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Azure Virtual WAN vs. Fortinet Secure SD-WAN

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    Azure Virtual WAN

    Score8.4 out of 10
    N/AMicrosoft's Azure Virtual WAN connects global branch offices, point-of-sale locations, and sites using Azure and the Microsoft global network. With it the user can plan, configure, and seamlessly deploy new connections.N/A

    Fortinet Secure SD-WAN

    Score7 out of 10
    N/AFortinet Secure SD-WAN supports cloud-first, security-sensitive, and global enterprises, as well as the hybrid workforce. Its Secure Networking approach uses one operating system and consolidates SD-WAN, next-generation firewall (NGFW), advanced routing, and ZTNA application gateway functions.N/A
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    Azure Virtual WANFortinet Secure SD-WAN
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    Azure Virtual WANFortinet Secure SD-WAN
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    Free/Freemium Version
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    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    User Ratings
    Azure Virtual WANFortinet Secure SD-WAN
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    User Testimonials
    Azure Virtual WANFortinet Secure SD-WAN
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Microsoft
    Azure Virtual WAN provides single functional interphase for routing, monitoring, connectivity and security operations. The connection of hubs in Azure virtual WAN makes it simple for us to use Microsoft as the pillar of our spoke connectivity. The platform provides us with robust connectivity features that allow for transitive connectivity across different spokes. However, you should always ensure you have understood your total cost of ownership to avoid potential price bombshells.
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    Fortinet
    In the past Firewall and Traffic Routing tasks would have to be done on different interfaces, however, with Fortinet Secure SD-WAN all this is unified into one central console. We can get more productivity and also can optimize LAN & WAN IT Operations. We are also able to cut a lot of cost by moving from old MPLS technology to BB
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    Pros
    Microsoft
    • It offers a seamless experience while connecting Virtual networks and Workloads via Azure Hub.
    • Lot of connectivity options present - site to site VPN/Express route etc.
    • Very easy connectivity and migration with on-premise sites and Azure Hub.
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    Fortinet
    • Consolidated User Interface for Firewall, Routing and ZTNA
    • Optimization of WAN applications and traffic
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    Cons
    Microsoft
    • Integrations are limited within Azure. It is difficult to carry out multi-cloud integrations.
    • If you haven't understood your monthly cost you can receive price shocks.
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    Fortinet
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    Usability
    Microsoft
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    Fortinet
    As mentioned earlier, since all features are pretty much available in one console, it is very user friendly and it becomes very easy for the Admin to just drag and drop a Plugin or a Tool that is required to perform a specific task. It's one of the most well designed layout to be honest.
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    Microsoft
    As we were already using Azure as a cloud platform, it was easy setting up a Virtual WAN inside Azure as users/developers and DevOps engineers were familiar with the user interface and functioning as compared to going to some other portal for just the VWAN solution. The umbrella of features provided by Azure Virtual WAN made it the right choice for our infrastructure.
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    Fortinet
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    Return on Investment
    Microsoft
    • Automatic troubleshooting solves incidents without costing our operational time.
    • We are able unify all our operational activities.
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    Fortinet
    • 18% improvement in Productivity
    • 25% reduction in cost
    • Almost zero down time.
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