SD-WAN vendorPublic summary, not an editorial review
VeloCloud (Arista)
VeloCloud is a cloud-delivered SD-WAN platform now owned by Arista Networks (NYSE: ANET) following the July 2025 acquisition of the VeloCloud portfolio from Broadcom.
VeloCloud (Arista) quick facts
| Category | SD-WAN vendor |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2012 |
| Headquarters | Santa Clara, California, United States |
| Website | www.arista.com |
| Last reviewed | 2026-06-08 |
Comparison of VeloCloud (Arista) technology partners
Publicly named partnerships. 4 entries.
| Partner | Partnership type | Direction | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arista Networks | Parent group, integration with CloudVision and Arista campus networking | Partner integrates vendor | VeloCloud has been a wholly owned Arista product line since 1 July 2025. |
| Microsoft Azure | Cloud on-ramp and Virtual WAN integration | Vendor integrates partner | |
| Amazon Web Services | Cloud on-ramp via virtual edge instances | Vendor integrates partner | |
| Zscaler | SASE pairing with VeloCloud SD-WAN | Bidirectional |
VeloCloud (Arista) partner and reseller programmes
| Programme | Tiers | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Arista Partner Programme | VeloCloud is sold through the wider Arista channel covering resellers, distributors and technology alliance partners. |
Service models
Fully managed
Partner-delivered
Co-managed
Available
Self-managed (DIY)
Available
Deployment options
- VeloCloud SD-WAN Edge appliances at branch and data centre
- Virtual Edge for AWS, Azure and Google Cloud on-ramps
- Cloud-hosted gateways for application steering
- Integration with Arista CloudVision for unified management
Global coverage
- Global product availability through the Arista channel
- VeloCloud cloud gateways distributed across major regions
- Arista headquarters and operations centred in Santa Clara, California
VeloCloud (Arista) capability matrix
Uses the same 8-flag vocabulary as the Netify broadband reseller comparison.
White Label OptionsFTTP PortfolioSOGEA AvailableEthernet / Leased LineAPI IntegrationPartner PortalNo Minimum Spend (unknown)Billing Support (unknown)
Best for
- Existing VeloCloud SD-WAN estates continuing under Arista ownership
- Mid-market and enterprise buyers wanting cloud-gateway SD-WAN
- Distributed organisations pairing VeloCloud with Zscaler for SASE
- Customers consolidating on Arista for campus, data centre and WAN
Less suited for
- Buyers wanting a single-vendor native SASE stack
- Customers needing carrier-grade WAN connectivity from a network owner
- Organisations seeking pre-acquisition Broadcom or VMware commercial terms
VeloCloud (Arista) pros and cons
Pros
- Established SD-WAN platform with large global install base
- Cloud gateway architecture suits hybrid and multi-cloud WAN
- Arista ownership stabilises roadmap after Broadcom transition
- Named SASE pairing with Zscaler
Cons
- Three ownership changes since 2017 have unsettled long-term buyers
- Brand still in transition under Arista, channel coverage realigning
- Not a connectivity provider, requires partner last-mile circuits
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