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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Azure Blob Storage

    Score8.7 out of 10
    N/AAzure Blob Storage is Microsoft Azure’s object storage service for storing and accessing large volumes of unstructured data. Organizations use it for application content, backups and archives, media, logs, data exports, machine learning datasets, high-performance computing workloads, and data-lake storage. NOTE: Azure Data Lake Storage, also known as Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2, is not a separate service or account type. It is a set of big-data analytics capabilities within Azure Blob Storage…

    $0.01

    per GB/per month

    Check Point Email Security

    Score9.1 out of 10
    N/ACheck Point Email Security, formerly Avanan, which was acquired by Check Point in August 2021, connects security technologies to enterprise cloud applications in order to improve protection of sensitive corporate data and IP. Its one-click deployment allows customers to deploy a new security solution in seconds. Because it requires no appliance, agent or gateway proxy, it can begin protecting any cloud application immediately, with no effect on users.

    $4

    per user per month

    Microsoft Exchange

    Score8.6 out of 10
    N/AMicrosoft Exchange is a secure email / messaging gateway with file archiving and encryption / data loss capability, available as a hosted service (Exchange Online) or installed (Exchange Server).N/A
    Pricing
    Azure Blob StorageCheck Point Email SecurityMicrosoft Exchange
    Editions & Modules
    Block Blobs
    $0.0081
    per GB/per month
    Azure Data Lake Storage
    $0.0081
    per GB/per month
    Files
    $0.058
    per GB/per month
    Managed Discs
    $1.54
    per month
    Advanced Anti-Phishing
    $4.00
    per user per month
    Complete Malware Protection
    $5.00
    per user per month
    Full-Suite Protection
    $8.00
    per user per month
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Azure Blob StorageCheck Point Email SecurityMicrosoft Exchange
    Free Trial
    YesYesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsPrices for fewer than 500 users.
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    Community Pulse
    Azure Blob StorageCheck Point Email SecurityMicrosoft Exchange
    Considered Multiple Products
    Microsoft
    No answer on this topic
    Check Point Software Technologies
    Chose Check Point Email Security
    We've found Avanan to be more cost-effective than many competitors.
    Incentivized
    Microsoft
    Chose Microsoft Exchange
    Easy to use, keeping calendar as an inbuilt feature and other AI tools which are missing on other companies features.
    Incentivized
    Chose Microsoft Exchange
    Most IT professionals understand Microsoft Exchange... getting a Linux expert or Google expert can be more challenging. Choosing Microsoft Exchange meant having access to a vast array of talent that understood the system if something went wrong, versus having to learn another …
    Incentivized
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    96%
    Would buy again
    24 Answers
    99%
    Would buy again
    118 Answers
    94%
    Would buy again
    65 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    96%
    Delivers good value for the price
    23 Answers
    98%
    Delivers good value for the price
    115 Answers
    97%
    Delivers good value for the price
    63 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    25 Answers
    99%
    Happy with the feature set
    118 Answers
    99%
    Happy with the feature set
    68 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    20 Answers
    98%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    102 Answers
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    46 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    96%
    Implementation went as expected
    22 Answers
    96%
    Implementation went as expected
    103 Answers
    96%
    Implementation went as expected
    52 Answers
    Features
    Azure Blob StorageCheck Point Email SecurityMicrosoft Exchange
    Secure Email Gateway
    Comparison of Secure Email Gateway features of Azure Blob Storage, with Azure Data Lake Storage and Check Point Email Security and Microsoft Exchange
    Feature
    Azure Blob Storage, with Azure Data Lake Storage
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    Ratings
    Check Point Email Security
    8.5
    109 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Microsoft Exchange
    7.3
    84 Ratings
    14% below category average
    Anti-malware00 Ratings10.0104 Ratings6.567 Ratings
    Customizability00 Ratings8.0105 Ratings8.079 Ratings
    Data Loss Protection00 Ratings8.092 Ratings8.368 Ratings
    Threat Detection00 Ratings10.0105 Ratings6.566 Ratings
    Sandboxing00 Ratings6.592 Ratings7.444 Ratings
    End-to-End Encryption00 Ratings7.274 Ratings6.767 Ratings
    Management Tools00 Ratings10.0105 Ratings8.080 Ratings
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    Azure Blob StorageCheck Point Email SecurityMicrosoft Exchange
    Small Businesses
    Google Cloud Storage
    Score9.2 out of 10
    Sophos Email
    Score9.1 out of 10
    Sophos Email
    Score9.1 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Everpure FlashBlade
    Score9.9 out of 10
    Sophos Email
    Score9.1 out of 10
    Sophos Email
    Score9.1 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Google Cloud Storage
    Score9.2 out of 10
    Microsoft Exchange
    Score8.6 out of 10
    OpenText Core Email Threat Protection
    Score7.5 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Azure Blob StorageCheck Point Email SecurityMicrosoft Exchange
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.1
    (25 ratings)
    9.0
    (119 ratings)
    9.0
    (102 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (5 ratings)
    10.0
    (4 ratings)
    Usability
    8.9
    (4 ratings)
    8.9
    (42 ratings)
    8.5
    (6 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    6.4
    (1 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.0
    (3 ratings)
    9.3
    (35 ratings)
    9.9
    (12 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    1.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (2 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    -
    (0 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    5.0
    (1 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    5.0
    (1 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Azure Blob StorageCheck Point Email SecurityMicrosoft Exchange
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Microsoft
    In Azure, it is the storage to use, and in my view, the Blob Storage offers more, or finer-grained configuration options, than S3. So my recommendation would be to check in detail what is offered. As the Blob Storage is more or less a Microsoft exclusive product, the "interoperability" is more limited than, for example, with S3. The S3 is more widely adopted, and if you cannot exclude a migration scenario from one cloud provider to another, additional effort is needed.
    Incentivized
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    Check Point Software Technologies
    What it says, it provides. It has the Data leak prevention that is the major help while we have to deal with lot of clients at a time. It has the Secure Click that checks any embedded hyperlink so that when we work on emails we don't have to worry about the hidden security threats inside a email.
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    Microsoft
    Creating and receiving emails is simple. Managing contacts is a nice feature, especially connecting to Active Directory. Calendar management is also helpful and sharing access to others' calendars for scheduling meetings is useful. And reserving resources such as rooms or equipment is also useful. Personal and shared mailboxes are good features, as well. Tasks are a little lacking, but other than that, the features are thorough.
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    Pros
    Microsoft
    • The data lake analytics tool is good and provides loads of computing power to speed up the processing time.
    • It provides unlimited storage for structured, semi-structured or unstructured data.
    • Cloud-based service and we can easily use it for ETL and ELT processes.
    Incentivized
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    Check Point Software Technologies
    • The dashboard for Avanan makes all of the most important information easy to digest.
    • Alerting - specifically, the Geo-Location alerts allow us to see if a user has possibly been compromised.
    • The End-User Email Quarantine experience gives users the ability to request emails be released, which trains them to better spot legitimate emails.
    Incentivized
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    Microsoft
    • As we have a large user base of 11,000 users we use MailTips to avoid people getting confused with people with similar names in the organization.
    • The integration between Teams Meeting and Resource booking is generally very good. The Scheduling Assistance makes it easy to scan calendars and find free periods to provisionally scheduled events.
    • Marking yourself as Out of the Office and busy is easy, as is sharing your calendar within the team/organization or individuals.
    • Voicemail integration and the ability to receive missed chats in your inbox are highly used and useful.
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    Cons
    Microsoft
    • study for the certifications also to have them as a reference for work when you have any questions about applying a configuration to the equipment.
    • The Internet interface is simple and easy to use. Capacity is good and it's good that HP continues to innovate with this technology
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    Check Point Software Technologies
    • I only ever had one complaint, we had a few hiccups during the setup process. We have now been a customer for two years and have had no further issues. It is likely that the setup pain points have now been resolved as well. Overall the product does what it claims while providing a very intuitive interface.
    Incentivized
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    Microsoft
    • The two main factors for the better reliability & Uptime of internally hosted Exchange Server depends on Exchange Server configuration and the level of investment the organization is willing to provide for hosting the Exchange Server On-Premise Environment. As the data is stored in the organization’s hardware, any disaster may lead to the loss of email and servers.
    • Losing data might affect business continuity and rebuilding it can be costly.
    • Security remains a major concern.
    • Security of data loss is main concern. To ensure that, organization needs to configure networks, systems and Exchange platform against possible threats.
    • Hardware and license costs are high.
    Incentivized
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Microsoft
    No answers on this topic
    Check Point Software Technologies
    Cost, need to make sure the cost is competitive for how many users are using email protection as we move users to MS Teams and don't rely so much on full access to email accounts (both sending and receiving internal and external).
    Incentivized
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    Microsoft
    Email and calendars in a business setting are requirements. And Microsoft continues to be the standard of business applications. Microsoft 365 makes Microsoft Exchange easy to use. Everything is in the cloud. Let Microsoft take care of the hardware, the software, and the security. You just enable your business users with the functionality they need.
    Incentivized
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    Usability
    Microsoft
    Blob storage is fairly simple, with several different options/settings that can be configured. The file explorer has enhanced its usability. Some areas could be improved, such as providing more details or stats on how many times a file has been accessed. It is an obvious choice if you're already using Azure/Entra.
    Incentivized
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    Check Point Software Technologies
    The end-users love not having their inboxes fill up with extra useless emails. As an administrator, it is simple to implement and maintain. The ability to put something into test mode before going live makes our life a lot easier and less stressful. Avanan has many different components to make your life easier.
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    Microsoft
    Microsoft Exchange has come a long way over the years and has nowhere near the technical overhead required for support as it did back in 2003/2007 and prior. The integrations with Teams, Defender, Sharepoint, Copilot and many other products make it a solid and well-rounded tool used for many day-to-day tasks.
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    Reliability and Availability
    Microsoft
    No answers on this topic
    Check Point Software Technologies
    Always been available as needed.
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    Microsoft
    Exchange is setup with multiple servers behind load balancers to provide high availability.
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    Performance
    Microsoft
    No answers on this topic
    Check Point Software Technologies
    It's not all the time, on occasion the platform can delay email by seven to ten minutes.
    Incentivized
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    Microsoft
    I would say it's the best email product I've experienced.
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    Support Rating
    Microsoft
    Microsoft has improved its customer service standpoint over the years. The ability to chat with an issue, get a callback, schedule a call or work with an architecture team(for free) is a huge plus. I can get mentorship and guidance on where to go with my environment without pushy sales tactics. This is very refreshing. Typically support can get me to where I need to be on the first contact, which is also nice.
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    Check Point Software Technologies
    Support has always been there for me, they take on suggestions and product improvements quite seriously. I've spoken to techs and you can tell that they care about the product and the service in which they deliver. Avanan support is always responsive in everything I throw them and in most cases they don't tell me how to build out a widget or custom query, they actually do it for me and send it to me.
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    Microsoft
    We have a good enterprise agreement with Microsoft which affords us quick phone support. I have found the support staff knowledgeable and prompt with a solution when required. At times it may be difficult to schedule a call back, this is mainly due to our need for calls early in the morning which happens to be during a shift change at Microsoft support.
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    In-Person Training
    Microsoft
    No answers on this topic
    Check Point Software Technologies
    There was no in person training.
    Incentivized
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    Microsoft
    No answers on this topic
    Online Training
    Microsoft
    No answers on this topic
    Check Point Software Technologies
    Takes a lot to get a 10 out of 10.
    Incentivized
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    Microsoft
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation Rating
    Microsoft
    No answers on this topic
    Check Point Software Technologies
    Ensure system administration and exchange admin are up to speed on Avanan
    Incentivized
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    Microsoft
    Implementation/conversion can be quite complex and, unless you have certified Exchange administrators in-house, you should strongly consider a 3rd party consultant for this implementation.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Microsoft
    Azure Premium Blob offers better latency than competitors. It works best with the Azure ecosystem, and competitors lack it. Azure Blob even stands out in storage durability, providing up to 16 nines. It can have various use cases that can suit all the organisation's needs. The Azure Blob solution can also be deployed on-premises.
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    Check Point Software Technologies
    Avanan has a one-click solution, which subscribers or clients use to deploy a new security update. Further, Avanan has the protection of any cloud application, which means, it bypasses any security threat and maintain the set safety processes. Finally, data leakage is a shield that Avanan has deployed, a very smooth process in the firm.
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    Microsoft
    Microsoft Exchange Product The best cloud-based enterprise-grade archiving platform with a host of features that enable files to be securely archived and retrieved with advanced search options. This tool is very easy to use and has a User-friendly interface. It is a highly reliable platform that allows all employees to automatically store their data without any limitations. It offers a cost-effective solution with customized policy management. We are happy that the customer support team is always fast and concerned, and the product's uninterrupted service experience. It is very good that it stores data in real-time without losing it, even in the event of a disaster. The cost-effective solution and integration with other tools are seamless.
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    Scalability
    Microsoft
    No answers on this topic
    Check Point Software Technologies
    It does what they claim and then some.
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    Microsoft
    The only time Exchange has failed us is when we did something to cause the failure.
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    Return on Investment
    Microsoft
    • Data Migration projects from relational sources to Azure Data Lake Storage have given a great ROI, thanks to the less running costs, and High availability
    • Pretty easy to work with in terms of Managing and accessing Data in containerized fashion.
    • Further features like Archival of data which is accessed less frequently can significantly reduce cost
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    Check Point Software Technologies
    • Improved risk mitigation by providing additional layer protection for M365.
    • Easy to setup and configure. No expert knowledge required and no downtime required.
    • Customizable license count. No need to buy the same number of mailbox users if you really don't want to protect some unused mailboxes.
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    Microsoft
    • It has been an important factor in allowing seamless communication with clients and scheduling business meetings, which in turn works in the company's favor.
    • Haven't noticed any negative impact Exchange has had on our ROI. The support team is also responsive and helpful.
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