IBM Networking Services for Software Defined Networks vs. NEC ProgrammableFlow SDN

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
IBM Networking Services for Software Defined Networks
Score 8.0 out of 10
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IBM Networking Services for Software-defined Networks (SDN) transforms hardware and device-centric network to a virtual, software-defined network for improved agility, security and cost efficiency.N/A
NEC ProgrammableFlow SDN
Score 8.0 out of 10
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NEC offers the ProgrammableFlow software-defined networking (SDN) application.N/A
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IBM Networking Services for Software Defined NetworksNEC ProgrammableFlow SDN
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
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User Testimonials
IBM Networking Services for Software Defined NetworksNEC ProgrammableFlow SDN
Likelihood to Recommend
As service providers in Information technology, IBM Networking Services for Software Defined Networks has been of priceless value in management of virtual networks. It is crucial to improve our flexibility in administration of networks regardless of the usage bandwidth whether around the company or on our clients' networks. If you are looking to improve agility and configuration of your networks, then IBM would be the best SDN for that.
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Pros
  • Improved security of virtual machines with SDN central control.
  • Flexible in adjusting network configuration.
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Cons
  • Low performance while managing overlay Model SDN.
  • The SDN controller is always vulnerable to attacks, but its only natural considering it is a potential single point of failure. We have to pay more for a SOAR to improve security.
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Alternatives Considered
IBM is a company that has a lot of experience in networking services, in addition to having a better integration with other products of the same brand, for this reason we use IBM Networking Services
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Return on Investment
  • Amazing control over security. Policies are set from a central place that determines access control and security across the network.
  • Managing networks is much easier through direct programming.
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