TORONTO - March 9, 1999 -- Symantec Corporation (Nasdaq: SYMC), the world leader in utility software for business and personal computing has announced an agreement under which Paragon's FoneSync® and accessory software will be bundled with ACT! 4.0 at no extra charge to customers. This bundle will be in retail stores in April. ACT! 4.0 gives small businesses, salespeople and small sales teams the tools needed for complete customer and calendar management. FoneSync is a PC-based synchronisation software product that allows ACT! 4.0 users to easily transfer names and numbers from their desktop databases directly into digital wireless phones. This means ACT! users can now take their data with them without having to re-enter information, saving them time and increasing their efficiency while on the road.

"ACT! 4.0, combined with Paragon's FoneSync offers our customers a distinct advantage in how well they can stay in touch and stay organised," said Erin Hintz, director of product management for ACT! at Symantec Corporation. "We are pleased that ACT! 4.0 is the first contact management program to offer the ability to transfer contact information directly into mobile phones through the technology provided by Paragon."

With FoneSync, ACT! 4.0 users can transfer up to 250 names and numbers from their ACT! database to a digital phone with the simple click of a mouse, rather than having to enter the information by hand. A two-way synchronisation feature ensures information on the desktop and phone is always updated, in case names and numbers are acquired when on the road. For international travellers, FoneSync automatically amends and formats country and international codes to work from wherever users are travelling. FoneSync is supported by most major digital handset manufacturers, including Ericsson, Nokia, Sony, Panasonic, Mitsubishi and others. The actual number of names and numbers that can be transferred may be limited by the telephone's capacity.

"Symantec is a global leader in software development and Paragon is proud they have chosen to bundle FoneSync with ACT! 4.0," said Colin Calder, managing director for Paragon Software. "FoneSync bridges the gap between two indispensable business tools - ACT! and mobile phones - bringing a new level of value to ACT! customers."

Beginning in Q2 1999, this FoneSync and ACT! 4.0 bundle will be offered in retail channels for a limited time at an estimated retail price of $199. The PC/digital phone serial cable, which is required to connect a cell phone to a user's PC, is sold separately for (US)$40 and can be ordered by calling Paragon Software at 1-888-777-6820. When sold separately, FoneSync is offered at a standard retail price of (US)$39.95.

About ACT!
ACT! is the best-selling contact manager with over 1.5 million users worldwide and owns 77% of the retail contact management market. ACT! pioneered the contact management category back in 1987 with ACT! for DOS. Since its release in March '98, ACT! 4.0 has won numerous awards; such as PC Computing's five-star and A-List awards, Windows Magazine's WinList, Home Office Computing's "Best Buy", InfoWorld's Test Centre Comparison of sales force automation solutions, PC Magazine U.K.'s Editor's Choice and the prestigious MVP award from PC Computing during last year's Fall COMDEX.

About Paragon
Paragon Software is a leading developer of desktop synchronisation software that simplifies and improves the way mobile phone users communicate. Paragon's products have been developed in conjunction with and are supported by the world's most prominent handset manufactures and software developers, including Microsoft, Symantec, Lotus, GoldMine, Nokia, Ericsson, Sony, Panasonic, Mitsubishi and others. Paragon is a privately held company with headquarters in the U.K. and an office in the U.S. For more information, visit the Paragon Web site at www.paragonsoftware.com.

About Symantec in Canada:
With 250 employees, Symantec's Canadian operations are headquartered in Toronto with offices in Montreal, Ottawa and Vancouver. For information on Symantec products or current promotions, contact the Canadian office at (416) 441-3676 or access Symantec's Canadian Web Site. Symantec is an active member of the Canadian Alliance Against Software Theft (CAAST).

About Symantec
Symantec is the world leader in utility software for business and personal computing. Symantec products and solutions help make users productive and keep their computers safe and reliable anywhere and anytime. Symantec offers a broad range of solutions and is acclaimed as a leader in both customer satisfaction and product brand recognition. Symantec is traded on Nasdaq under the symbol SYMC. More information on the company and its products can be obtained at www.symantec.com.

Founded in 1982, the company's global operations span North America, Europe, Japan and several fast growing markets throughout Asia Pacific and Latin America. Traded on Nasdaq under the symbol SYMC, Symantec Corporation is based in Cupertino, Calif., and employs more than 2,000 people. Information on the company and its products can be obtained by calling (800) 441-7234 toll free, (541) 334-6054 or accessed on the World Wide Web.

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