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Microsoft Azure Alternatives

4.6(70 Ratings)

Considering alternatives to Microsoft Azure? See what this market Microsoft Azure users also considered in their purchasing decision. When evaluating different solutions, potential buyers compare competencies in categories such as evaluation and contracting, integration and deployment, service and support, and specific product capabilities.

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1. Akamai Guardicore Segmentation

By Akamai

4.8
(225 Ratings)
The Guardicore experience we received from start to finish was impeccable. Normally after signing on the dotted line, we never hear from the sales team again and everything goes downhill, however this was not the case. The experience was flawless all the way through from start to finish. Now that we are up and running, the post support has also been exceptional - 10/10. Being based in Australia, the team assigned to us was outstanding and in are time zone, even if they did not know the answer to something they would have it by the start off business the next day and a detailed answer as well not some cut and past job from a text book, Read all insights and reviews for Akamai Guardicore Segmentation
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2. Zero Trust Segmentation Platform

By Illumio

4.8
(178 Ratings)
Zero Trust segmentation covering everything from architecture-level strategy solutions with effectively reduce lateral movement and minimize attack surface with granular policy control, real time visibility, and compliance integration. Its strenthened overall network defenses with strong delivery, a resilient and adaptive security posture with strong automation and integration with incident response, and accelerated threat containment. Real time visibilty tools.automation with incident response for rapid threat containment. Advanced tools including AI & ML for real time traffic analysis to adapt instantly to emerging threats for proactive response. Predict potential lateral movement and recommend microsegmentation overall delivery of scalability, resilience, and security framework that evolves with the threat landscape. AI-driven automation stramlines policy enforcement across hybrid and multi cloud environment, reducing manual overhead and improving response times. Integration of ML and AI into ZTNS results in a smarter, faster and more resilient security posture that evolves with the threat landscape. Smart Assest discovery and its classification and its seamless integration with user-centric security experience. Read all insights and reviews for Zero Trust Segmentation Platform
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3. VMware vDefend Firewall

By Broadcom (VMware)

4.4
(90 Ratings)
Broadcom was fairly easy to work with. Their sales and technical representatives were responsive and knowledgeable about the product. They were patient and made sure that they gave a thorough answer to every question that we had regarding this product. They did not employ any "hard sell" or pressure tactics in order to get us to buy the product. Read all insights and reviews for VMware vDefend Firewall

Where Microsoft Azure Scored Higher

  • Easier to integrate and deploy
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4. Xshield Enterprise Microsegmentation Platform

By ColorTokens

4.7
(57 Ratings)
New platform is much easier to use. It streamlines a lot of our workflows and allows us to respond to issues quicker and have better insight into our infrastructure.Read all insights and reviews for Xshield Enterprise Microsegmentation Platform
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5. AlgoSec Horizon

By AlgoSec

4.5
(48 Ratings)
Algosec Horizon has significantly improved our network security management. The interface is intuitive, making policy analysis and compliance checks straightforward. Automation features save time and reduce errors. initial setup required some fine tuning but overall, the experience was very good.Read all insights and reviews for AlgoSec Horizon

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  • Easier to integrate and deploy
  • Better evaluation and contracting
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6. Zero Networks Segment

By Zero Networks

5
(39 Ratings)
Zero Networks engaged well during an extended proof-of-concept period, and the product delivered the ease of use and flexibility they promised. The product is still maturing, so there are some features that are not yet consistent across all operating systems, but their product management and engineering teams are receptive to ideas and feature requests and delivered improvements both during the PoC and post-deployment.Read all insights and reviews for Zero Networks Segment
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7. Google Cloud Platform

By Google

4.5
(34 Ratings)
My overall experience with Google Cloud Platform has been truly positive.As an IT infrastructure professional,I appreciate its flexibility,reliability,and powerful monitoring capabilities.GCP's IAM and networking configuration options are very detailed,allowing precise control over access and performance.It's an excellent platform for organizations seeking scalability and operational efficiency.Read all insights and reviews for Google Cloud Platform

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  • Better at service and support
  • Easier to integrate and deploy
  • Better evaluation and contracting
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8. Cisco Secure Workload

By Cisco Systems

4.5
(34 Ratings)
Working with Cisco as part of this engagement has been rewarding and fulfilling, enabling our enterprise to conduct all relevant due-diligence and technical validation, with full support from the account team, both technically and commercially. Cisco demonstrated their credentials as a partner to the enterprise within this engagement.Read all insights and reviews for Cisco Secure Workload

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  • Easier to integrate and deploy
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Top Alternatives to Microsoft Azure

  • Akamai Guardicore Segmentation
  • Zero Trust Segmentation Platform
  • VMware vDefend Firewall
  • Xshield Enterprise Microsegmentation Platform
  • AlgoSec Horizon
  • Zero Networks Segment
  • Google Cloud Platform
  • Cisco Secure Workload
  • Amazon Virtual Private Cloud
  • Cisco ACI

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