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Chief Executive Officer at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Stable, straightforward installation, and scalable
Pros and Cons
- "I have found McAfee MOVE AntiVirus more secure than other antivirus solutions."
- "I have found McAfee MOVE AntiVirus more secure than other antivirus solutions."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
I have found McAfee MOVE AntiVirus more secure than other antivirus solutions.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using McAfee MOVE AntiVirus for three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable.
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What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
McAfee MOVE AntiVirus has been scalable.
We have approximately 800 users using this solution in my organization.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We have used AVG previously. McAfee is a more stable product and this is why we switched.
How was the initial setup?
The installation does not require much time to complete.
What about the implementation team?
I did the implementation of the solution.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The solution could reduce the price of the solution. We are on an annual license.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution to others.
I rate McAfee MOVE AntiVirus a nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Practice Head - Chemicals & Operations Excellence at Tata Strategic Management Group
Stable, operates in background, and scalable
Pros and Cons
- "The solution works in the background."
- "I would recommend this solution to others."
- "The solution could improve security."
- "The solution could improve security."
What is our primary use case?
I am using this solution for the protection of my personal information and web browsing.
What is most valuable?
The solution works in the background.
What needs improvement?
The solution could improve security.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using McAfee MOVE AntiVirus for a few months.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is scalable.
We have approximately 100 users using this solution in my organization.
How was the initial setup?
The solution was preinstalled on my laptop from my organization.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution to others.
I rate McAfee MOVE AntiVirus a nine out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Manager- Projects at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees
Straightforward installation, easy to use, and scalable
Pros and Cons
- "McAfee MOVE AntiVirus is easy to use."
- "McAfee MOVE AntiVirus is easy to deploy and is straightforward."
- "The security of the solution could improve."
- "The security of the solution could improve."
What is our primary use case?
We mainly use McAfee MOVE AntiVirus for server protection.
What is most valuable?
McAfee MOVE AntiVirus is easy to use.
What needs improvement?
The security of the solution could improve.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using McAfee MOVE AntiVirus for approximately seven years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
McAfee MOVE AntiVirus is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I have found McAfee MOVE AntiVirus to be scalable.
We have approximately 10,000 people in my organization.
How was the initial setup?
McAfee MOVE AntiVirus is easy to deploy and is straightforward.
What about the implementation team?
In our organization, McAfee MOVE AntiVirus is deployed by the infrastructure team, it is easy to employ.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
There is a license required to use this solution and my organization has purchased the license.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution to others.
I rate McAfee MOVE AntiVirus an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Co-Founder and Director of Services at Continuous Software at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
No performance issues but haven't really noticed a difference in security
Pros and Cons
- "In the time that I've been using it, it hasn't crashed. It's rock-solid. So, I haven't noticed any performance issues, like using too much CPU or memory."
- "In the time that I've been using it, it hasn't crashed; it's rock-solid, and I haven't noticed any performance issues, like using too much CPU or memory."
- "We started using MOVE Antivirus because our security staff required it. And I personally haven't seen the difference because I haven't had any issues so far that McAfee addresses."
- "We started using MOVE Antivirus because our security staff required it. And I personally haven't seen the difference because I haven't had any issues so far that McAfee addresses."
What is our primary use case?
We started using MOVE Antivirus because our security staff required it. And I personally haven't seen the difference because I haven't had any issues so far that McAfee addresses. MOVE Antivirus is to reduce and avoid risks.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using MOVE AntiVirus for around a month.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
In the time that I've been using it, it hasn't crashed. It's rock-solid. So, I haven't noticed any performance issues, like using too much CPU or memory.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It has been expanded to our entire organization. So, it's more than 100 people.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I didn't use any antivirus because my operating system was secure already. I haven't faced any issues so far, so I didn't use it before.
How was the initial setup?
Setting up MOVE Antivirus is straightforward. It only takes a couple of minutes. We have a couple of technical specialists who handle all of this.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I'm not sure about the pricing because it's something that our security staff installed. It should be licensed like any commercial solution purchased by a company.
What other advice do I have?
I rate MOVE Antivirus seven out of 10. I haven't had any issues, so I can recommend this.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Infrastructure Analyst at a energy/utilities company with 1,001-5,000 employees
An agent-less solution that offers good performance and good malware detection
Pros and Cons
- "It's minimal and not too heavy on the system."
- "We are happy with the level of support."
- "It would be ideal if the initial setup was a bit easier."
- "It would be ideal if the initial setup was a bit easier."
What is our primary use case?
We primarily use the solution for malware protection and security purposes.
What is most valuable?
The reason why went for MOVE is due to the fact that it's agent-less. This is one of the most valuable aspects of the product overall.
The solution's performance is very good.
It's minimal and not too heavy on the system.
The malware detection is very good.
We have found the solution to stable.
The product is scalable.
The solution is highly compatible with other products.
What needs improvement?
As of now, we haven't identified any room for improvement as it's addressing our requirements for malware detection and for performance also.
It would be ideal if the initial setup was a bit easier.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have used the solution for three or four years at this point.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable so far. I haven't had any issues just yet. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. It's reliable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I have found the solution to be scalable.
About 500 people are using the solution in our organization. It's deployed onto all of our virtual desktops.
We are planning to expand usage as we are expanding our virtual desktop infrastructure.
How are customer service and support?
The technical support from McAfee is good, and also the account manager that we have is very supportive and responsive. We are happy with the level of support.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
For a virtual environment, we did not previously use a different solution.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is okay. It's not that straightforward, however, it is doable. I would rate the entire process at a six out of ten.
We have one admin that handles any maintenance tasks that need to be addressed.
What about the implementation team?
We had assistance with the setup via a partner.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I'm not dealing with the commercial aspect of the product, therefore, I do not have any knowledge of the costs involved or the licensing structure.
What other advice do I have?
We are a customer and an end-user.
I would recommend this product if a company is deploying a virtual environment, especially if it is Citrix VDI due to its compatibility and the minimal impact on the performance.
I'd rate the solution at an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Technical Lead at ESDS Software Solution Pvt Ltd.
Easy to use, scalable, and good technical support
Pros and Cons
- "The solution is easy to use."
- "I am using McAfee MOVE AntiVirus for total security protection that covers my internet browsing and my local computers."
- "The solution could be more stable."
- "The solution could be more stable."
What is our primary use case?
I am using McAfee MOVE AntiVirus for total security protection that covers my internet browsing and my local computers.
What is most valuable?
The solution is easy to use.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using McAfee MOVE AntiVirus for approximately three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution could be more stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
McAfee MOVE AntiVirus is scalable.
How are customer service and technical support?
The technical support has been good.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We have purchased a three-year license to use the solution and the price is reasonable.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I am looking for an alternative solution.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution to others.
I rate McAfee MOVE AntiVirus an eight out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Assistant IT Manager at a insurance company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Stable with okay technical support and very good performance
Pros and Cons
- "Technical support is okay."
- "The solution has been very stable and the performance has been good."
- "The solution could always be more secure."
- "The solution could always be more secure."
What is our primary use case?
We primarily use the solution for applications and mobile.
What is most valuable?
Overall, we've been satisfied with its performance.
The solution has been quite stable.
Technical support is okay.
The initial setup was a positive experience.
What needs improvement?
The solution could always be more secure. Whatever they can do to protect their users in the future, they should do.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've used the solution for two years at this point. I've used it for a while.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution has been very stable and the performance has been good. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. It's reliable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have more than 1,000 people who use the solution right now in our organization.
How are customer service and technical support?
I've contacted technical support in the past and have had a relatively good experience. I have no complaints in relation to their service. They are okay.
How was the initial setup?
While I don't have too many details about the initial setup, the experience we had during the process was excellent.
We have ten members in our technical team that can handle deployment and maintenance.
What other advice do I have?
I'm not sure which version of the solution we're currently using. It's likely the latest.
I'd rate the solution at a nine out of ten. We've been very pleased with how it has worked for us so far.
I'm not sure if I would recommend the solution to other users. It's not for me to say.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Information Management Specialist at a government with 501-1,000 employees
Stable and easy to set up but needs to add more filtering capabilities
Pros and Cons
- "The solution is very stable and reliable."
- "The solution is very stable and reliable."
- "The solution needs to be more secure."
- "The solution needs to be more secure."
What is our primary use case?
I primarily use the solution for the security features on offer. I use it to protect my Windows system.
What is most valuable?
The solution is very stable and reliable.
The installation is very easy and the deployment is very fast. It doesn't take a lot of time to get up and running.
What needs improvement?
The solution needs to be more secure. If they can continue to improve the level of protection it offers, it would be a better product.
They need to offer more spam filters or integrate more features for controlling junk. They need to be able to filter during browsing. That would help make the solution more secure.
For how long have I used the solution?
We've been using the solution for about four or five years at this point.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is very stable. I haven't had any issues with it. There are no bugs or glitches. it doesn't crash or freeze. It's reliable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I cannot speak to how scalable the solution is. I haven't used it in a way that would require scaling and therefore have never experimented with expanding it beyond what I need right now.
I just use the solution myself, for personal use.
How are customer service and technical support?
I've never had to contact technical support. Therefore, I cannot speak to how helpful or responsive they would be.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I tend to use McAfee and Symantec for my security solutions. I use them both to protect my systems.
A long time ago, I used Norton Antivirus.
How was the initial setup?
The initial implementation is straightforward and simple. It's not overly complex or difficult.
The deployment itself takes maybe five to ten minutes. It's very fast. You are up and running in no time.
What about the implementation team?
I am able to handle the setup and deployment myself. I don't need to rely on an integrator or consultant. The process is easy.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
You do need to pay a license fee in order to use the product.
What other advice do I have?
I have the solution on my personal laptop. The solution automatically updates and therefore I never need to check what version I'm on to make sure it's the latest.
I'd rate the solution at a seven out of ten. If it offered better protection, I would rate it higher.
I might recommend this solution to other users and organizations.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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