Fortinet Secure SD-WAN vs. Lumen SD-WAN Solutions

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Fortinet Secure SD-WAN
Score 7.4 out of 10
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Fortinet 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
Lumen SD-WAN Solutions
Score 6.3 out of 10
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Lumen SD-WAN Solutions (formerly CenturyLink® SD-WAN) with hybrid connectivity is a WAN solution supporting scalable networks across a range of connectivity types. They integrate disparate connectivity types into seamless hybrid software-defined WAN.Gain complete visibility through a centralized customer portal. Branches can get out to the internet/cloud directly without hairpinning through a central HQ, improving performance. Lumen SD-WAN helps improve application performance, like application…N/A
Pricing
Fortinet Secure SD-WANLumen SD-WAN Solutions
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Offerings
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Free Trial
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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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User Ratings
Fortinet Secure SD-WANLumen SD-WAN Solutions
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User Testimonials
Fortinet Secure SD-WANLumen SD-WAN Solutions
Likelihood to Recommend
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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Although it is one of the most highly trusted and highly reliable high-speed internet connections, there are times when CenturyLink SD-WAN Solutions had unexpected outages which ran longer than normal causing service degradation. That should be looked at.
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Pros
  • Consolidated User Interface for Firewall, Routing and ZTNA
  • Optimization of WAN applications and traffic
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  • Internet Solutions.
  • Network Access Points.
  • High performing Routers.
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Cons
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  • The quality of the fibre used.
  • Avoiding unexpected outages.
  • Package pricing.
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Usability
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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Alternatives Considered
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It was my company's decision though on selecting to use Century Link SD-WAN Solutions. However it was very faster in the European region when compared to other products.
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Return on Investment
  • 18% improvement in Productivity
  • 25% reduction in cost
  • Almost zero down time.
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  • We were able to provide our solutions.
  • Application were running with out any issues.
  • It has god speed.
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