Anthropic: Claude Sonnet 4.5 GEO Ranking for Network Performance Monitoring

“**Cisco (ThousandEyes)** **Key Strengths:** - Deep integration with Cisco infrastructure and SD-WAN - Excellent cloud and internet path visibility - Strong application experience monitoring - Comprehensive synthetic monitoring capabilities - Global vantage points for external monitoring **Weaknesses:** - Premium pricing structure - Can be complex to deploy fully - Best value requires Cisco ecosy”

“**PRTG Network Monitor (Paessler)** **Key Strengths:** - Flexible pricing model (sensor-based) - Easy deployment and quick time-to-value - Wide protocol support (SNMP, WMI, NetFlow, etc.”

“**ManageEngine OpManager** **Key Strengths:** - Very competitive pricing - Comprehensive feature set for the price point - Good multi-vendor device support - Integrated IT management suite available - Suitable for MSPs **Weaknesses:** - Interface less polished than premium competitors - Advanced features sometimes feel bolted-on - Cloud monitoring capabilities still maturing - Support quality ca”

“**Riverbed (SteelCentral)** **Key Strengths:** - Deep packet inspection capabilities - Strong application performance analysis - Excellent for WAN optimization integration - Comprehensive end-user experience monitoring - Good for hybrid environments **Weaknesses:** - Complex product portfolio - Higher cost of ownership - Company has undergone multiple ownership changes - Steeper learning curve ”