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Computer Security | Top Companies: This Week's Reviews |
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Computer security software and tools |
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| Company Overview:
Netcom3 is located in California and was founded in
1998. The company has over 150 employees, more than 30%
of which have graduate degrees or higher. The company is
a global leader in computer security software, and has
more than 8 million users worldwide. |
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| Our Review:
Netcom3 provides great computer security software. The
fact that their employees are well versed in the
subjects and carry degrees makes you certain that you
can trust the company you work with. Their website is
easy to use, and the customer support is top rate, which
is what you would expect. |
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| User Review:
There are so many companies out there offering computer
security that it took me awhile to figure out which was
best for my needs. However, of all the companies that I
considered, Netcom3 seemed to have the best choices and
the best service. I like that they have so many
professional employees who know what they’re doing, and
their products are amazing. |
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| Services Offered:
Computer security software |
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| Company Overview:
Acronis was established in 2002. They have thousands of
customers who rely on their computer security and data
recovery services. The company works with many Fortune
500 clients, and offer server software, data protection,
computer security, and data recovery tools. They have
won various awards for their products and service. |
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| Our Review:
Acronis is a great computer security software provider.
They work mostly with business clients, but can also
help individual customers as well. Their products are
well made, and they offer such a variety that you’re
sure to find what you need. The website is simple in its
design, and the customer service is really great. |
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| User Review: A
friend recommended Acronis to me for my computer
security software needs. At first, I was skeptical to
buy from a company that I’d never heard of, but once I
checked out their website, I knew they had what I
needed. I’ve tried the common products that everyone
else uses, and always found them to have problems, so I
wanted something new and different, and Acronis was a
great choice. |
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| Services Offered:
Computer security software and tools |
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| Company Overview:
Symantec was established in 1982. They are a leader in
the computer security industry, both for personal and
business use. They merged with C & E Software in 1984,
which kept the company from failing. By 1988, the
company offered more than 20 products and their revenue
hit $30 million for that year. In the 90’s, Symantec
acquired 20 more companies. They now generate more than
$5 billion in sales annually. |
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| Our Review:
Symantec is an industry leader in the computer security
world. Their products, including the Norton suite of
products, are well known to many. They have great
service coupled with top-rate products, and their
reputation precedes them in most cases. The website is
very professional, as you would expect, and their
products are well worth the investment. |
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| User Review:
I’ve always used the Norton Internet Security program
offered by Symantec, because it came with my first
computer about ten years ago. I love the program, and
the customer support is great, too. It might be a little
more expensive than some programs, but I think it’s well
worth it for the great products that you get. |
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| Services Offered:
Computer security software |
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| Company Overview:
Computer Associates, more commonly known as CA, was
established in 1976 and now has more than 150 offices in
45 countries. They have over 5,300 developers around the
world that work to create cutting-edge software. CA
works with over 99% of Fortune 1000 companies,
government groups, schools and colleges, and many other
companies and individual customers. |
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| Our Review:
CA does not have a simple website. We had a hard time
finding information and following links that didn’t take
us where they should have. However, when we investigated
the customer use, it turned out to be quite simple. As
long as you’re not looking for company information,
getting around this site is easy. Their products are
some of the best available, though, which might make it
worth the effort in many cases. |
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| User Review:
Computer Associates wasn’t a company I was familiar with
until I got internet through my cable company. I got the
software free by having internet with the company, and I
loved it. Once I moved and switched internet providers,
I actually went and bought the software because I loved
it so much. |
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Computer Security 101: |
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With so many
different computer security products out there, it might
be hard to choose which one will work best for you. The
first thing that you need to know is although the free
download products might be cost-effective, they don’t
always have all of the features that you need, so you
should definitely skip them. Plus, some install so much
extra junk onto your hard drive as a way to stay “free”,
that it’s not even worth the hassle of the toolbars,
advertisements, and other stuff that gets installed. By
taking the time to check out the different products that
you can buy, you’ll get a better sense of what you need,
as well as what you have to choose from. All computer
security products are not created equally. While they
may seem the same, many have different features or
benefits than others, and each company will have
different customer service and support. You need to
consider why you are buying computer security software
to figure out what you need. For example, if you need
internet security, you wouldn’t buy a program that only
protects your hard drive, and vice versa. You should
look first for a product that has everything that you
need, and then focus on getting that product from a
company that you feel safe working with. Some people
have a preference over companies, while others just want
a good product. The choice is yours to be made in the
end. The only choice that you don’t have is NOT having a
good computer security program. The internet is so full
of viruses and hackers looking to take over your
computer that using the internet without having a
security program is like having a house without locks on
your doors. You should take the time to learn about
computer security and make sure you and your family are
protected from the harmful aspects of internet use at
all times.
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