InterViVo Networks protects Internet customers with F-Secure’s Security as a Service™ concept

Helsinki, Finland - March 18, 2004

F-Secure Corporation (HEX: FSC), and InterViVo Networks Ltd, a UK broadband Internet service provider, today announced that they have signed a partnership to offer managed desktop security services to InterViVo Network’s residential and small business Internet customers. InterViVo Networks is the first ISP to provide these services in the UK. ie

InterViVo Networks provides broadband Internet access and other communication services in the UK market. The company was formed by pioneers of the UK Internet industry in the early 1990s with the aim of re-introducing Innovation and Leadership to the Internet. In February 2004 InterViVo launched an integrated broadband plus “free phone calls over broadband” service for consumers and small businesses.

“Our mission is to offer complete and reliable communication services to our customers. Individual customers, as well as small businesses, often lack expertise or time to manage computer security issues. By offering automated online security services, we will help our customers to avoid the ever-growing threat of computer viruses. The subscription based model will enable us to offer dependable security at an affordable price”, says Peter Dawe, CEO of InterViVo Networks.

The exponential growth in Internet security threats, such as new viruses, worms and Trojans as well as external attacks, has dramatically increased the interest in easy-to-use and automatic security solutions. Home users and small offices are especially vulnerable, as they do not always have the time, know-how or resources to keep their systems up to date and protected. They need automated security that is offered as a service.

“It is important that the service providers respond to today’s needs and take responsibility by providing users with easy-to-use, secure Internet solutions. As today’s virus attacks combine multiple threats, such as hacking tools, traditional antivirus is not enough. The only way to protect computers against these attacks is to have always-on and frequently up-dated virus protection combined with a personal firewall. We are pleased to partner with InterViVo Networks to offer industry leading security solutions to their customers,” says Kimmo Alkio, COO at F-Secure Corporation.

F-Secure Security as a Service™ concept, a turnkey solution to Internet Service Providers, provides automated desktop security services like anti-virus and personal firewall, that can be easily combined with an ISP’s existing service portfolio. The built-in customisation and branding support allows the service providers to bring the services into the market under their own brands.

F-Secure’s security solutions as a subscription service are provided by the leading Telco operators and ISPs across Europe: Deutsche Telekom in Germany, Wanadoo in France, TeliaSonera in Sweden and Finland, Glocalnet in Sweden, Elion Enterprices in Estonia, TDC Cable TV in Denmark, BlueCom in Norway, Czech Telecom in Czech Republic and Elisa Oyj in Finland.

About InterViVo

InterViVo is an innovative provider of Internet services, delivering cost-effective, advanced connectivity to consumers and businesses. InterViVo provides the integrated communications products and services that are the foundation for commerce and communications in today's marketplace. InterViVo is committed to making the Internet a better place to be. InterViVo believes the Internet is about people communicating, not computers, understanding your needs and values and using the Internet to enhance them with the best innovative solutions we can provide.

For more information, please contact:

InterViVo Networks Ltd
Mark Hugo
Sales and Marketing Director
Long View,197 High Street
Cottenham
Cambridge, CB4 8RX
United Kingdom
Tel. +44 845 345 9234
E-Mail: mark.hugo@intervivo.net
www.intervivo.net 

About F-Secure

F-Secure Corporation protects individuals and businesses against computer viruses and other threats coming through the Internet or mobile networks. Our award-winning solutions include antivirus, desktop firewall with intrusion prevention and network encryption. Our key strength is the speed of response to new threats. For businesses our solutions feature centralized management. Founded in 1988, F-Secure has been listed on the Helsinki Exchanges since 1999. We have our headquarters in Helsinki, Finland, and offices in USA, France, Germany, Sweden, the United Kingdom and Japan. F-Secure is supported by a global ecosystem of value added resellers and distributors in over 50 countries. F-Secure protection is also available through major Internet Service Providers, such as Deutsche Telekom and France Telecom.

For more information, please contact:

F-Secure Corporation
Mr. Kalle Korpi, Sales Director
Service Provider Solutions
Tammasaarenkatu 7, PL 24
00181 Helsinki, Finland
Tel. +358 9 2520 4123
E-Mail: kalle.korpi@f-secure.com