[Alupis]

In that case, things like Mikrotik's would be considered as "big iron". (I happen to be a big Mikrotik fan)

Just making the case that "just buy Cisco" doesn't do anyone really any good in a very wide market with a lot of very good options - sometimes paying for the brand doesn't mean you are getting something better.

[pyvpx]

you are getting "market familiarity" meaning they aren't beholden to you or your "crank" operating system and any schmo with a CC can bilk/bill them for support.