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Cisco ASx500 [EOL] vs Microsoft Forefront [EOL] comparison

Cisco and Microsoft are both solutions in the Universal Access Gateways category. Additionally, 100% of Cisco users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 85% of Microsoft users who would recommend it.
Cisco ASx500 [EOL]
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    Categories and Ranking

    Cisco ASx500 [EOL]
    Average Rating
    8.0
    Number of Reviews
    2
    Ranking in other categories
    No ranking in other categories
    Microsoft Forefront [EOL]
    Average Rating
    8.4
    Number of Reviews
    8
    Ranking in other categories
    No ranking in other categories
     

    Featured Reviews

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    YuQing Ding
    Principle Network and Database Engr at Parsons Corporation
    Secure, scalable, and straightforward installation
    The technical support from Cisco is not very good. In a recent experience, they asked us for 20 minutes about our project and then redirected around to other people. I need to report to this agent, I need to register to this database, there is too much involved in getting a solution. This has always been the case, they are asking us too many questions, and then when it comes down to a solution, it is at a bare minimum. This is something they can improve on, but they do not seem eager to improve. However, we do have an assigned project representative that is helpful.
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    it_user772620 - PeerSpot reviewer
    it_user772620
    Systems Consultant at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees
    There is simplicity in the management of the product compared to its competitors
    Web proxy services along with the integrated firewall VPN Intrusion prevention Malware inspection URL filtering The simplicity of managing the product compared to its competitors, like BIG-IP F5 and Citrix NetScaler The ease of deploying mobile functionality through the web proxy has…
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    Small Business2
    Midsize Enterprise4
    Large Enterprise2
     

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    Also Known As

    ASx500
    MS Forefront [EOL]
     

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    Our agile methodology and our integration expertise brings you the best catalyst to craft solutions of exceptional quality and distinctive success.
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    Sample Customers

    Aegean Motorway, Anilana Hotels and Resorts, BC Hydro, Beachbody, City of Biel, Department of Education Western Australia, Dundee Precious Metals, Fontys University, John Eagle Auto Group, Katy Independent School District, National Airport of Romania, North West Redwater, The Department of Education in Western Australia
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