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Arista Edge Threat Management NG Firewall vs Sharepoint 2016 Standard comparison

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Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Fortinet FortiGate
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Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
588
Ranking in other categories
Secure Web Gateways (SWG) (2nd), Firewalls (1st), Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) (1st), Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions (1st), WAN Edge (1st), ZTNA (1st), Unified Threat Management (UTM) (1st)
Arista Edge Threat Manageme...
Average Rating
7.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
Firewalls (40th)
Sharepoint 2016 Standard
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
10
Ranking in other categories
Enterprise Content Management (16th)
 

Mindshare comparison

Firewalls Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Arista Edge Threat Management NG Firewall0.2%
Fortinet FortiGate18.3%
OPNsense10.3%
Other71.2%
Firewalls
Enterprise Content Management Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Sharepoint 2016 Standard0.3%
SharePoint11.6%
OpenText Content Management8.0%
Other80.1%
Enterprise Content Management
 

Featured Reviews

Vasu Gala - PeerSpot reviewer
Manager, Information Technology Operation/Presales at TechMonarch
A stable solution with an intuitive interface and quick customer service
I have been working with Fortinet FortiGate, WatchGuard, Sophos, and SonicWall. I'm not as comfortable with SonicWall because of their UI and limitations. I prefer Fortinet above all other options. When it comes to configuration, I am confident in my ability to handle various tasks, including creating policies such as firewall rules, web policies, and application policies. Additionally, I can configure VPNs and implement load balancing, among other tasks. Overall, I feel much more comfortable working with Fortinet. Fortinet has made significant improvements by integrating AI with firewalls for threat analysis and prevention. In the past 2-3 years, they have launched FortiSASE and SIEM, and they also provide SOC services. Both Palo Alto and Fortinet FortiGate are excellent. While Fortinet FortiGate comes at higher prices, the functionality and support justify the cost. They promptly resolve firmware issues and inform all support providers about configuration changes.
reviewer2785293 - PeerSpot reviewer
systems engineer at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
Perimeter security has reduced botnet attacks and now needs better interface and logging
The best features Arista Edge Threat Management NG Firewall offers are its ability to push a lot of traffic along with bandwidth management and traffic policy. Bandwidth management and traffic policy help my organization by keeping our internet subscription low. Arista Edge Threat Management NG Firewall has positively impacted my organization by reducing botnet attacks. Immediately after I installed the firewall, it stopped a few botnet attacks.
Trevors Misigo - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Team Lead at Infosys
Cloud file sharing has transformed secure collaboration and protected our data after cyber attacks
The best features Sharepoint 2016 Standard offers, in my opinion, are that it organizes our documents and other materials into folder libraries within a custom website and provides sharing tools and rules specific to that site. It integrates well with other Microsoft products through Office 365. Adding and removing users is easy for administrators. Its simple document structure makes it clear where to best store documents. Out of those features, I find myself appreciating the integration with Office 365 the most, which makes it easier to share files and collaboration. I would also like to highlight that features such as version control to view any changes made and access control over any file or folder stand out to me. Additionally, the intuitive mobile application for easy access on the go enhances our experience. Sharepoint 2016 Standard has positively impacted my organization because since we had a cyber attack in 2017 and implemented this tool, it has been a secure and easy way to store files and access files for the people who are given permission. It can be accessed from anywhere as long as you have an internet connection. Collaboration has been made easier between departments and also with remote employees and clients.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The initial setup was very easy and straightforward."
"Fortinet scores very high against security threats when you compare it with Check Point and Palo Alto."
"It performs very well."
"The GUI configuration is its most valuable feature"
"The most valuable feature of this solution is the analytics."
"Customers want to load balance more than eight lines or six internet lines. FortiGate is the only solution that can accomplish this."
"I previously used Meraki but I prefer Fortinet for its value and software capabilities, and it's better than any of the other products in this field."
"FortiOS is quite good in my experience with Fortinet FortiGate, and it works very effectively and is stable for companies. The customers have given feedback that FortiOS has been very stable for a long time."
"Phish Blocker is a valuable feature."
"The product's initial setup phase is easy."
"Arista Edge Threat Management NG Firewall has positively impacted my organization by reducing botnet attacks."
"My advice to others looking into using Sharepoint 2016 Standard is that being able to store files on Sharepoint 2016 Standard has changed the way we manage this data and has reduced errors that end up costing our company."
"Sharepoint 2016 Standard has positively impacted my organization by providing a very good data repository and organization of various amounts of information that is stored in these Sharepoint sites."
"With Sharepoint 2016 Standard, you do not have to be a specialist; you just need some training, and after this, you are able to design solutions to make your daily job easier."
"Sharepoint 2016 Standard serves the purpose of storing and retrieving documents, including product-related documents, project-related documents, and any BI-specific documents."
"After implementing solutions with Sharepoint 2016 Standard, clients tell me it's perfect and appreciate what we've done together."
"Sharepoint 2016 Standard has positively impacted my organization because it has been a great tool, delivering measurable return on investment through improved compliance, reduced manual effort, and better collaboration."
"Sharepoint 2016 Standard has positively impacted my organization by decreasing PO errors by providing real-time live data and saved significant time on re-editing when changes could not be merged due to reduced cross-editability."
"My affinity for Sharepoint 2016 Standard stems from its flexibility and adaptability, which I consistently experience as a significant reason for its success in my projects."
 

Cons

"I think they need to improve more in order to be a competitor with the leaders of the field."
"Fortinet's support team consists of a huge networking team, because of which there is a delay in response at times."
"Need to Improvement in Reporting"
"They should add a feature for detailed reporting."
"Some of the features in the graphical user interface do not work, which requires that we use the command-line-interface."
"Sometimes I experience stability issues, but sometimes they are related to hardware not functioning properly or related to a software bug."
"The UI/UX experience can be a little better."
"The visibility of the network can be better. The GUI can be improved for better visibility of the network flow. Other solutions have better GUI in terms of network visibility."
"The product has a lot to improve in the area of policy implementation."
"The documentation is not clear."
"Arista Edge Threat Management NG Firewall can be improved, particularly the user interface, which is not very good, and also the logs, which are not very good."
"Sharepoint 2016 Standard can be improved by continuing to evolve with changing technology."
"Sharepoint 2016 Standard can be improved by continuing to evolve with changing technology."
"Sharepoint 2016 Standard can be improved, as it is difficult to create a private folder sometimes."
"I would assess the integration of Microsoft Office apps within Sharepoint 2016 Standard for document management as lacking."
"One area where Sharepoint 2016 Standard needs improvements is that it is not easy to identify archived documents."
"It is great software. It is expensive."
"Logging with two-factor authentication is frustrating as it is required every time, making it very annoying."
"Sharepoint 2016 Standard can be improved because the user interface slows down productivity for our staff at times; it is very slow."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Fortinet prices are around $600 for the small 40F model, and for licenses, the simplest option is about $300 for a year. They sell licenses that can last for 1, 2, 3, or 5 years."
"I do not have first-hand experience with the rice of Fortinet FortiGate, but I have heard the price was reasonable."
"The pricing of Fortinet FortiGate is average, not cheap or overly expensive compared to other firewall solutions in the market. It's effective and affordable for customers."
"The product is expensive. I rate its pricing a six out of ten."
"They are more expensive than others."
"The price of Fortinet FortiGate is better than Cisco, Check Point, and Palo Alto. In terms of pricing, it's probably a better-priced firewall solution overall."
"It is very cost-effective. You get features similar to other firewalls, such as Palo Alto, but at a lower price."
"For the price, I'd rate it a ten because it's very cost-effective."
"The tool is quite cheap."
"I consider it an averagely-priced tool."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
11%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Construction Company
36%
Healthcare Company
9%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Manufacturing Company
5%
Construction Company
39%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Healthcare Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
9%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Company SizeCount
Small Business364
Midsize Enterprise135
Large Enterprise191
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Company SizeCount
Small Business3
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise6
 

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Sharepoint 2016 Standard?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing for Sharepoint 2016 Standard has been that it offers very compe...
What needs improvement with Sharepoint 2016 Standard?
Sharepoint 2016 Standard can be improved by continuing to evolve with changing technology. Integration with third-par...
What is your primary use case for Sharepoint 2016 Standard?
My main use case for Sharepoint 2016 Standard is data collection of many policies and procedure documentation and rep...
 

Also Known As

Fortinet FortiGate Next-Generation Firewall
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Amazon Web Services, Microsoft, IBM, Cisco, Dell, HP, Oracle, Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, Vodafone, Orange, BT Group, Telstra, Deutsche Telekom, Comcast, Time Warner Cable, CenturyLink, NTT Communications, Tata Communications, SoftBank, China Mobile, Singtel, Telus, Rogers Communications, Bell Canada, Telkom Indonesia, Telkom South Africa, Telmex, Telia Company, Telkom Kenya
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