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Symantec stories - Page 18

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Symantec changes ExSP licencing model
Tue, 21st Sep 2010
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Symantec revamps its ExSP Licencing, introducing a subscription model to ease costs for partners and boost managed services growth.
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New threats need new defences
Wed, 1st Sep 2010
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Symantec warns that anti-virus software alone can't combat new online threats, stressing the need for multi-layered security in the digital age.
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Beyonce Knowles has not died
Thu, 26th Aug 2010
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Celebrities like Beyonce and Brad Pitt are being used by spammers to spread viruses, according to virus watchdog, Symantec.
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Free risk assessment for SMBs
Wed, 25th Aug 2010
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Symantec offers free online tool for NZ SMBs to assess and mitigate potentially costly security risks, from viruses to natural disasters.
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Symantec: 'Enterprises are misusing backup'
Thu, 12th Aug 2010
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Symantec’s survey reveals a major disconnect: 96% of Australian and New Zealand companies value an information retention plan, yet only 50% possess one.
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Symantec names NZ partner winners
Tue, 10th Aug 2010
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Datastor, Gen-i, and Maclean Computing clinch top honours at Symantec's NZ partner awards in Auckland, celebrating innovation in security solutions.
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Symantec closes VeriSign deal
Tue, 10th Aug 2010
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Symantec has finalised its acquisition of VeriSign's identity and authentication business, forging a future of simplified and secure online interactions.
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NetApp deal targets IT footprints
Fri, 6th Aug 2010
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NetApp and Symantec team up to improve SAN customers' storage efficiency, offering tools to manage, reduce, and reclaim space, cutting IT footprints and costs.
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Symantec launches new partner specialisations
Wed, 4th Aug 2010
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Symantec unveils new partner specialisations in Asia Pacific and Japan, enhancing access to sales and technical resources and boosting revenue opportunities.
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Cybercrime: News is the new sex
Wed, 21st Jul 2010
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Cybercriminals have shifted from sex scams to exploiting major news events, Symantec reveals, with World Cup-related frauds proliferating in 2010.
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Report: 9% decrease in phishing attacks
Mon, 14th Jun 2010
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Symantec's June report reveals a 9% drop in phishing attacks despite spam comprising nearly 90% of all messages last month. EMEA remains a spam hotspot.
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Cyber threats increase against Aussie SMBs
Tue, 8th Jun 2010
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More than half of Australia's small businesses have been affected by cyber threats, according to a new survey.
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Symantec unveils Norton Everywhere
Fri, 28th May 2010
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Symantec's Norton Everywhere extends security beyond PCs to mobile and smart devices, offering new solutions like Norton Smartphone Security for Android Beta.
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Symantec unveils SMB protection suite
Wed, 26th May 2010
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Symantec introduces a new Protection Suite for SMBs, cutting the price by 40% to offer budget-friendly, comprehensive data security and recovery options.
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Symantec scoops VeriSign's security business
Fri, 21st May 2010
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Symantec acquires VeriSign's identity and authentication business for USD $1.28 billion in cash, expanding its digital security portfolio and reach.
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Report: Google search results 'poisoned'
Thu, 13th May 2010
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Three out of the top ten search trends contained at least one malicious URL within the first 70 results, a report has found.
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Symantec acquires PGP and GuardianEdge
Fri, 30th Apr 2010
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Symantec bolsters data security with $370m buys of PGP and GuardianEdge, aiming to safeguard critical info in a mobile-digital age.
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Full list of Symantec award winners
Wed, 28th Apr 2010
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Symantec reveals winners of its 2010 Asia Pacific and Japan Partner Awards, honouring top partners like Jainam Technologies and Datastor across the region.
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Datastor wins Symantec award
Wed, 28th Apr 2010
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The distributor has been recognised as a leading channel partner at Symantec's Inaugural APJ Partner Conference 2010.
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Symantec offers partners new growth
Wed, 28th Apr 2010
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A new program has been established to reward partner investment in Symantec solutions and services that will come into play at the end of the year.