GFI Software Launches GFI MailEssentials Complete as Email Security Solution

GFI Software launched in the U.S. region GFI MailEssentials Complete, a comprehensive anti-spam, anti-phishing and email security solution for small and medium businesses (SMBs). MailEssentials Complete utilizes best-of-breed software and hardware to give organizations an email security solution they can deploy using the delivery model of their choice, on premise, as a physical or virtual appliance or as a hosted service.

"SMBs are demanding in how they deploy email security solutions. They want a solution that best meets their needs and best works within their IT infrastructure," states Alex Eckelberry, general manager of GFI's Security Business Unit.

"Whether it's on-premise software installed on the mail server, a physical or virtual gateway appliance, a hosted service or a hybrid of all delivery models, organizations want increased flexibility, continuity and redundancy from their email security strategies. With MailEssentials Complete, we are providing customers with access to solutions how they want them," Eckelberry added.

Flexibility is important for fully servicing the SMB security market. In research from last year, GFI shows that nearly 35 percent of SMBs surveyed use a combination of email security on an internal mail server and at the gateway. According to the survey, more than 40 percent agree that it is good security practice to run multiple security solutions in their organization. Nearly 40 percent of SMBs rate themselves as "neutral" to "not satisfied" with their existing solution, and a quarter indicated that they are looking to add a gateway device or SaaS offering to augment or to replace an existing solution.

According to a research by Gartner (News - Alert), IT research firm, buyers' requirements are likely to be met if vendors offer a wider choice of solutions.

"Although software is the primary installed solution and appliances are the most common new platform, virtual appliances are increasing in appeal as organizations consolidate onto common hardware platforms, such as blade servers. ¦Vendors that can offer a broader range of solutions are more likely to meet buyers' future requirements."

"SMBs have a strong understanding of security and the challenges they face in defending their networks," added Eckelberry.