Z0237_tes_uk_Traffor D_3a.indd.pdf

Trafford General Hospital, a historic NHS facility in Manchester, relies on AVG antivirus software to protect its critical computer systems from Internet viruses and bugs 24/7. The hospital's network includes 36 servers, 900 Dell PCs, and an IT infrastructure built around Cisco equipment, serving approximately 2000 staff.

Challenges:
- In 2003, the NHS opened up e-mail and Internet access to all staff, leading to a rapid increase in network traffic and potential security risks.
- The previous antivirus solution was cumbersome to manage and required manual updates.

Solution:
- Trafford General adopted AVG Network Edition after positive experiences from IT staff who used AVG at home.
- AVG's centralized management through AVGADMIN and DataCenter, automatic update mechanism, ease of use, and competitive pricing were key factors.
- The hospital also implemented AVG Email Server Edition to scan incoming emails for viruses, addressing the growing threat of infected email attachments.

Benefits:
- Centralized management of 1000+ users.
- Automatic updates ensure continuous protection.
- Easy deployment and use.
- Competitive pricing with a two-year support license.
- Accessible technical support via email and telephone.