Data Quadrant Awards 2024

SD-WAN - Enterprise

SoftwareReviews names Fortinet Secure SD-WAN and Cradlepoint NetCloud Exchange as SD-WAN - Enterprise Data Quadrant Award Winners.

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SD-WAN - Enterprise

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Gold Medalists

50Reviews

Fortinet

Fortinet Secure SD-WAN

Fortinet is the only NGFW vendor to provide native SD-WAN along with integrated advanced threat protection. FortiGate SD-WAN replaces separate WAN routers, WAN optimization, and security devices with a single solution that is application-aware, offers automatic WAN path control and multi-broadband support.

8.5

Composite
Score

+96

Emotional
Footprint

91%

Likeliness to
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to Recommend

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44Reviews

Cradlepoint

Cradlepoint NetCloud Exchange

NetCloud is a cloud-based subscription service that combines cloud management, software-defined networking, and unified edge security with industry-leading LTE and 5G cellular networking technology to power a portfolio of purpose-built wireless edge routers and adapters.

7.9

Composite
Score

+89

Emotional
Footprint

94%

Likeliness to
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Vendor Capability Awards

Availability and Quality of Training

Fortinet Secure SD-WAN

Breadth of Features

Fortinet Secure SD-WAN

Business Value Created

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Ease of Customization

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Ease of Data Integration

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Ease of IT Administration

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Ease of Implementation

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Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

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Quality of Features

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Usability and Intuitiveness

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Vendor Support

Cisco SD-WAN

Vendor Capability Awards

Availability and Quality of Training

Fortinet Secure SD-WAN

Breadth of Features

Fortinet Secure SD-WAN

Business Value Created

Fortinet Secure SD-WAN

Ease of Customization

Fortinet Secure SD-WAN

Ease of Data Integration

Fortinet Secure SD-WAN

Ease of IT Administration

Fortinet Secure SD-WAN

Ease of Implementation

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Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Fortinet Secure SD-WAN

Quality of Features

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Usability and Intuitiveness

Fortinet Secure SD-WAN

Vendor Support

Cisco SD-WAN

Other Evaluated Vendors

29Reviews

VMware, Inc.

VMware SD-WAN

VMware SD-WAN improves upon the economics and flexibility of a hybrid WAN with the deployment speed and low maintenance of a cloud-based service. It includes policy-based, network-wide application performance, visibility and control while dramatically simplifying the WAN by delivering virtualized services from the cloud to branch offices.

7.8

Composite
Score

+95

Emotional
Footprint

86%

Likeliness to
Recommend

Likeliness
to Recommend

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32Reviews

Aruba Networks

Aruba EdgeConnect

Aruba Edge-to-Cloud Security for the Intelligent Edge. Full visibility, control, and enforcement with a built-in foundation for Zero Trust and SASE frameworks.

7.7

Composite
Score

+93

Emotional
Footprint

88%

Likeliness to
Recommend

Likeliness
to Recommend

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34Reviews

Cisco Systems

Cisco SD-WAN

Cisco solutions provide customers secure access with end to end visibility when connecting to cloud applications—while also reducing costs. Features such as transport independence that includes 5G helps connect businesses to the cloud, while true zero-touch provisioning simplifies setup and lowers operating costs. Cisco also offers an unmatched set of service offerings around the globe to ensure customers and partners receive the right level of support to generate a strong ROI from their deployment. Cisco SD-WAN gives customers the flexibility, visibility and control they need to ensure long-term success.

7.5

Composite
Score

+80

Emotional
Footprint

82%

Likeliness to
Recommend

Likeliness
to Recommend

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21Reviews

CATO Networks

Cato Edge SD-WAN

Cato is providing a fully converged global SD-WAN with built-in network security, delivered as a cloud service. SD-WAN edge device is the enabling network infrastructure.

7.4

Composite
Score

+87

Emotional
Footprint

84%

Likeliness to
Recommend

Likeliness
to Recommend

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