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HPE Aruba Networking EdgeConnect SD-WAN

Composite Score

7.6 /10

CX Score

8.0 /10

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What is HPE Aruba Networking EdgeConnect SD-WAN?

Aruba Edge-to-Cloud Security for the Intelligent Edge. Full visibility, control, and enforcement with a built-in foundation for Zero Trust and SASE frameworks.

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Awards & Recognition

HPE Aruba Networking EdgeConnect SD-WAN won the following awards in the Secure Access Service Edge category

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7 Top Rated Capabilities

5 Top Rated Features

Latest Award, 2026

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2025

7 Top Rated Capabilities

5 Top Rated Features

2025

2024 Emotional Footprint Champion

2024

Strategy and Innovation
Product Impact
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2024

1 Top Rated Capabilities

0 Top Rated Features

2024

2023 Emotional Footprint Champion

2023

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2023

1 Top Rated Capabilities

0 Top Rated Features

2023

HPE Aruba Networking EdgeConnect SD-WAN Ratings

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90 Likeliness to Recommend

1
Since last award

100 Plan to Renew

89 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

1
Since last award

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Emotional Footprint Overview

Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

+96 Net Emotional Footprint

The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.

How much do users love HPE Aruba Networking EdgeConnect SD-WAN?

0% Negative

4% Neutral

96% Positive

Pros

Performance Enhancing
Enables Productivity
Unique Features
Inspires Innovation

Feature Ratings

Average 82

Zero Trust

Network Sandboxes

SD-WAN

Secure Web Gateway (SWG)

Enablement for Security Teams

Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)

Remote Browser Isolation (RBI)

Data Analytics / BI / AI

Viable Alternative VS Traditional MPLS

Web Application and API Protection (WAAP)

Firewall as a Service (FWaaS)

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 84

Breadth of Features

Ease of Implementation

Usability and Intuitiveness

Quality of Features

Availability and Quality of Training

Ease of IT Administration

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Ease of Data Integration

Business Value Created

Vendor Support

Ease of Customization

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Score 7.5

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HPE Aruba Networking EdgeConnect SD-WAN Reviews

Maria E. G.

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Technology
Involvement: End User of Application

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Submitted Jun 2024

Optimizes the enterprise network

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates HPE Aruba Networking EdgeConnect SD-WAN from other similar products?

What differentiates this tool from other similar solutions is that besides detecting network problems this tool reduces the problems in an autonomous way thanks to the fact that it works with advances in technology, it is also a solution that works well even with remote users so being in a single environment is not essential for this system.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

I like that it allows a safe working environment as it protects the network and helps to optimize enterprise systems already present, it is a tool that should be a priority in organizations as it allows centralized management of enterprise networks, their plans are also accessible and very safe.

What do you dislike most about this product?

It does not offer control over the entire network traffic, something that could help to further optimize its performance.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

I recommend this tool because it is secure, it delivers what it promises in terms of security and its deployment and implementation is quite fast, it is able to detect failures almost instantly so it will work in a protected environment

Pros

Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Performance Enhancing
Trustworthy

Maria T.

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Technology
Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration

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Verified Reviewer

Submitted May 2024

More optimal network connectivity

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates HPE Aruba Networking EdgeConnect SD-WAN from other similar products?

Aruba EdgeConnect stands out from other similar programs with its WAN optimization capabilities, easy deployment, and advanced network policy automation. These features help improve productivity and network efficiency in the organization. Our overall experience with the software has been positive, as it has improved our network connectivity and optimized the performance of business-critical applications.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

I regularly use Aruba EdgeConnect in my organization to address business problems related to optimizing network connectivity and improving user experience. I like its efficient bandwidth management system, prioritization of critical traffic, and ensuring secure and reliable access to cloud applications

What do you dislike most about this product?

User interface management can be complex in some cases and integration with other systems can be challenging

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Aruba EdgeConnect is an effective solution for optimizing network connectivity, prioritizing critical traffic, and improving user experience in enterprise environments. Its advanced functionality and easy deployment make it a solid choice for improving network efficiency and ensuring secure access to cloud applications.

Pros

Performance Enhancing
Trustworthy
Inspires Innovation
Saves Time

Wilson F.

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Technology
Involvement: End User of Application

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Apr 2024

Useful Approach for System Security

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates HPE Aruba Networking EdgeConnect SD-WAN from other similar products?

The platform helps in making all systems secure, and there are immediate mechanisms that makes every company dependable.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

The conventional security awareness from the program helps the company capture any security challenges.

What do you dislike most about this product?

The platform makes useful mechanisms that calls security assistance, and there are friendly systems that makes companies operate effectively.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

The inclusion of this program, in allowing business security is something that gives us merit.

Pros

Helps Innovate
Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Performance Enhancing

HPE Aruba Networking EdgeConnect SD-WAN

What is HPE Aruba Networking EdgeConnect SD-WAN?

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2024 Emotional Footprint Champion

2023 Emotional Footprint Champion

HPE Aruba Networking EdgeConnect SD-WAN Ratings

90 Likeliness to Recommend

1 Since last award

100 Plan to Renew

89 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

1 Since last award

Emotional Footprint Overview

+96 Net Emotional Footprint

How much do users love HPE Aruba Networking EdgeConnect SD-WAN?

Pros

Feature Ratings Average rating of all product features, some of which may not be shown below

Zero Trust Provides features that enable a zero trust architecture, including device authentication and user contextual risk based authentication.

Network Sandboxes Sandboxes are used to safely execute suspicious code without risking harm to the host device or network.

SD-WAN Separates the data and control plane from its hardware, virtualizing the network.

Secure Web Gateway (SWG) Protects corporate users and networks from web-based malware, controls employee behavior on the Internet, and helps prevent data loss.

Enablement for Security Teams Enablement for Security to know the layers of protection deployed and not just rely on the carrier to only provide the connection.

Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) Intermediary between an organization's users and one or more cloud services, allowing the enforcement of certain types of security policies in the cloud.

Remote Browser Isolation (RBI) Separate your users' web browsing activity from the local network and its infrastructure, preventing browser-based attacks on the network.

Data Analytics / BI / AI Integration of capability to mine data from incoming sources (SIEM, logs, vulnerability tools, threat databases, etc) in real-time and apply rules.

Viable Alternative VS Traditional MPLS Organizations may want to migrate away from traditional MPLS and leverage a platform to provision convergence and flexibility regarding deployment of security.

Web Application and API Protection (WAAP) Provides protective capabilities that leverage effective web request inspection prior to reaching the API such as Next-Gen WAF, RASP, DDoS etc.

Firewall as a Service (FWaaS) Next-generation firewall capabilities that include web filtering, advanced threat protection, intrusion prevention system, and Domain Name System security.

Vendor Capability Ratings Average rating of all vendor capabilities, some of which may not be shown below

Breadth of Features Users prefer feature rich software that enables them to perform diverse series of tasks. This data expresses user satisfaction with the product's breadth of features.

Ease of Implementation Successfully implementing new software is necessary to realize its full value and promote end user adoption. This data indicates whether or not the product is easy to implement.

Usability and Intuitiveness End user learning curves cost the organization money. Pay attention to your end users' technical ability to determine how important UX is in your purchase.

Quality of Features Feature quality is just as important as quantity. Use this data to determine if this product will do what you're purchasing it to do, easily, intuitively, reliably, and effectively.

Availability and Quality of Training Effective and readily available training enables users to get the most out of the software you've chosen. Use this section to make sure your vendor's training programs and materials measure up.

Ease of IT Administration This data indicates whether IT personnel will be able to resolve issues and perform configurations efficiently and effectively.

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement Vendors who don't stay on top of emerging needs and trends won't enable you to meet your business goals. Use this data to separate innovators from imposters.

Ease of Data Integration Use this data to determine whether the product will cause headaches or make data integration easy.

Business Value Created Software needs to create value for employees, customers, partners, and, ultimately, shareholders. This data expresses user satisfaction - or lack thereof - with the product's business value.

Vendor Support The importance of vendor support will vary for each organization depending on internal capabilities, but there will always be issues that only the vendor can resolve.

Ease of Customization Don't get bogged down in a difficult customization; use this data to make sure you can easily achieve the functionality you need for your particular situation.

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SD-WAN - Enterprise

HPE Aruba Networking EdgeConnect SD-WAN Reviews

Maria E. G.

Optimizes the enterprise network

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Maria T.

More optimal network connectivity

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Wilson F.

Useful Approach for System Security

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

1
Since last award

1
Since last award

Feature Ratings

Zero Trust

Network Sandboxes

SD-WAN

Secure Web Gateway (SWG)

Enablement for Security Teams

Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)

Remote Browser Isolation (RBI)

Data Analytics / BI / AI

Viable Alternative VS Traditional MPLS

Web Application and API Protection (WAAP)

Firewall as a Service (FWaaS)

Vendor Capability Ratings

Breadth of Features

Ease of Implementation

Usability and Intuitiveness

Quality of Features

Availability and Quality of Training

Ease of IT Administration

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Ease of Data Integration

Business Value Created

Vendor Support

Ease of Customization