When Johannesburg Technical College (JTC) recently replaced its anti-virus software, it looked for a new solution. The college`s computer advisers recommended RAV Antivirus as the most effective and cost-effective solution.
According to Elsje Hand, JTC`s IT Manager, the costing exercise revealed that RAV Antivirus was the clear price leader. In addition, RAV Antivirus provides protection for all the college`s server computer platforms, including Linux, Microsoft and Netware, plus its complement of Microsoft Windows desktop computers.
JTC has campuses in Doornfontein, Parktown, Alexandra Township and Riverlea, plus three satellite colleges at Langlaagte, Smit Street, Braamfontein and Shaft 17.
Cross-platform effectiveness
After an extended evaluation period, JTC selected the RAV University Open Licence for its Windows desktop computers. This licence offers protection for unlimited users, at a single affordable price.
JTC also opted to protect its Linux Mail Server with RAV for Mailservers, and its Novell file server with RAV for Novell Netware.
The effectiveness of RAV is enhanced by the modern design - all RAV products are based on a common engine, so that RAV Antivirus detects and removes all infected files, regardless of the platform it is running on.
Hand said that it was impressive to see how effectively RAV Antivirus dealt with the Klez virus during the parallel evaluation period, while JTC`s previous anti-virus product was unable to deal with Klez for a week after the infection.
She also said that she was "very pleased" with how effectively Tech-Knowledgy Advantage, the South African distributor for RAV, supported JTC during the evaluation. Tech-Knowledgy Advantage provided training to JTC`s in-house staff, who will manage the roll-out of the desktop products.
RAV Antivirus product information
RAV Antivirus for Desktops is available for both Windows (version 9x and upwards) and Linux desktops. It has a modular design, which includes special plug-ins for Microsoft Outlook, Internet browsers and Microsoft Office 2000.
RAV for Mail Servers covers the entire range of Linux Mail Transfer Agents (Sendmail, Sendmail Libmilter, Qmail, Postfix, Communigate Pro, Exim, Dmail and Courier). RAV for Mail Servers (Linux) has received numerous technical certifications including the prestigious Checkmark Award, Level 1 and 2. RAV Antivirus includes content and spam filtering for extra protection.
RAV Antivirus also protects MS-Exchange 5.5 and MS-Exchange 2000, and Novell GroupWise 5.x and higher. RAV for Novell Networks protects all Novell Netware 4.11 / 5.x / 6 servers.
RAV Antivirus for IBM Mainframes covers IBM S/390 Z- and X-Series.
When purchasing RAV Antivirus, clients receive the benefit of automatic update services that include new virus signatures, engine extensions and technical support. Annual licence renewals are very cost-effective and the year two licence may be purchased at the same time as year one.
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