Alteon Websystems

Name: Alteon Websystems
Brand: Radware

Leader

Radware is a global leader of application security and delivery solutions for multi-cloud environments

Est 1996|Valuation $1.3B|Raised $122.8M|9 Ref Customers

LinkedIn 91K|Web traffic 372K|FTEs 1,296|HQ Mahwah, New Jersey, US

MarketsWeb Application & API Protection (WAAP)Security Service Edge (SSE)Enterprise Networking

Platform CoversFirewalls API Management

01Competitive Landscape

Narrative analysis

Where Alteon appears to perform well: - Deployment flexibility: hardware appliances and Alteon VA across major hypervisors and public clouds are documented in product literature and knowledge base articles. - Operational resilience: multiple reviewer comments emphasize stability and HA behavior. - Perceived cost-performance in specific procurements: several reviewers reported procurement outcomes where Alteon met requirements at lower cost than certain competitors. Where competitors often have advantages: - F5 BIG-IP: broader ecosystem, deep programmability, and strong adoption in enterprises with established F5 skill sets. - NetScaler: significant installed base in Citrix-centric environments and a strong position in ADC rankings. - A10 Thunder ADC: sometimes preferred for scripting flexibility in specific environments. - Fortinet FortiADC: often selected where buyers prioritize consolidation under Fortinet’s security portfolio.

Market share/adoption trends (caution)

PeerSpot engagement metrics and other engagement proxies show Alteon as a moderate presence in the ADC category. These metrics are engagement proxies and should not be treated as audited market share figures.

	Alteon (Radware)	NetScaler	Fortinet FortiADC
Starting Price	Quote-based; reseller line-items show capacity-based licenses and cloud pay-as-you-go options	Pricing tied to Citrix subscriptions; not a single published universal price	Hardware bundle examples typically require quote-based pricing
Best For	Enterprises needing L4–L7 ADC with optional integrated application security and hybrid cloud deployment options	Organizations standardizing on Citrix ecosystems seeking hybrid ADC and integrated management	Organizations invested in the Fortinet ecosystem seeking integrated security and ADC capabilities
Key Strength	Deployment flexibility (appliances and VA across hypervisors and clouds) and operational resilience reported by reviewers	Large installed base and strong enterprise adoption, especially where Citrix is strategic	Integration with Fortinet security products and ecosystem consolidation
Key Weakness	Steep learning curve for advanced configurations; some reviewers note WAF feature depth could lag specialized WAFs	Licensing complexity and ecosystem coupling risks	Potentially high cost and trade-offs vs best-of-breed ADC/WAF combinations

01Competitive Landscape

Narrative analysis

Where Alteon appears to perform well:

Deployment flexibility: hardware appliances and Alteon VA across major hypervisors and public clouds are documented in product literature and knowledge base articles.
Operational resilience: multiple reviewer comments emphasize stability and HA behavior.
Perceived cost-performance in specific procurements: several reviewers reported procurement outcomes where Alteon met requirements at lower cost than certain competitors.

Where competitors often have advantages:

F5 BIG-IP: broader ecosystem, deep programmability, and strong adoption in enterprises with established F5 skill sets.
NetScaler: significant installed base in Citrix-centric environments and a strong position in ADC rankings.
A10 Thunder ADC: sometimes preferred for scripting flexibility in specific environments.
Fortinet FortiADC: often selected where buyers prioritize consolidation under Fortinet’s security portfolio.

Market share/adoption trends (caution)

	Alteon (Radware)	NetScaler	Fortinet FortiADC
Starting Price	Quote-based; reseller line-items show capacity-based licenses and cloud pay-as-you-go options	Pricing tied to Citrix subscriptions; not a single published universal price	Hardware bundle examples typically require quote-based pricing
Best For	Enterprises needing L4–L7 ADC with optional integrated application security and hybrid cloud deployment options	Organizations standardizing on Citrix ecosystems seeking hybrid ADC and integrated management	Organizations invested in the Fortinet ecosystem seeking integrated security and ADC capabilities
Key Strength	Deployment flexibility (appliances and VA across hypervisors and clouds) and operational resilience reported by reviewers	Large installed base and strong enterprise adoption, especially where Citrix is strategic	Integration with Fortinet security products and ecosystem consolidation
Key Weakness	Steep learning curve for advanced configurations; some reviewers note WAF feature depth could lag specialized WAFs	Licensing complexity and ecosystem coupling risks	Potentially high cost and trade-offs vs best-of-breed ADC/WAF combinations