Riverbed SteelConnect vs. VeloCloud Comparison

Riverbed SteelConnect

VeloCloud

Riverbed SteelConnect

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VeloCloud

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Scalable, has DMPO to ensure data integrity, good technical support, and zero-touch set up

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Pros
"The analytics is the most valuable feature because it was very granular and very comprehensive, although a little complicated to use. If you're really interested in knowing what's happening on your network, it's a very good solution. That was the .NET Profiler part of the solution." More Riverbed SteelConnect Pros »	"The most valuable feature for one of our customers is the ability to stage cloud workloads from the local network.""The most valuable feature is the Dynamic Multipath Optimization (DMPO), which allows the customer to maintain and monitor their link quality in real-time.""Proactively detects where problems might arise.""The agility to per-packet direct application flows.""The most valuable feature is load balancing.""They make use of a combination of different internet lines, which improves quality.""The most valuable feature is the dynamic multipath optimization.""The biggest feature is called D.M.P.O., or Dynamic Multipath Optimization, which is one of the technologies that they use to deliver or ensure data integrity." More VeloCloud Pros »
Cons
"The routing scalability needs improvement. We have run into a lot of limitations and also primarily from a routine perspective, things like RSPs line support. It was supportive but not really supportive." More Riverbed SteelConnect Cons »	"Technical support is in need of improvement.""VeloCloud needs improvement in terms of its security features.""Reports could be simplified.""Complex deployment and integration.""The cost of VeloCloud could be lowered.""There is room for improvement with respect to security.""There is no security included, which is something that should be improved.""They need more gateways" More VeloCloud Cons »

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Information Not Available	"VeloCloud performs as well as the Cisco SD-WAN but it is cheaper in price.""The price of this solution is higher than that of other SD-WAN vendors.""The price of this solution should be lower.""The pricing is very comparable to Fortinet." More VeloCloud Pricing and Cost Advice »

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What do you like most about Riverbed SteelConnect? Top Answer: The analytics is the most valuable feature because it was very granular and very comprehensive, although a little complicated to use. If you're really interested in knowing what's happening on your… more » What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Riverbed SteelConnect? Top Answer: You have to pay more if you want the analytics part and for the licenses for the Flow Gateway .NET Profiler. What needs improvement with Riverbed SteelConnect? Top Answer: The routing scalability needs improvement. We have run into a lot of limitations and also primarily from a routine perspective, things like RSPs line support. It was supportive but not really… more »	What is the biggest difference between Cisco SD-WAN and VeloCloud? Top Answer: VeloCloud offers a hybrid deployment model i.e. you can have MPLS and SD WAN running simultaneously while Cisco only supports single deployment scenario. What is the biggest difference between Cisco SD-WAN and VeloCloud? Top Answer: Cisco SD-WAN has a true software defined architecture separating out the Control, Data and Management/Orchestration layers. It has the best in breed hardware, routing capabilities, integrated Security… more » What do you like most about VeloCloud? Top Answer: The agility to per-packet direct application flows. Read all 4 answers
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Overview
Riverbed SteelConnect is the cornerstone of Riverbed’s strategy for next-generation, application-defined enterprise networking. SteelConnect is a complete SD-WAN system for securely connecting users and the business to the applications they need, wherever they reside—on a remote LAN, in a data center, or in the cloud. SteelConnect offers several differentiators—ubiquitous and unified connectivity across LAN, WAN and the Cloud; business aligned orchestration for fast, agile, and secure application delivery; and unique cloud-centric workflow, easy menu-driven network design of sites, zones, uplinks, and rules, and centralized, business intent-based policy management—all within a simple graphical user interface—for ease of use and greater business agility.	VeloCloud provides bandwidth expansion as well as direct optimal access to enterprise and cloud applications, and data. It also enables virtual services insertion in cloud and on premise — while dramatically improving operational automation. VeloCloud SD-WAN enables the use of wired or wireless broadband Internet with or without traditional MPLS to create enterprise grade wide area networks with increased bandwidth, high performance access to cloud, service insertion and extensive network visibility.
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Sample Customers
SimplePay, GHD, OpenEye Scientific	Redmond, Coca Cola, Roka Bioscience, MetTel, Deutsche Telekom, Rockford Construction, The Bay Club, tru Independence, Triton Management Services, DevCon, AXPM
Top Industries
VISITORS READING REVIEWS Computer Software Company34% Comms Service Provider18% Manufacturing Company15% Insurance Company8%	REVIEWERS Comms Service Provider57% Financial Services Firm14% Transportation Company14% Manufacturing Company14% VISITORS READING REVIEWS Comms Service Provider29% Computer Software Company28% Manufacturing Company5% Retailer5%
Company Size
No Data Available	REVIEWERS Small Business38% Midsize Enterprise8% Large Enterprise54%

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