Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Platform vs Citrix SD-WAN [EOL] comparison

The EdgeConnect SD-WAN platform secures and powers a self-driving wide area network for cloud-first enterprises.

In today’s edge-to-cloud enterprise, user experience and security are not optional

Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN provides a secure network foundation for Zero Trust and SASE. It includes a first-class SD-WAN paired with a next-generation firewall delivering unmatched quality of experience and advanced security.

Best-of-breed SASE with no compromise

EdgeConnect SD-WAN enables a best-of-breed SASE architecture that meets the security requirements of today’s digital organizations. It provides comprehensive SD-WAN and security services including next-generation firewall, fine-grained segmentation, IDS/IPS, and tightly integrates with many SSE (Security Service Edge) solutions.

Citrix SD-WAN [EOL] enhances network stability, redundancy, and reliability, supporting connectivity between branches, optimizing internet access, and enabling secure, redundant networks, both on-premises and cloud-based.

Corporations utilize Citrix SD-WAN [EOL] to improve network performance, minimize downtime, and ensure high availability. Combining communication methods and supporting interbranch internet routing, it assists businesses in transitioning from MPLS, centralizing monitoring, and optimizing bandwidth use. Its functionality includes secure connections, cost reductions, and effective management of internet access. The support for multiple communication methods, application reliability, and ease of implementation make it a valuable tool for modern network management.

• Security: Enhanced protection to safeguard network data
• IPv6 layering over IPv4: Ensures compatibility and future-proofing
• Active-Active bandwidth use: Maximizes bandwidth utilization
• Zero downtime failover: Maintains continuous operation during failures
• Zero-touch deployment: Simplifies the installation process
• Application reliability: Ensures high performance for critical applications
• Cost-effectiveness: Reduces overall networking expenses
• Central deployment: Facilitates easy configuration updates and management

• Enhanced performance: Improved application and connectivity speed
• Increased reliability: Minimized network downtime and interruptions
• Centralized monitoring: Streamlined network oversight and control
• Scalable security: Adaptable protection for evolving network needs
• Cost savings: Lower operational costs compared to traditional MPLS
• Flexibility: Ability to handle multiple network functions effectively

Industries implement Citrix SD-WAN [EOL] to replace costly MPLS setups with more flexible VPN and NetScaler options, benefiting sectors like finance, healthcare, and retail that require robust, secure, and scalable network solutions. Organizations achieve better device management and efficient connectivity across multiple branches, enhancing their operational effectiveness.