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Powertech Antivirus for IBM Systems vs. Avast Small Business Cybersecurity

A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.

MetricPowertech Antivirus for IBM Systems

by Fortra

Avast Small Business Cybersecurity

by Gen Digital

Overall rating4.64.4
Review count13102
Ease of use9.19.4
Ease of setup8.89.1
Quality of support9.89.0
Meets requirements9.19.3
NPS76.92307758.585859
Small Business7.7%60.4%
Mid-Market46.2%21.8%
Enterprise46.2%17.8%
Total page views103224
Total LLM citations42444

Powertech Antivirus for IBM Systems

Powertech Antivirus (formerly Stand Guard Anti-Virus) is the only commercially available server-level antivirus solution native to IBM i, Linux, and AIX, enabling organizations to meet compliance requirements and protect infrastructure from viruses. Powertech Antivirus keeps up-to-date by automatically downloading the latest virus definitions and enhancements to protect from the latest threats. A Key Part of Fortra (the new face of HelpSystems) Powertech is proud to be part of Fortra’s comprehensive cybersecurity portfolio.

Pros

    Avast Small Business Cybersecurity

    Avast delivers all-in-one cybersecurity solutions, protecting over 400 million users. Our Endpoint Protection solutions like Next-gen Antivirus and automated Patch Management work together to protect your devices, data, and applications - saving both time and money.

    Pros

    • Malware Protection
    • Easy Management
    • Regular Updates
    • Dashboard Usability
    • Protection
    • Software Updates