SD-WAN vendorPublic summary, not an editorial review
Riverbed
Riverbed supplies SD-WAN (SteelConnect EX), WAN optimisation (SteelHead) and the Alluvio observability portfolio for distributed enterprise.
Riverbed quick facts
| Category | SD-WAN vendor |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2002 |
| Headquarters | San Francisco, California, United States |
| Website | www.riverbed.com |
| Last reviewed | 2026-06-04 |
Riverbed partner and reseller programmes
| Programme | Tiers | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Riverbed Rise Partner Programme | Channel programme for resellers, distributors and technology alliance partners. |
Service models
Fully managed
Partner-delivered
Co-managed
Available
Self-managed (DIY)
Available
Deployment options
- SteelConnect EX SD-WAN appliances
- SteelHead WAN optimisation appliances
- Alluvio observability platform (digital experience monitoring)
Global coverage
- Available globally through Riverbed channel
- Established install base in distributed enterprise
Riverbed capability matrix
Uses the same 8-flag vocabulary as the Netify broadband reseller comparison.
FTTP PortfolioSOGEA AvailableEthernet / Leased LineAPI IntegrationPartner PortalNo Minimum Spend (unknown)White Label Options (unknown)Billing Support (unknown)
Best for
- Existing Riverbed WAN optimisation estates extending to SD-WAN
- Buyers wanting integrated SD-WAN and digital experience monitoring
- Distributed enterprise with chatty applications across the WAN
Less suited for
- Buyers wanting carrier-grade WAN connectivity
- SMBs needing a cloud-managed plug-and-play SD-WAN
Riverbed pros and cons
Pros
- Strong WAN optimisation heritage
- Combined SD-WAN and observability portfolio
- Established enterprise channel
Cons
- SD-WAN install base smaller than market leaders
- No published cloud-delivered SASE platform of comparable scale
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