networks using the same devices". Meraki SD-WAN is most compared with Cisco SD-WAN, VMware SD-WAN, Omada Cloud SDN, Cradlepoint NetCloud and Prisma SD-WAN, whereas Pica8 is most compared with Cumulus Networks and Big Switch Networks.

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