Juniper Contrail Networking and Meraki SD-WAN compete in the network management space. Meraki SD-WAN has the upper hand in ease of deployment, while Juniper's feature-rich offerings are better suited for larger enterprise applications.
Features: Juniper Contrail Networking provides advanced network automation, scalability, and rich API integrations, making it ideal for complex environments. Meraki SD-WAN delivers intuitive cloud management, seamless integration with existing infrastructure, and emphasizes simplicity and ease of management.
Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Meraki SD-WAN is known for fast deployment and responsive customer service, with cloud-based management enabling quick provisioning. Juniper Contrail Networking requires more setup due to its comprehensive features but is supported by dedicated service for complex issues.
Pricing and ROI: Juniper Contrail Networking may have higher initial costs but offers significant ROI for larger deployments. Meraki SD-WAN has competitive pricing, catering to smaller networks seeking quick returns and efficiency. Cost-effectiveness varies between larger and smaller network needs.
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.
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