Symantec's New Norton SystemWorks 2003 Delivers Web Optimisation Tools and Enhanced Virus Protection
Professional Edition includes new Norton Ghost and Australian developed
Performance Test
SYDNEY --NSW - September 4, 2002 -- Symantec Corp. (Nasdaq: SYMC), the
world leader in Internet security, today announced Norton SystemWorks 2003
and Norton SystemWorks Professional Edition, the new best-of-breed
problem-solving suites that offer comprehensive, integrated solutions to
help keep PCs running at optimal performance levels.
Available for purchase in late-September, Norton SystemWorks 2003 now
features new Web optimisation tools and improved antivirus protection. The
award-winning suite's new Web Tools feature helps users get the most out of
their online activities by integrating tools that maximise hard drive space
and maintain dial-up connections while online. Norton SystemWorks 2003 also
includes enhanced antivirus protection through Norton AntiVirus 2003, which
offers new, state-of-the-art Instant Message scanning, worm blocking, and
automatic removal of Trojans and worms.
"Consumers and small businesses alike are able to get even more performance
out of their PC with Norton SystemWorks 2003, increasing computing
flexibility. We have also added new features to address the growing demand
for simple, unobtrusive tools that help make using the Internet a
productive, efficient and trouble-free experience," said Norman Kohlberger,
Senior Regional Product Manager, Symantec Asia Pacific.
Norton SystemWorks Professional Edition
Norton SystemWorks 2003 Professional Edition, designed especially for small
business and advanced users, includes Norton Ghost 2003, Process Viewer, and
PerformanceTest in addition to the standard features.
PerformanceTest 4.0 was developed by Australian company, PassMark Software.
"It is extremely satisfying to see a global company with the reputation of
Symantec recognising the code developing talent of Australian
organisations," said David Wren, Managing Director, PassMark Software, and
the original code developer of Performance Test. "With the inclusion of
Performance Test, Norton SystemWorks Professional Edition users are able to
benchmark their PCs, and measure the speed of each major component in just a
few minutes."
"A personal computer is a valuable investment for home users and small
businesses," said Norman Kohlberger, Senior Regional Product Manager,
Symantec Asia Pacific. "With PassMark Software we have partnered with an
Australian innovator to increase the ability of Norton SystemWorks
Professional Edition to protect and enhance this investment."
Norton Ghost 2003, developed by Symantec in New Zealand, is a flexible and
robust imaging solution that provides home PC users and small businesses
with high-performance utilities for system upgrading, backup and recovery.
Norton Ghost 2003, which has achieved the "Designed for Windows XP" Logo
Certification, allows customers to:
- Save and restore images from network drives to protect data from
computer disasters;
- Efficiently create disk images and store them on hard disk drives,
multiple types of media and supported CD-R/RW and DVD/RW drives using USB
1.1, 2.0, DVD and FireWire; and
- Back up hard disk drives by writing disk images directly to CD-R/RW
and DVD/RW drives and removable magnetic media, allowing users conduct
weekly data back-ups and perform events such as migrating to a new operating
system.
Norton Systems Works 2003 - Key Features
- Norton AntiVirus 2003, the newest version of the world's most
trusted antivirus solution for home computer users.
- Norton Utilities and Norton CleanSweep, providing integrated,
comprehensive PC maintenance, problem-solving, system optimisation
and file removal capabilities.
- Web Tools, a new feature offering easy-to-use tools for removing
Internet clutter, managing wanted and unwanted cookies, and keeping dial-up
connections alive while online.
- One Button Checkup, with new customised scanning options, allowing
users to perform the system scans they want with the click of a
button. Users can also now easily accept or undo any or all of the changes
made to their system by One Button Checkup.
- GoBack 3 Personal Edition, an advanced system recovery tool that
allows users to easily restore healthy system configurations and lost or
damaged data.
New Web Tools Keep PCs Free From Clutter
The Web Cleanup feature inside Norton SystemWorks 2003 provides an intuitive
method of removing cumbersome files, such as temporary cache files, history
items and cookies with simplicity and ease. Users also have the flexibility
to remove some Internet files and keep other files that might be beneficial,
such as cookies from e-commerce sites that may enhance the shopping
experience.
Users who access the Internet via dial-up connections often experience
special challenges because their service provider may terminate the
connection when a period of inactivity is detected. Connection Keep Alive
remedies this issue by simulating user activity when Norton SystemWorks 2003
senses a drop in online activity. If the period of inactivity continues
beyond a specified limit, users are prompted before Connection Keep Alive
allows the connection to be dropped.
Proactive and Intuitive Antivirus Protection
Norton SystemWorks 2003 offers the world's most trusted antivirus solution
for home computer users with the inclusion of Norton AntiVirus 2003.
Norton AntiVirus 2003 removes malicious code automatically, protects email
and Instant Message attachments and keeps virus definitions up-to-date
without user intervention. With the latest version of this award-winning
solution, Symantec introduces several exclusive technologies that protect
systems out-of-the-box at multiple entry points while proactively solving
virus problems.
Increased Flexibility
Norton SystemWorks 2003 improves upon its popular One Button Checkup feature
by allowing users to select which system scans to run, and to schedule these
customised scans for regular deployment. A history file now logs One Button
Checkup's activity so users can share the information with technical support
or just keep a record. Norton SystemWorks 2003 also provides an undo
capability within One Button Checkup so that any change made can be undone,
even days later.
Pricing and Availability
Norton SystemWorks 2003 and Norton SystemWorks 2003 Professional Edition are
available from September 26 for an estimated retail price of AUD$149.95 and
AUD$199.95 (including GST), respectively. Current users of Norton
SystemWorks may upgrade to Norton SystemWorks 2003 or Norton SystemWorks
2003 Professional Edition for AUD$99.95 and AUD$129.95 respectively. For
additional information call the Customer Service line at 1-800-680-026 or
visit www.symantec.com.au. Additional information on PassMark Software can
be found at www.passmark.com
About Symantec
Symantec, the world leader in Internet security technology, provides a broad
range of content and network security software and appliance solutions to
individuals, enterprises and service providers. The company is a leading
provider of client, gateway and server security solutions for virus
protection, firewall and virtual private network, vulnerability management,
intrusion detection, Internet content and e-mail filtering, remote
management technologies and security services to enterprises and service
providers around the world. Symantec's Norton brand of consumer security
products is a leader in worldwide retail sales and industry awards.
Headquartered in Cupertino, Calif., Symantec has worldwide operations in 38
countries. For more information, please visit www.symantec.com.au
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