Fortinet FortiGate Cloud vs HPE Intelligent Management Center comparison

The compared Fortinet and Hewlett Packard Enterprise solutions aren't in the same category. Fortinet is ranked #5 in Firewall Security Management , with an average rating of 8.4, and holds a 4.9% mindshare in the category. Hewlett Packard Enterprise is ranked #8 in NMA , with an average rating of 8.5, and holds a 6.3% mindshare. Additionally, 95% of Fortinet users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 85% of Hewlett Packard Enterprise users who would recommend it.

Fortinet FortiGate Cloud

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Categories and Ranking

Fortinet FortiGate Cloud

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Firewall Security Management (5th)

HPE Intelligent Management ...

Average Rating

7.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Network Management Applications (8th)

Mindshare comparison

Fortinet FortiGate Cloud and HPE Intelligent Management Center aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. Fortinet FortiGate Cloud is designed for Firewall Security Management and holds a mindshare of 4.9%, down 5.4% compared to last year.
HPE Intelligent Management Center, on the other hand, focuses on Network Management Applications, holds 6.3% mindshare, down 6.7% since last year.

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Featured Reviews

Martin Ellmann

Chief Executive Officer at EE Solutions GmbH

Offers users with a clear-to-understand functionalities

Integrating the tool with other solutions is very easy, so there is no problem with the product. I suggest other people take the best from the product since it is a really good solution. I would not change to a different product extension from Fortinet FortiGate Cloud as it makes you feel safe. If a customer wants to save his or her company, then it is better to get Fortinet FortiGate Cloud because it is one of the best solutions with which you can manage everything, like access points, switches, VLANs, and splitting of NAT, from one place. You can do it all from one point. With FortiGate, you can manage the VLANs, and you have them in every place, every switch, and every port. You can select the VLAN and the tool works. If Fortinet can become better, then it is even better. I rate the tool a ten out of ten.

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Muhammad_Faisal

Manager ITSM at Lucky Cement Limited

Achieve seamless network and link monitoring with comprehensive device management

The most valuable function is that the IMC takes an entire backup of my network devices, and I can also redeploy them. The really beneficial feature is the link monitoring. I had checked Check Point's product, however, my requirements are better fulfilled by IMC. The main feature is that IMC automatically configures the device for my use. I have over 200 features in my network, and IMC manages the complete environment. Automation is good, but I mainly use it for monitoring. I am too satisfied with this product.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It's user-friendly."

"The platform is scalable."

"I find it particularly helpful for certificate inspection and setting up anti-DDoS, intrusion prevention, antivirus, and file inspection policies."

"Everything is valuable, especially the SD-WAN tunneling, filtering of email, application, and browsing. Everything has value."

"One firewall box can contain various top-of-the-line services that are packaged together for easy administration."

"It's user-friendly."

"The most effective features for managing cyber threats are IPS and application control."

"This product is easy to manage and easy to use."

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"It's a very complete product with a lot of functionality."

"One of the notable advantages is its ability to provide quick responses, especially in critical situations."

"The most valuable feature is the interface and its ease of use."

"The most valuable function is that the IMC takes an entire backup of my network devices, and I can also redeploy them."

"The most useful feature is infrastructure monitoring including switches and servers."

Cons

"The capacity to execute the solution needs to be improved. I would like to see management and analytics included in the solution."

"There is room for improvement in the VPN connection."

"There are some areas that need improvement regarding customer support."

"Lacks some security against external attacks."

"The robustness of the software could be improved."

"All Fortinet products have many security flaws, and new versions often have large security holes."

"The technical support team does not have enough technicians."

"Having a built-in SOC solution like an XDR platform within the solution would be convenient for customers."

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"I would like to see additional modules included."

"I face the issue with the integration with links on Fortinet Firewall."

"HPE Intelligent Management Center is a bit slow."

"One notable deficiency is the lack of online support for the product."

"The integration with other network devices needs improvement."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price fits the needs of our clients and it is adjustable by Defender."

"The costs are reasonable."

"The license for Fortinet FortiGate Cloud is annual."

"I rate the solution's pricing a nine out of ten."

"The price was more affordable compared to other models and brands we considered."

"Unlike other firewalls, the cost of Fortinet FortiGate is low, and the functionality is nearly identical, which is why we chose it."

"Fortinet FortiGate Cloud is a cost-effective solution. I rate its pricing a six out of ten. Pricing depends on the firewall model. If the firewall model's pricing is high, the solution's pricing also increases."

"The pricing is competitive."

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"There are licensing costs and they are quite expensive."

"The price of this solution is not at all cheap, but it's reasonable compared to SolarWinds."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

18%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Comms Service Provider

Financial Services Firm

Computer Software Company

17%

Government

15%

Educational Organization

Comms Service Provider

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Fortinet FortiGate Cloud?

Fortinet FortiGate Cloud has valuable firewall, SSL VPN, and web filtering features.

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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.

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What needs improvement with Fortinet FortiGate Cloud?

Some reports generated from Fortinet FortiGate Cloud are very organizational. It would be beneficial to allow the customers customization of reports. This customization would enable organizations t...

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What do you like most about HPE Intelligent Management Center?

One of the notable advantages is its ability to provide quick responses, especially in critical situations.

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What needs improvement with HPE Intelligent Management Center?

I face the issue with the integration with links on Fortinet Firewall. This will be sorted out with the help of IMC, and now I have a modem dialing as per my needs.

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What is your primary use case for HPE Intelligent Management Center?

I am using this solution for network monitoring, links monitoring, and complete monitoring of my infrastructure. I also deploy FortiVAF, FortiAnalyzer, and FortiManager as part of a complete securi...

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Also Known As

FortiCloud, FortiGate Cloud

HPE IMC

Overview

FortiCloud can help with your wireless and security challenges in a number of ways. Our solution addresses common IT difficulties including time-consuming provisioning, high investment costs, complex management, vulnerability to advanced threats, and the need to easily scale with growth.

Fortinet

HPE Intelligent Management Center (IMC) is a comprehensive management platform that was built from the ground up to support the Fault, Configuration, Accounting, Performance, Security (FCAPS) model. It provides features and functions that are designed for comprehensive management of the network infrastructure. IMC was designed to provide the following functions:

Supports the ITIL operational center of excellence IT practices model.
Uses a single-pane management paradigm to enable end-to-end business management of IT services

Provides scalability by supporting distributed and hierarchical system architectures, through additional operating system and database support.

Uses an SOA model to provide full resource, service, and user management.
Enables integration of traditionally separate management tools using a modular design.
Enables enterprises to expand their infrastructure management in scale and to seamlessly accommodate new technologies at the same time.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Sample Customers

Black Gold Regional Schools, Amadeus Hospitality, Jefferson County, Chunghwa Telecom, City of Boroondara, Dimension Data

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