G DATA has one of the best consumer small business antivirus software packages available and this business suite is no exception. Combining easy to use features, a straightforward interface and effective protection, G DATA AntiVirus Business is a great solution for your office network, including servers, PCs and laptops.
G DATA incorporates efficient tools and many features. The dual scanning engines are certainly a plus and the software also features centralized management. G DATA AntiVirus Business employs heuristic detection technology. This technique takes a proactive approach to locating and stopping threats.
G DATA AntiVirus Business features the tools and advanced features necessary to protect your business network from viruses, spyware, dialers, Trojans, adware, riskware and rootkits. Furthermore, G DATA includes a special utility to block and uncloak rootkits. G DATA AntiVirus Business is equipped to detect and block viruses in POP3 and IMAP email clients.
G DATA AntiVirus scans and protects archived information. The software can scan all compressed files and other archived file formats. G DATA AntiVirus Business also facilitates reverting back to older signature statuses if the newer ones cause problems.
A simple to use program is important and advanced features are nice but when it gets right down to it, the level of protection from an antivirus software is what really counts. The importance of thorough protection and security is paramount when dealing on the business level. G DATA is highly effective at protecting important business resources.
G DATA AntiVirus for Business incorporates something called DoubleScan technology, which is two virus scanning engines. The protective shields used by G DATA have been tested by various security organizations (ICSA, VB 100%, W.C., AV Test, AV Comparatives).
Program updates and actual virus definition updates are crucial when it comes to business security software. G DATA AntiVirus Business performs malware signature updates every hour automatically. Actual software updates are free and automatic as well.
One of the key features of business AntiVirus software is getting the current definition updates to each and every computer on the network. G DATA AntiVirus Business does a great job of effectively distributing updates in a timely manner.
On the client end, even though the managing software runs cloaked and in the background, users can access the software and perform manual scans, and manually update if needed. The software remains functional when the PC is offline.
Installing the G DATA AntiVirus Business software isn’t difficult. Because the software is installed on the network and on each client computer, the process is a bit involved and takes some time.
One nice additional feature for installation is the included boot CD. You can run the boot disc before installing G DATA AntiVirus Business and ensure that you’re loading the software on a completely malware-free system. The boot CD preempts the Windows operating system and lets you safely and completely remove stealth viruses. G DATA software includes the ability to create a boot CD yourself with the most current virus signatures.
G DATA AntiVirus Business is a robust program, but is simple to use. IT employees and administrators should have no problem running the program. The entire system is all remotely managed on the network (LAN/WAN) over TCP/IP. The management center is centrally located, but can be accessed (by administrators) remotely. The G DATA software can be installed on each network computer remotely and the software distributes updates to each PC automatically. Even quarantined files can be centrally managed. We loaded the client interface on a test computer and the program ran completely in the background.
The in-program help for G DATA AntiVirus Business is thorough and useful. The software includes a comprehensive manual (in PDF) that covers every aspect of the program. Premium support is available for emergency situations and G DATA is available to help your business with individual security issues. G DATA offers customer support via email or phone.
G DATA AntiVirus for Business is complete and offers thorough protection for small business networks. G DATA AntiVirus Business can help keep your important business resources safe from all sorts of viruses, malware, dialers and rootkits. With a solid feature set and effective tools, G DATA AntiVirus for Business is a good option.
Pros
The product employs two virus-scanning engines.
Cons
This particular product does not include a firewall, in case that it is a feature you expect.
G DATA AntiVirus Business is an effective and competitive product that does what it claims to do.
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