Compare SAS Social Network Analysis and Data Protection - Mar 2022

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - SAS Social Network Analysis or Data Protection?

Data Protection is more expensive to implement (TCO) than SAS Social Network Analysis, and SAS Social Network Analysis is rated higher (88/100) than Data Protection (75/100). Both tools offer the same amount of features.

Looking for the right Security solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:

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Who is more expensive? SAS Social Network Analysis or Data Protection Manager?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Security software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for SAS Social Network Analysis and Data Protection Manager.

SAS Social Network Analysis accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 SAS Social Network Analysis is rated 4, which is lower than the average cost of Security software. Data Protection Manager accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 SAS Social Network Analysis is rated 4, which is lower than the average cost of Security software.

Bottom line: Data Protection Manager is more expensive than SAS Social Network Analysis.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared SAS Social Network Analysis Vs. Data Protection based on some of the most important and required Security features.

SAS Social Network Analysis: Data Import/Export, Basic Reports, Online Customer Support.

Data Protection Manager: Data Import/Export, Basic Reports, Online Customer Support.

Target customer size

The software is a viable solution for businesses of all sizes and a wide range of industries. System Center 2012’s price tag makes it difficult for organizations of all sizes to purchase this solution.