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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Macrium Reflect

    Score9.4 out of 10
    N/AMacrium Reflect is an endpoint and server backup and cloning solution from Macrium Software (aka Paramount Software UK), available in personal and professional editions.N/A

    Verizon Cloud Portfolio

    Score7 out of 10
    N/AThe Verizon Cloud is a cloud storage solution, integrating technologies from CloudSwitch (acquired in 2011).N/A
    Pricing
    Macrium ReflectVerizon Cloud Portfolio
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Macrium ReflectVerizon Cloud Portfolio
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Features
    Macrium ReflectVerizon Cloud Portfolio
    Data Center Backup
    Comparison of Data Center Backup features of Macrium Reflect and Verizon Cloud
    Feature
    Macrium Reflect
    8.6
    1 Ratings
    0% above category average
    Verizon Cloud
    -
    Ratings
    Recovery verification10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Incremental backup identification8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Deduplication and file compression9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Flexible deployment9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Platform support8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Retention options8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Encryption8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Enterprise Backup
    Comparison of Enterprise Backup features of Macrium Reflect and Verizon Cloud
    Feature
    Macrium Reflect
    8.8
    1 Ratings
    3% above category average
    Verizon Cloud
    -
    Ratings
    Continuous data protection7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Replication10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Multi-location capabilities10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Ransomware Recovery8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    File Sharing & Management
    Comparison of File Sharing & Management features of Macrium Reflect and Verizon Cloud
    Feature
    Macrium Reflect
    -
    Ratings
    Verizon Cloud
    6.9
    2 Ratings
    19% below category average
    Video files00 Ratings7.42 Ratings
    Audio files00 Ratings5.62 Ratings
    File search00 Ratings6.72 Ratings
    Device sync00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Cloud Storage Security & Administration
    Comparison of Cloud Storage Security & Administration features of Macrium Reflect and Verizon Cloud
    Feature
    Macrium Reflect
    -
    Ratings
    Verizon Cloud
    6.8
    2 Ratings
    24% below category average
    User and role management00 Ratings7.02 Ratings
    File organization00 Ratings7.02 Ratings
    Device management00 Ratings6.32 Ratings
    Cloud Storage Platform
    Comparison of Cloud Storage Platform features of Macrium Reflect and Verizon Cloud
    Feature
    Macrium Reflect
    -
    Ratings
    Verizon Cloud
    7.4
    2 Ratings
    16% below category average
    Performance00 Ratings7.72 Ratings
    Reliability00 Ratings7.02 Ratings
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    Macrium ReflectVerizon Cloud Portfolio
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    Score8.4 out of 10
    Enterprises
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    Score9.4 out of 10
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    Score9.2 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Macrium ReflectVerizon Cloud Portfolio
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (4 ratings)
    7.0
    (2 ratings)
    Usability
    9.0
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Macrium ReflectVerizon Cloud Portfolio
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Macrium Software (Paramount Software)
    The free version of Macrium Reflect is licensed for both commercial and personal use. It works well on MS Windows computers, but cannot back up servers, where a paid version is required. The free version does full and differential backups, but not incremental as do the paid versions. If a large volume of files are added every day, a paid version would be more suitable as it supports incremental backups. The Macrium Reflect server version is very suitable for backing up physical servers.
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    Verizon Business (formerly Verizon Enterprise)
    I think this service works very well for me, but I have been a Verizon customer for almost 15 years. If you are someone who hops carriers it may not be the best fit. I also like that you can easily use it with all of your employees regardless if they prefer Android or Apple phones. (Whereas using Apple's or Google's services may not work seamlessly for all phones.) I think it still has room for improvement, and sometimes I worry about the longevity of utilization due to the nature of cell phone carriers constantly changing prices, plans, and every option under the sun to make a buck that we could be very screwed in the future if Verizon does something stupid (because historically, they all have)
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    Pros
    Macrium Software (Paramount Software)
    • Virtualize images to restore services
    • Mount backup images to restore files
    • Takes incremental backups pretty quick compared to other software
    • Creates synthetic full images well
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    Verizon Business (formerly Verizon Enterprise)
    • Auto-Sync of files or contacts to the cloud that are chosen to be auto-synced.
    • Has the ability to turn off auto-sync and allow only manual sync.
    • Stores files and contacts in the cloud for later recovery in case of a data loss.
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    Cons
    Macrium Software (Paramount Software)
    • The program could reduce a bit the space it takes for its backups.
    • It should be more affordable.
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    Verizon Business (formerly Verizon Enterprise)
    • The home screen shows a little bit of everything, but being a control freak, I would like to be able to customize it. (Granted, it would most likely have most of the same elements, but, for example, I don't need photos scrolling across the top. I'd rather have buttons like quick links to jump directly to what I want or to see a further bird's eye view of the content.
    • I like receiving notifications that a back-up is complete, but I would like to be able to set what other notifications are and aren't allowed to push to my phone.
    • I have set Verizon Cloud to back up on wifi OR using the data network. But if you are using wifi while doing a content restore and you lose that connection, either by leaving the building or the local wifi dropping out momentarily, the entire content restore will stop and need to be restarted. This can be very frustrating.
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    Usability
    Macrium Software (Paramount Software)
    This application is very simple to use and works great for its intended purposes. It's my go-to when I need to create or manage a singular disk or volume image.
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    Verizon Business (formerly Verizon Enterprise)
    No answers on this topic
    Support Rating
    Macrium Software (Paramount Software)
    We have not been opening tickets for support from Macrium at the moment, only for licencing issues, but good attention and fast response by the support team. They respond pretty fast to our emails and fixed our issues giving us a good explanation of our case without any complications. Due to the good functionality of the software we have not opened a ticket for support in years.
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    Verizon Business (formerly Verizon Enterprise)
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    Alternatives Considered
    Macrium Software (Paramount Software)
    Veeam offers Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows, a product we also install and use. It compares favorably with Macrium Reflect; however, for small firms and individual wanting an added cloud backup of their full hard drive, Macrium wins out in requiring less cloud storage space by a significant margin. ShadowProtect is a rock solid competitor with a higher price and no free version. It is highly dependable, but more complicated to install and set up. The number of technical issues and quality of technical support have ruled out Acronis products. MSP360 Backup has impressive technology, but we encountered issues with restore times and full drive image restores.
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    Verizon Business (formerly Verizon Enterprise)
    All of the others provide more free storage. Verizon should out best or at least equal the best when you are already a Verizon data subscriber. It seems that by not doing this that they want to "nickle-and-dime" their already loyal customer base
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    Return on Investment
    Macrium Software (Paramount Software)
    • Impossible to specify.
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    Verizon Business (formerly Verizon Enterprise)
    • Thus far is has been a positive experience, and has saved a lot of man hours of both employees who replaced their phones to the IT department trying to help them put everything back no longer needs to go through a lengthy process.
    • The cost of this option is a bit higher than I'd like. I think Verizon is a little too proud of a product that every company is now starting to offer.
    • There is a free version with limited space, so at least trying it out to see how it will fit with your needs isn't much of a risk.
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