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BMC TrueSight Server Automation vs Fortinet FortiGate Cloud 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:
 

ROI

Sentiment score
5.3
Microsoft Intune enhances productivity, security, and ROI by automating device management, reducing operational costs, and improving efficiency.
Sentiment score
1.0
BMC TrueSight Server Automation offers great ROI but requires timely enhancements and patching can affect efficiency detrimentally.
Sentiment score
4.0
Fortinet FortiGate Cloud boosts efficiency, reduces costs by 40%, and offers significant savings over alternatives like Palo Alto or Cisco.
Everything we've gained from it makes my job easier day after day, and I see value in it as an engineer.
IT Systems Engineer at Syracuse University
Microsoft Intune not only saves costs by reducing the number of personnel needed but also offers a comprehensive solution for managing laptops, applications, security, individual access, and enrollment.
Subject Matter Expert at Engage IT Services Pvt Ltd
Importantly, when someone leaves the company, it helps protect document access on their devices.
Channels & Alliances Head at Link Development
Fortinet FortiGate Cloud has improved our clients' cost savings and efficiency.
Broadband Tech Expert at New Sky Internet Limited
The cloud aspect provides flexibility in disaster recovery and cost management.
Vice President of Infrustructure at Core Technologies Limited
In terms of cost savings or efficiency in our company's IT network management, I would say that the tool is very efficient because we have no problems with it at all.
Chief Executive Officer at EE Solutions GmbH
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
5.6
Microsoft Intune's support experience varies, with faster, effective responses at premium tiers, but mixed outcomes generally.
Sentiment score
9.0
BMC TrueSight Server Automation support is praised for quick responses, expert help, and effective multi-level problem-solving channels.
Sentiment score
7.2
Fortinet FortiGate Cloud support is praised for knowledge and reliability, though response times vary; premium support enhances satisfaction.
When a support ticket is submitted, it directly reaches someone with Intune support expertise.
Collaborations engineer at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees
When I contacted Microsoft, they had the same expertise, if not more, which is phenomenal because I felt heard and my problem was solved.
IT Systems Engineer at Syracuse University
Sometimes, the support provided is excellent, and the representative is knowledgeable, while other times, the service needs improvement.
Engineer at a healthcare company with 5,001-10,000 employees
I have received good support from FortiGate, and I would rate it a ten out of ten.
Group IT Manager at Araliya Group of Companies
Technically, the support team is good, and they have very good relations with users and even partners.
Tecnical manager at Watronix Information Technology Ltd
The team is responsive, and most cases are handled promptly.
Vice President of Infrustructure at Core Technologies Limited
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
6.8
Microsoft Intune offers scalable, flexible device management for organizations of all sizes with strong integration and central management capabilities.
Sentiment score
7.1
BMC TrueSight Server Automation is scalable, efficient for large enterprises, but challenging for smaller setups without robust systems.
Sentiment score
7.8
Fortinet FortiGate Cloud is praised for scalability and flexibility, despite potential hardware limitations requiring careful sizing.
The scalability of Microsoft Intune is ten out of ten.
Solutions Architect at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
Ideally, we want to automatically segregate devices based on user properties like primary use, but currently, dynamic groups seem limited to device properties.
Engineer, Systems Admin . at a financial services firm with 5,001-10,000 employees
It supports organizations with 200 endpoints and those with more than 15,000 endpoints.
Director at Provisioned
It's very easy to add new devices and push the configuration templates.
Consultant at SKYE AS
Fortinet FortiGate Cloud is scalable and can offer log retention for up to one year.
Head of Presales at AcSys Networks Private Limited
On the spin, when you need to scale it up, you can just put in a request with the provider regarding the kind of resources you want to expand.
Tecnical manager at Watronix Information Technology Ltd
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
6.8
Microsoft Intune is reliable and stable, with minimal performance issues and praised for its secure, cloud-based infrastructure.
Sentiment score
6.6
BMC TrueSight Server Automation offers reliable stability with minor issues, mainly affecting Windows agents and performance during large updates.
Sentiment score
7.8
Fortinet FortiGate Cloud is highly stable and dependable, with minimal issues and high user satisfaction ratings.
We have not experienced downtime, bugs, or glitches.
Head of IT at TWM SOLICITORS LLP
It appears Microsoft Intune undergoes changes without informing customers.
Support Engineer at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
Microsoft Intune has been very stable.
Collaborations engineer at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees
But in three or four years, I only had problems logging in three times.
Engineering manager at Solcomp Technologies
It is a very stable solution.
Chief Executive Officer at EE Solutions GmbH
Vulnerabilities often stem from improper setup rather than the product itself.
Solution architect at NETS International
 

Room For Improvement

Microsoft Intune needs improved reporting, compatibility, configuration, automation, and security to enhance user experience and system integration.
BMC TrueSight Server Automation needs interface enhancement, simplified setup, and better integration for improved performance, security, and user-friendliness.
Fortinet FortiGate Cloud needs better integration, security, interface, support, scalability, and cost reduction, plus SD-WAN features.
Features like unlocking devices sometimes fail, and the support offered for other operating systems is insufficient.
Strategy & Portfolio Advisor at a insurance company with 1,001-5,000 employees
There are communication issues, so you might start working with a feature without knowing if it will be deprecated six months from now.
Collaborations engineer at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees
Many third-party companies offer single-pane-of-glass reporting that shows you what your update environment looks like, how your patch is doing, application status, etc., but Intune's reporting is not intuitive.
Engineer at a healthcare company with 5,001-10,000 employees
There's a need to improve or invest more in an application that can follow users wherever they go.
IT Manager at Plasser do Brasil
Improving the platform's intuitiveness and consolidating functionalities, such as reporting and firewall features, could enhance user experience and reduce the need for multiple product purchases.
General Manager - Head of IT and Security at Centratama Group
Enhancing threat intelligence capabilities could further elevate its effectiveness.
Senior IT Consultant at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
 

Setup Cost

Microsoft Intune offers flexible enterprise pricing, with cost-effective bundling in Microsoft 365, but standalone costs can be high.
BMC TrueSight Server Automation is costly but valued for support and versatility; costs vary with server quantity and discounts.
Fortinet FortiGate Cloud pricing varies, with mixed perceptions of cost-effectiveness, especially where security value outweighs expense concerns.
Introductory professional services, like a fast-track service, were included with our E5 membership, and there have been no additional costs.
Senior Systems Architect IV at a aerospace/defense firm with 10,001+ employees
The Intune suite and add-ons, such as batch management and remote help, are costly.
Technical Sales Professional (Microsoft Modern Workplace) at Alnafitha IT
It costs approximately forty euros per user per month.
Cyber Security Officer at Gudu
Therefore, the cost-benefit is quite significant.
IT Manager at Plasser do Brasil
You shouldn't prioritize cheapness over security or other poor technology.
Engineering manager at Solcomp Technologies
Pricing depends on the firewall model.
Head of Presales at AcSys Networks Private Limited
 

Valuable Features

Microsoft Intune offers seamless Azure integration, zero-touch deployment, robust security, and remote management to enhance productivity and reduce IT overhead.
BMC TrueSight Server Automation offers versatile deployment, OS flexibility, integrated compliance tools, and efficient multi-server management and scheduling capabilities.
Fortinet FortiGate Cloud provides robust security, centralized management, and scalability, excelling in SD-WAN, VPN, and integration features.
Intune excels in configuration and compliance management for Windows 10, ensuring devices receive timely updates and adhere to organizational standards.
Microsoft Practice Lead at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Dynamic groups allow us to set conditions for automatic membership, eliminating the need for user intervention or manual review and ensuring a seamless workflow.
Engineer, Systems Admin . at a financial services firm with 5,001-10,000 employees
Windows Autopatch is the most valuable because it removes the burden of patch management.
Director at Provisioned
The overall role of BMC TrueSight Server Automation in managing configuration drift brings return on investment through its automation, which helps save me the time and effort of my operations team.
System Manager at State Bank of India
The solution's most valuable feature is log reporting.
Head of Presales at AcSys Networks Private Limited
The solution's most valuable feature is its ease of use.
Chief Executive Officer at EE Solutions GmbH
The most valuable feature is its user-friendly interface - even those unfamiliar with firewalls can easily manage it.
Solution architect at NETS International
 

Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Intune
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Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
318
Ranking in other categories
Configuration Management (2nd), Remote Access (2nd), Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) (1st), Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) (1st), Microsoft Security Suite (1st)
BMC TrueSight Server Automa...
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.4
Number of Reviews
20
Ranking in other categories
Configuration Management (14th)
Fortinet FortiGate Cloud
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
80
Ranking in other categories
Firewall Security Management (5th)
 

Mindshare comparison

Configuration Management Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
BMC TrueSight Server Automation3.2%
Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform12.2%
Microsoft Configuration Manager9.5%
Other75.1%
Configuration Management
Firewall Security Management Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Fortinet FortiGate Cloud4.4%
AlgoSec20.7%
Tufin Orchestration Suite20.2%
Other54.7%
Firewall Security Management
 

Featured Reviews

AkashKamble - PeerSpot reviewer
Sr MacOS specialist engineer at Cyber24
Enables management of multiple operating systems with a single license
The best feature is that it's a Microsoft product, so if anything goes wrong, we get quick support for anything required. Remote system functionality allows us to sit anywhere and take control of any device via remote management. We can enhance security for clients' laptops with built-in Microsoft Defender, which is available with the Microsoft Intune license. We use it for reporting purposes through endpoint analytics. When pushing scripting, there are two types available: remediation script and reservation script. Through endpoint analytics, you can push defender policies to clients. It helps with reporting, inventory updates, and monitoring tenant status health.
MN
System Manager at State Bank of India
Achieve cost-effective and efficient operations with automated compliance and patch management
Regarding the patch management feature, I find it perfect in BMC TrueSight Server Automation; however, the only problem is with application software, as operating system patch management is perfect. What I am trying to have is application software running on the server segment. Sometimes they use browsers, PDF readers, and Java, so patching these application or utility software is a challenge due to the large number and the different versions. I have some concerns regarding BMC TrueSight Server Automation that could be improved, particularly in the reporting part. The pending patches report generated after the analysis only reflects the job executed, but in a distributed environment where multiple teams manage servers, central governance requires server status updates driven by servers rather than jobs.
FS
Security Engineer at Exclusive Networks
Cloud logs have supported long-term auditing but security vulnerabilities still raise concerns
It depends on the user. When he needs maybe data retention for one year, for three months or more, I recommend Fortinet FortiGate Cloud. If he doesn't want to set the log on FortiAnalyzer, I will recommend him with Fortinet FortiGate Cloud. It depends. As I mentioned before, if they don't have a syslog server or any other SIEM, I will recommend it. If they need an audit for one year of data retention, I will recommend it because it's worth the money for one year of log retention. It's straightforward. If I enable Fortinet FortiGate Cloud feature on the FortiGate on-premise or VM, it will copy the configuration on the cloud. Depending on my license, I can configure it or have it as read-only with a limited license. That's one of the main purposes of Fortinet FortiGate Cloud for me. The report doesn't have many templates, but the log retention is so good with one-year retention. If you compare it with the FortiAnalyzer or maybe with any other product such as a FortiSIEM template, with the limited license, you only get the 360 template, it's called. I think the security function, I mainly use it for configuration purposes and log retention purposes. The security is the same as the VM or the hardware, I think. The sandbox. I think it has it, but not a lot if you only have the default capability with only 10 files per minute. I think the user needs to be selective with the files that they want to send to the sandbox on the cloud.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Government
8%
Financial Services Firm
26%
Energy/Utilities Company
6%
Marketing Services Firm
6%
Wholesaler/Distributor
5%
Computer Software Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Financial Services Firm
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business122
Midsize Enterprise48
Large Enterprise160
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business2
Midsize Enterprise5
Large Enterprise15
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business50
Midsize Enterprise10
Large Enterprise22
 

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What do you like most about Fortinet FortiGate Cloud?
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Fortinet FortiGate Cloud?
I am very satisfied with the price and licensing cost of Fortinet FortiGate Cloud, rating it an eight out of ten.
What needs improvement with Fortinet FortiGate Cloud?
It needs to improve the vulnerability that I found recently regarding the single sign-on from Fortinet FortiGate Clou...
 

Also Known As

Intune, MS Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Manager
TrueSight Server Automation, BladeLogic Server Automation, BladeLogic Automation Suite
FortiCloud, FortiGate Cloud
 

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Sample Customers

Mitchells and Buzzers, Callaway
State of Michigan, Fujitsu FSAS, Transamerica Life Insurance Company, SAP
Black Gold Regional Schools, Amadeus Hospitality, Jefferson County, Chunghwa Telecom, City of Boroondara, Dimension Data
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