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OpenText Connected MX vs Sophos SafeGuard comparison

OpenText and Sophos are both solutions in the Mobile Data Protection category. OpenText is ranked #9, while Sophos is ranked #2 with an average rating of 8.7. OpenText holds a 2.9% mindshare in MDP, compared to Sophos’s 10.2% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of OpenText users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 92% of Sophos users who would recommend it.
OpenText Connected MX
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100% willing to recommend
Sophos SafeGuard
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92% willing to recommend
 

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Executive Summary
We performed a comparison between OpenText Connected MX and Sophos SafeGuard based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Categories and Ranking

OpenText Connected MX
Ranking in Mobile Data Protection
9th
Average Rating
10.0
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Sophos SafeGuard
Ranking in Mobile Data Protection
2nd
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
41
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Encryption (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of December 2024, in the Mobile Data Protection category, the mindshare of OpenText Connected MX is 2.9%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Sophos SafeGuard is 10.2%, down from 16.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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it_user481848 - PeerSpot reviewer
The primary function of it is to back it up off-site so that if you ever have any kind of data corruption, data loss, that you can easily recover that data.
They have done some drastic improvements just in the last year that have really met a lot of our needs. Being able to sync between computers was a big one; the ability to administer it through a web portal, that was a big thing; and it's all in Connected MX now. At the moment, I don't have anything that I would ask the product manager to add to it, because he's done a really good job of getting it to where it's at right now. Nonetheless, one thing they could do better on is knowledge and education about it. Nobody knows about it, and I feel that everybody needs it, they just don't know it.
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ManelAlvarez - PeerSpot reviewer
Protects user data and offers data control and has an easy deployment
The most valuable feature is encryption control. If you have a laptop, it guarantees that the data is not missing or lost. It’s easy to deploy and has a central console where you can see whether the laptops are encrypted, updated, and protected. It protects devices, including USB and other external devices, and guarantees data loss protection. Additionally, with device control, you can ensure that no ransomware is introduced into the network. For me, this is of very high value.
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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

"The integration features are the most valuable. The integration is specific to each solution. It works well with SQL and Oracle databases and so on."
"It's quite easy to integrate Safeguard with BitLocker"
"With Sophos, I only need to generate the password and give that to a user to be able to allow them to login to the admin page of the Endpoint and do whatever they need to do. The user cannot go ahead and uninstall it. It's kept us much more secure because of this. Should any event happen on a particular system, I'm given the username and the system IP address. I get notifications and can deal with issues right away."
"The user interface is simple, It makes it very easy to use."
"I like the support most of all."
"Integration with other solutions is one of its strongest points. It's very easy to integrate and automate."
"I like its ease of use the most. The management console is really nice. I like having one pane of glass that does everything. It does the Sophos anti-virus and encryption. Everything that you need is in one place. It is easy to use, and it is also pretty fast. It provides some pretty good details, and it lets you know who has access to a file. You can also add additional people to the encrypted documents, which is pretty good. Its stability and performance are also very good."
"The product is easy to use."
"It's the best solution on the market."
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Cons

"On the exchange server, you do not have the best options for adjusting your mailbox. This feature is not included. Also, disaster recovery backups can be improved. Some other solutions, such as HP Data Protector, have more features."
"Having a DLP integrated with the encryption engine would be very good."
"There are times that this solution takes up too much memory that needs to be resolved. If it is not fixed it will definitely create issues in the future."
"The product's initial setup process could be easier to understand for new users."
"The focus should be on making things automated ."
"Sophos could improve transparency around licensing and renewal costs. Unexpected costs have arisen during license renewals, impacting our budget planning."
"What would make Sophos SafeGuard better than competitors is if its management console also includes firewall management. In the future, I want Sophos SafeGuard to be more scalable."
"The product is not cheap."
"When you have the PPM chipset, you can have the power-on authentication, when you boot up your machine, you can set the six-digit passcode. As of right now, SafeGuard can't manage the six-digit passcode in terms of the expiration, and I need that added as a feature."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

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"We used it for three years. It costs about 1000 ZAR. Maintenance was part of it, so we don't have extra cost. On a scale of one to ten, where one is a low price and ten is a high price, I rate the solution's pricing a three."
"It would be great if the price of the solution was lower than the current price. If we are to sell this particular solution to smaller businesses and not just enterprise businesses it needs to be lower."
"The licensing costs depend on the series. For example, XG 85 can be around $200. If you go to ACC or to a four or five-year enterprise solution, you will find these devices can cost $10,000. It depends on the series."
"The pricing is good and now they offer three year and five year plans. After that if one lokes the service they can choose the lifetime service."
"We have a yearly license with Sophos which is around $1000-$1200 or so per annum. There are no additional costs beyond the standard licensing fee."
"I rate the product price a six on a scale of one to ten, where one is a low price, and ten is a high price."
"I rate Sophos SafeGuard's pricing a five out of ten."
"Regarding pricing, it's a middle-priced solution. We typically use Sophos SafeGuard with the Sophos firewall, which includes VPN connections. The cost depends on the number of users, with some customers requiring hundreds of connections and others needing around a thousand."
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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company
16%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Healthcare Company
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
 

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What do you like most about Sophos SafeGuard?
The product is easy to use.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Sophos SafeGuard?
The product is expensive. I rate the product’s pricing an eight out of ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive.
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What needs improvement with Sophos SafeGuard?
The recovery process could be improved.
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Also Known As

Micro Focus Connected MX, HPE Connected MX
SafeGuard, SafeGuard Encryption
 

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Overview

OpenText Connected MX is a Policy-based endpoint protection that enable each user to protect, view, and manage information on all the endpoint devices they own and the sync folder with a single user account with rule-based file sync and sharing which Unifies backup, sync, and sharing capabilities in a single platform, delivering complete protection of mobile information while improving mobile workforce productivity. It provides Information visibility and accessibility that Enables information accessibility on any device by authorized users with support for Windows, Apple, Android, iOS, and Web browsers. And it Delivers secure mobile information protection and access through encryption, granular data privileges, and federated authentication.

Protect your confidential information and comply with regulatory mandates safely and securely with SafeGuard Enterprise, Utimaco's comprehensive modular information protection platform. SafeGuard Enterprise is a modular information protection control platform that enforces policy-based security for PCs and mobile devices across mixed environments. SafeGuard Enterprise offers full transparency to end-users and is easy to administer from a single central console.
 

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