F-Secure announced its partnership with Hong Kong-based New
World Telecommunications Ltd (NWT) to launch the pioneering product
PC Defense, an easy-to-use and flexible managed security service.
The product, which includes a web-based admin portal, is
exclusively designed for small and medium sized enterprises
(SMEs).
With its user-friendly interfaces, automatic updating function
and simple installation PC Defense provides a one-stop-shop for
SMEs looking for affordable, reliable and responsive protection
against new viruses and other computer threats. A dedicated support
hotline is also exclusively set up for all PC Defense users.
Speaking about the partnership, York Mok, Vice President of
Marketing, NWT said: "The partnership signifies an extension of
NWT's corporate strategy in enhancing its next generation IP and
telecom services and enriching its value added services to its
customers. What's more, PC Defense, a world-class computer security
tool, is being integrated with NWT's broadband service, helping to
differentiate our broadband service as a Secure Internet Connection
with high-speed connectivity and round-the-clock security, yet
hassle free."
Jari Heinonen, Director of Asia Pacific, F-Secure, continued: "A
research house recently predicted that 40% of SMEs that manage
their own network security and use Internet for more than e-mail
will experience a successful Internet attack this year, and more
than half of them will not know that they were attacked. The needs
of IT security change continuously which in turn place great
demands on enterprises to increase know-how, resources and budgets
to cover maintenance and upkeep. PC Defense enables SMEs to ensure
cost efficient security services, which they presently lack."
Mok added: "We see tremendous business opportunities in the
computer security market as an increasing number of enterprises
start capitalizing on the real benefits of e-business and seeking
for more reliable and secure connectivity service. In addition, we
are going to extend the service scope of PC Defense to residential
end-users, enriching and protecting their online experience.
About F-Secure Corporation
F-Secure Corporation protects consumers and businesses
against computer viruses and other threats from the Internet and mobile
networks. We want to be the most reliable provider of security services in the
market. One way to demonstrate this is the speed of our response. According to
independent studies in 2004, 2005 and 2006 our response time to new threats is
significantly faster than our major competitors. Our award-winning solutions are
available for workstations, gateways, servers and mobile phones. They include
antivirus and desktop firewall with intrusion prevention, antispam and
antispyware solutions, as well as network control solutions for Internet Service
Providers. Founded in 1988, F-Secure has been listed on the Helsinki Exchanges
since 1999, and has been consistently growing faster than all its publicly
listed competitors. F-Secure headquarters are in Helsinki, Finland, and we have
regional offices around the world. F-Secure protection is also available as a
service through major ISPs, such as France Telecom, TeliaSonera, PCCW and
Charter Communications. F-Secure is the global market leader in mobile phone
protection provided through mobile operators, such as T-Mobile and Swisscom and
mobile handset manufacturers such as Nokia. The latest real-time virus threat
scenario news are available at the F-Secure Data Security Lab weblog at http://www.f-secure.com/weblog/
About New World Telecommunications Limited
Established in 1995, New World Telecom (NWT) is a member of
New World Development Company Ltd. Backed by its advanced Next
Generation Network, NWT has evolved from a traditional telecom
carrier into a next generation IP and telecom service provider
offering wide spectrum of unparalleled integrated communications
solutions, applications and content services, such as broadband, IP
telephony, VPN, IPLC, local and international voice services,
etc.
NWT has continuously expanded its business coverage by investing
in both local and international network infrastructure, and
establishing bilateral partnerships with more than 140 global
incumbents and major carriers. In addition, NWT has obtained
appropriate facility-based licenses and has established
Point-of-Presence facilities and offices in strategically selected
countries and regions, including the US, Taiwan, the UK and
Singapore.
For details, please visit
http://www.newworldtel.com
For more information, please contact:
New World Telecommunications Limited
Ms C H Chan
Tel: 2133 7198 / (852) 9214 7387
Fax: 2133 0796
E-mail:
lavin.chan@newworldtel.com
Ms Y S Ng
Tel: 2133 7199 / (852) 9214 7232
Fax: 2133 0795
E-mail:
cindy.ng@newworldtel.com
F-Secure Corporation
Jari Heinonen
Tel. +65 91377562
Fax: +65 6255 5846
E-mail:
jari.heinonen@f-secure.com
