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Apollo Optical Systems (ECI TM1200) vs. Cradlepoint Routers

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    Apollo Optical Systems (ECI TM1200)

    Score6 out of 10
    N/AApollo Optical Systems, beginning with the ECI TM1200 launched in 2018, are a family of optical transport and switching platforms that aim to provide scalable, high-density and energy-efficient solutions from access to core. The vendor states Apollo enables service providers to deploy optical networks at a lower cost per bit, while simultaneously providing packet services, high efficiency end-to-end operations, and SDN applications. Ribbon Communications merged with ECI Telecom in 2019. Ribbon…N/A

    Cradlepoint Routers

    Score8.1 out of 10
    N/ACradlepoint in Boise offers a range of routers supporting cellular or wireless failover, branch and IoT networks, and related needs, available through a variety of appliances, and via the Cradlepoint virtual edition router.N/A
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    Free/Freemium Version
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    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Apollo Optical Systems (ECI TM1200)Cradlepoint Routers
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    Ribbon Communications
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
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    100%
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
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    User Ratings
    Apollo Optical Systems (ECI TM1200)Cradlepoint Routers
    Likelihood to Recommend
    -
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    7.7
    (6 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
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    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
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    10.0
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    User Testimonials
    Apollo Optical Systems (ECI TM1200)Cradlepoint Routers
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Ribbon Communications
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    Cradlepoint
    It has worked great for our emergency vehicles and mobile remote dispatch stations. We did have them at other bases as secondary internet access in the event of failure of our fiber, but I have found that is not as useful as we thought it may have been. I have temporarily disabled cellular on those devices and just did not have the need for it.
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    Pros
    Ribbon Communications
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    Cradlepoint
    • Ease of setup. After the SIM card is installed, you can have the device up in a matter of minutes.
    • Central management using NetCloud.
    • You get the bang for your buck.
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    Cons
    Ribbon Communications
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    Cradlepoint
    • Throughput was not great compared to similar solutions with same sim cards.
    • Paid management portal.
    • Overly complicated setup mainly due to the paid management portal.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Ribbon Communications
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    Cradlepoint
    I have been using some type of device like this for a very long time. We have and will maintain the need for this and have no immediate plan to make any change from Cradlepoint Routers. They have been very solid. These devices are a bit pricey, however worth the money as they always work and are reliable and save IT staff time.
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    Support Rating
    Ribbon Communications
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    Cradlepoint
    It has always been a pleasure working with that team. They always go above and beyond with getting the device working as you need it to work and are always willing to explain and answer any questions.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Ribbon Communications
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    Cradlepoint
    I have not used a cellular router before this, so I can't compare.
    I am however familiar with Cradlepoint as designing components for Emergency Responders to keep them connected and online while dispatched. That was a deciding factor for us. We wanted something heavy duty and reliable.
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    Return on Investment
    Ribbon Communications
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    Cradlepoint
    • For the price I don't think it effectively "wow'd" the client.
    • Throughput caused our network service to not be fully utilized.
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