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Powertech Antivirus for IBM Systems vs. VIPRE Endpoint Security Cloud

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

MetricPowertech Antivirus for IBM Systems

by Fortra

VIPRE Endpoint Security Cloud

by VIPRE Security

Overall rating4.64.3
Review count1358
Ease of use9.18.6
Ease of setup8.88.4
Quality of support9.88.7
Meets requirements9.19.0
NPS76.92307757.142857
Small Business7.7%48.3%
Mid-Market46.2%43.1%
Enterprise46.2%8.6%
Total page views103235
Total LLM citations42213

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

    VIPRE Endpoint Security Cloud

    VIPRE Endpoint Security Cloud is a next-generation antivirus (NGAV) platform, a.k.a. Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP), that detects and blocks malicious activity on your Microsoft Windows and Apple MacOS desktops, laptops, and servers. Consistently ranked at the top of independent testing agencies' lists, VIPRE combines excellent detection with low false positives, minimal system impact, and an easy to use mobile-ready administrative console.

    Pros

    • Ease of Use
    • Reliability
    • Alert Notifications
    • Easy Setup
    • Antivirus Software
    • Product Quality