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Check Point vs Datacom:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Datacom had more branded searches than Check Point among cybersecurity vendors in New Zealand. Datacom had about 4,400 branded searches, while Check Point had 660. Datacom made up 46.2% of all cybersecurity vendor searches we track, and Check Point accounted for 6.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about cybersecurity vendors, Datacom appeared in two of the five answers and Check Point in one. Datacom was mentioned before Check Point in every answer that named either.

Among cybersecurity vendors in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Datacom, about 7 searches for every 1 for Check Point

Datacom 4.4K searchesCheck Point 660 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Datacom, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Check Point in 1

Datacom in 2 of 5Check Point in 1 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Datacom, named ahead of Check Point in 2 of 2 answers

Datacom first in 2Check Point never first

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Top cybersecurity vendors in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Datacom was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Check Point was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Datacom was listed before Check Point in every answer that named either.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. CyberCX1st
  2. DEFEND2nd
  3. Datacom3rd
  4. Securecom4th
  5. Fortinet–
  6. CrowdStrike–
  7. Check Point–
  8. Sophos–
  9. Palo Alto Networks–
  10. Darktrace–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • CyberCX3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Datacom2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Securecom2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • DEFEND2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Check Point1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Fortinet0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • CrowdStrike0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Sophos0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Palo Alto Networks0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Darktrace0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which cybersecurity vendor should I use in New Zealand?”

    1. 1CyberCX
    2. 2Datacom

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best cybersecurity vendors in New Zealand?”

    1. 1CyberCX
    2. 2DEFEND
    3. 3Datacom
    4. 4Securecom

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best cybersecurity vendor in New Zealand for protecting business systems?”

    1. 1DEFEND
    2. 2CyberCX
    3. 3Securecom

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “business cyber security”

    1. Searched Google, AI Overview

      “ransomware protection software”

      1. 1Check Point

    Not named in any answer:

    Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.

    Is Check Point or Datacom more popular in search?

    This chart shows how often people search Google for Check Point and Datacom by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all ten cybersecurity vendors we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

    Check Point and Datacom among cybersecurity vendors in New Zealand, by month

    Share of searches by month for Datacom, Check Point. The figures are in the table below the chart.

    View monthly share of searches table
    MonthDatacomFortinetCrowdStrikeCheck PointCyberCXSophosPalo Alto NetworksSecurecomDEFENDDarktrace
    Oct 202544.7%16.3%11.2%6.1%7.3%4.4%2.5%4%1.6%1.9%
    Nov 202546.3%16.4%10.2%5.8%6.2%4.7%2.5%4.1%2.2%1.6%
    Dec 202545%14.4%8.4%14.9%4.9%4.5%2.5%2.6%1.4%1.5%
    Jan 202646.6%15.9%8.4%6.9%7.6%4.8%2.7%3.4%1.7%2.1%
    Feb 202647.7%14.3%10.5%7%6.4%4%3.1%3.5%1.7%1.6%
    Mar 202646%14%9.4%6.6%7.5%3.7%3.6%6.1%2%1.3%
    Apr 202648.2%12.4%9%7.2%7.9%4.7%3.9%3.5%1.9%1.2%
    May 202645%16%10.1%6.9%6%4.6%3.6%4%2.4%1.5%
    Jun 202643.2%19.4%9.6%7.5%5.8%4.3%3.1%3.8%1.9%1.4%
    Jul 202647.5%14.4%11.7%5.6%6.4%4.1%3.5%4.2%1.7%0.97%
    Aug 202646.5%14.5%10.6%7.2%5.1%4.5%4.2%4.1%2%1.3%
    Sep 202646.2%14.1%11.8%6.9%6.2%4.7%3.7%3.4%2%1.2%

    How has the Check Point and Datacom comparison changed over the last 12 months?

    3 findings

    How did search popularity change for New Zealand cybersecurity vendors in September 2026?

    1 change

    1. Estimated monthly branded searches for Check Point in New Zealand rose 10% over 12 measured months, from 600 to 660 in September 2026.

    How are branded searches counted?

    6 search terms

    Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Check Point’s and Datacom’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

    Check Point

    5 branded search terms

    • check point
    • check point firewall
    • check point security
    • check point software
    • checkpoint

    Datacom

    1 branded search term

    • datacom

    How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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