Aruba Networks

Aruba EdgeConnect

Composite Score

8.4 /10

CX Score

9.0 /10

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What is 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.

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Awards & Recognition

Aruba EdgeConnect won the following awards in the Secure Access Service Edge category

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2024 Emotional Footprint Champion

Latest Award, 2024

Strategy and Innovation
Product Impact
Contract Negotiation
Conflict Resolution

Latest Award, 2024

1 Top Rated Capabilities

0 Top Rated Features

2024

2023 Emotional Footprint Champion

2023

Strategy and Innovation
Product Impact
Contract Negotiation
Conflict Resolution

2023

1 Top Rated Capabilities

0 Top Rated Features

2023

Aruba EdgeConnect Ratings

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Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

89 Likeliness to Recommend

1
Since last award

100 Plan to Renew

92 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

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Since last award

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Emotional Footprint Overview

Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

+98 Net Emotional Footprint

The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.

How much do users love Aruba EdgeConnect?

0% Negative

5% Neutral

95% Positive

Pros

Continually Improving Product
Performance Enhancing
Enables Productivity
Trustworthy

Feature Ratings

Average 82

Zero Trust

Secure Web Gateway (SWG)

Viable Alternative VS Traditional MPLS

Enablement for Security Teams

Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)

SD-WAN

Data Analytics / BI / AI

Network Sandboxes

Remote Browser Isolation (RBI)

Firewall as a Service (FWaaS)

Web Application and API Protection (WAAP)

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 83

Breadth of Features

Ease of Implementation

Usability and Intuitiveness

Availability and Quality of Training

Quality of Features

Business Value Created

Ease of IT Administration

Ease of Data Integration

Vendor Support

Ease of Customization

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

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Score 8.4

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Score 7.4

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Aruba EdgeConnect Reviews

Vaibhav P.

Role: Sales Marketing
Industry: Technology
Involvement: End User of Application

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Submitted Jan 2023

A Scalable SD-WAN Solution

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates Aruba EdgeConnect from other similar products?

What sets Aruba EdgeConnect apart from other similar products is its scalability, which allows for easy integration with other Aruba solutions and support for large enterprise deployments. Additionally, its advanced security features provide a comprehensive solution for network protection.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

My favorite aspect of this product is its ability to handle high-bandwidth applications and support for multiple VPN connections.

What do you dislike most about this product?

One downside I have found is that the customization options in the GUI are limited, and the setup process can be complex.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

If you are considering this product, it is a scalable SD-WAN solution that integrates well with other Aruba solutions and can handle high-bandwidth applications. However, keep in mind that customization options may be limited, and the setup process can be complex.

Pros

Helps Innovate
Reliable
Performance Enhancing
Enables Productivity

Prachi D.

Role: Sales Marketing
Industry: Technology
Involvement: End User of Application

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jan 2023

A Robust SD-WAN Solution

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Aruba EdgeConnect from other similar products?

Aruba EdgeConnect differentiates itself from other similar products with its advanced security capabilities, including built-in next-generation firewall and VPN functionality. Additionally, its centralized management and automation features make it easy to deploy and maintain.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

My favorite aspect of this product is its ability to optimize traffic across multiple WAN connections, providing a seamless user experience.

What do you dislike most about this product?

One thing I dislike about this product is its lack of support for certain older devices and limited customization options in the GUI.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

For those considering this product, I recommend keeping in mind its robust security features and ease of deployment. However, be aware that it may not be compatible with all older devices and may have limited customization options.

Pros

Helps Innovate
Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Performance Enhancing

Prachi D.

Role: Sales Marketing
Industry: Technology
Involvement: End User of Application

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jan 2023

An Advanced SD-WAN Solution for Enterprises

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Aruba EdgeConnect from other similar products?

Aruba EdgeConnect offers advanced features such as built-in firewalls and integrated VPN capabilities, which make it ideal for enterprise-grade network infrastructure. Additionally, its virtual overlay technology allows for simplified deployment and management of multiple sites.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

The level of security and protection that it offers, which helps to ensure that sensitive data is protected at all times.

What do you dislike most about this product?

The cost of licensing and maintenance can be a bit high, especially for larger organizations.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Aruba EdgeConnect is a great choice for large enterprises looking for an advanced SD-WAN solution that prioritizes security and protection.

Pros

Helps Innovate
Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Performance Enhancing

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Awards & Recognition

2024 Emotional Footprint Champion

2023 Emotional Footprint Champion

Aruba EdgeConnect Ratings

89 Likeliness to Recommend

1 Since last award

100 Plan to Renew

92 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

1 Since last award

Emotional Footprint Overview

+98 Net Emotional Footprint

How much do users love Aruba EdgeConnect?

Pros

Feature Ratings Average rating of all product features, some of which may not be shown below

Zero Trust Provides features that enable a zero trust architecture, including device authentication and user contextual risk based authentication.

Secure Web Gateway (SWG) Protects corporate users and networks from web-based malware, controls employee behavior on the Internet, and helps prevent data loss.

Viable Alternative VS Traditional MPLS Organizations may want to migrate away from traditional MPLS and leverage a platform to provision convergence and flexibility regarding deployment of security.

Enablement for Security Teams Enablement for Security to know the layers of protection deployed and not just rely on the carrier to only provide the connection.

Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) Intermediary between an organization's users and one or more cloud services, allowing the enforcement of certain types of security policies in the cloud.

SD-WAN Separates the data and control plane from its hardware, virtualizing the network.

Data Analytics / BI / AI Integration of capability to mine data from incoming sources (SIEM, logs, vulnerability tools, threat databases, etc) in real-time and apply rules.

Network Sandboxes Sandboxes are used to safely execute suspicious code without risking harm to the host device or network.

Remote Browser Isolation (RBI) Separate your users' web browsing activity from the local network and its infrastructure, preventing browser-based attacks on the network.

Firewall as a Service (FWaaS) Next-generation firewall capabilities that include web filtering, advanced threat protection, intrusion prevention system, and Domain Name System security.

Web Application and API Protection (WAAP) Provides protective capabilities that leverage effective web request inspection prior to reaching the API such as Next-Gen WAF, RASP, DDoS etc.

Vendor Capability Ratings Average rating of all vendor capabilities, some of which may not be shown below

Breadth of Features Users prefer feature rich software that enables them to perform diverse series of tasks. This data expresses user satisfaction with the product's breadth of features.

Ease of Implementation Successfully implementing new software is necessary to realize its full value and promote end user adoption. This data indicates whether or not the product is easy to implement.

Usability and Intuitiveness End user learning curves cost the organization money. Pay attention to your end users' technical ability to determine how important UX is in your purchase.

Availability and Quality of Training Effective and readily available training enables users to get the most out of the software you've chosen. Use this section to make sure your vendor's training programs and materials measure up.

Quality of Features Feature quality is just as important as quantity. Use this data to determine if this product will do what you're purchasing it to do, easily, intuitively, reliably, and effectively.

Business Value Created Software needs to create value for employees, customers, partners, and, ultimately, shareholders. This data expresses user satisfaction - or lack thereof - with the product's business value.

Ease of IT Administration This data indicates whether IT personnel will be able to resolve issues and perform configurations efficiently and effectively.

Ease of Data Integration Use this data to determine whether the product will cause headaches or make data integration easy.

Vendor Support The importance of vendor support will vary for each organization depending on internal capabilities, but there will always be issues that only the vendor can resolve.

Ease of Customization Don't get bogged down in a difficult customization; use this data to make sure you can easily achieve the functionality you need for your particular situation.

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement Vendors who don't stay on top of emerging needs and trends won't enable you to meet your business goals. Use this data to separate innovators from imposters.

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Aruba EdgeConnect Reviews

Vaibhav P.

A Scalable SD-WAN Solution

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Prachi D.

A Robust SD-WAN Solution

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Prachi D.

An Advanced SD-WAN Solution for Enterprises

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

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