We evaluated the Barracuda at the same time as Ironmail. Barracuda very definitely does not do everything the Ironmail does. I can't specifically recall the bit about things like SS numbers, but I am thinking "no" on the Barracuda. As I recall, a key differentiator between something like a Barracuda and IronMail (and others in its price range) had to do with the company having a reputation system (where they actively track what sending IP addresses are up to). I am not knocking the Barracuda, because I have not used it, but our group definitely felt it was not on the same level as the IronMail--and that is reflected in the cost differential between the two.
________________________________ From: Brian Dugas [mailto:br...@summit-technical.com] Sent: Friday, March 13, 2009 4:49 PM To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues Subject: RE: Anti-SPAM Appliances Does everything the Ironport does? Do you know if the Barracuda has the ability to strip off SS numbers from outgoing emails? ________________________________ From: Jake Gardner [mailto:jgard...@ttcdas.com] Sent: Friday, March 13, 2009 4:41 PM To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues Subject: RE: Anti-SPAM Appliances We switched from GFI to Barracuda 300 appliance. Thanks, Jake Gardner TTC Network Administrator Ext. 246 ________________________________ From: Brian Dugas [mailto:br...@summit-technical.com] Sent: Friday, March 13, 2009 4:24 PM To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues Subject: RE: Anti-SPAM Appliances We use GFI for SPAM control - work decent, but requires alot of tuning. Does Ironport require much in the way of tuning rules for SPAM? Do you really need an installer? From what I have read its almost plug-n-play. Thanks, Brian _______________________________ Brian Dugas MIS Director Summit Technical Services, Inc. bdu...@summit-technical.com 401-736-8323 Ext.1011 www.summit-technical.com ________________________________ From: Theochares, George [mailto:gtheocha...@campbell-trial-lawyers.com] Sent: Friday, March 13, 2009 4:15 PM To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues Subject: RE: Anti-SPAM Appliances Yes, we started using Ironport this January after years of using Trend. No problems at all. Support is great and the users are very happy. The encrpytion feature has become very useful in the legal business. ________________________________ From: Mayo, Bill [mailto:bem...@pittcountync.gov] Sent: Friday, March 13, 2009 4:11 PM To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues Subject: RE: Anti-SPAM Appliances We have an IronMail that we purchased a little over a year ago. We had major problems with spam at that time (our software solution wasn't cutting it), and the IronMail eliminated them. Having spam sneak through is relatively (legit to spam ratio) rare these days. The installer was a real pro, and little administration is required. We haven't had many issues, but when they arise, their support has been very responsive. Bill ________________________________ From: Brian Dugas [mailto:br...@summit-technical.com] Sent: Friday, March 13, 2009 3:10 PM To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues Subject: Anti-SPAM Appliances Hello Everyone - Does anyone out there use the Ironport appliance? If so, what are your thoughts. Thanks, Brian ***Teletronics Technology Corporation*** This e-mail is confidential and may also be privileged. If you are not the addressee or authorized by the addressee to receive this e-mail, you may not disclose, copy, distribute, or use this e-mail. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply e-mail or by telephone at 267-352-2020 and destroy this message and any copies. Thank you. ******************************************************************* ~ Ninja Email Security with Cloudmark Spam Engine Gets Image Spam ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Ninja ~
