Symantec introduces Norton AntiVirus Corporate Edition with protection for Windows Millennium users

Symantec provides the first enterprise anti-virus solution for the Windows Millennium platform

SYDNEY --NSW - March 9, 2001 - Symantec, a world leader in Internet security technology, today announced the availability of Norton AntiVirus Corporate Edition with support for the Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition (Windows Me) operating system.

Symantec's Norton AntiVirus Corporate Edition, the first corporate anti-virus solution to support the Windows Me platform, is a key component of Symantec Enterprise Security, a comprehensive and modular Internet security solution for enterprise computing environments.

Fast Facts Symantec's Norton AntiVirus Corporate Edition for Windows Me: Is the first corporate anti-virus solution for Windows Me; Represents a key component of Symantec Enterprise Security; Combines with Symantec's Internet security products, manageability tools and the Digital Immune System (DIS) to form comprehensive enterprise security solution.

"Symantec's Norton AntiVirus Corporate Edition, with support for the Microsoft Windows Millennium Platform, is another example of Symantec's leadership in providing enterprise customers with the best protection possible against new and unknown threats," said John Donovan, Managing Director, Australia/New Zealand, Symantec. "Extending our capabilities to support the Windows Millennium operating system demonstrates our commitment to making computing safe and effective for all users."

Symantec offers its enterprise customers multi-platform security products and services to protect all tiers of their heterogeneous computing environments. Symantec's anti-virus solution for the Windows Me platform provides enterprise customers with comprehensive protection for their systems and data at the desktop.

Symantec Enterprise Security enables customers to build the best security solution for their organisation by choosing from Symantec's best-of-breed, multi-platform Internet security products; manageability and administration tools and world-class professional services and support. Symantec Enterprise Security also includes the Digital Immune System, Symantec's unique technology for automatic detection and cure of security threats.

Pricing and availability
Symantec's Norton AntiVirus Corporate Edition provides multi-tier protection for Windows Me, Windows 2000/9x, Windows NT/2000 workstation and server, NetWare and Windows 3.x/DOS. Norton AntiVirus Corporate Edition is priced at $125.29 including GST for 10-24 units. For further product information call 1800 680 026 or visit http://www.symantec.com.au.

About Symantec
Symantec, a world leader in Internet security technology, provides a broad range of content and network security solutions to individuals and enterprises. The company is a leading provider of virus protection, vulnerability assessment, intrusion prevention, Internet content and e-mail filtering, remote management technologies and security services to enterprises around the world. Symantec's Norton brand of consumer security products leads the market in worldwide retail sales and industry awards. Headquartered in Cupertino, Calif., Symantec has worldwide operations in 36 countries. For more information, please visit our Web site at www.symantec.com.

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