Symantec and HP Integrate pcAnywhere with New HP OpenView Desktop Administrator

Technology Integration Allows Administrators and Help Desks to Lower Costs and Enhance Management Functionality

CUPERTINO, Calif. - Nov. 10, 1999 - Symantec Corporation (Nasdaq: SYMC) today announced the integration of its new pcAnywhere 9.0 remote support solution with the new HP OpenView Desktop Administrator Version 5.0 from Hewlett-Packard Company. HP will provide the integrated version of pcAnywhere as an option to its Desktop Administrator 5.0 customers, allowing them to save valuable time and money.

The integration of pcAnywhere 9.0, an advanced remote control solution for facilitating easy deployment, administration, and management of desktop PC's, enables HP OpenView administrators to access any Windows-based computer throughout the entire IT infrastructure, lowering the overall cost of desktop support. Help desks can launch a pcAnywhere session and provide hands-on troubleshooting and remote support to LAN-based, remote and mobile workers directly from the HP Desktop Administrator console.

"Whether desktop administrators and help desks are using the integrated products to upgrade and configure PC software or check for Y2K compliance, this integration allows them to more quickly and cost effectively manage systems and troubleshoot and fix PC problems," said Robin Matlock, vice president of product management, Symantec Corporation. "Additionally, tightened security in version 9.0 enables administrator's to use remote management in a secure environment."

What's New in pcAnywhere 9.0 For HP OpenView Desktop Administrator 5.0 Customers
pcAnywhere 9.0's enhanced security includes Windows NT user and group authentication on Windows 95/98 host, SNMP messaging which quickly alerts administrators of pcAnywhere activities, and central logging and auditing. All of this is viewed and managed from within the Desktop Administrator console. Version 9.0 also provides LDAP support allowing administrators to more easily locate and connect to pcAnywhere hosts and gateways on large networks, intranets and the Internet.

"Providing a world-class remote-control solution that works within the Desktop Administrator console allows our customers to provide a greater level of support and manageability to their customers," said Olivier Helleboid, acting vice president and general manager of HP's OpenView Software Business Unit. "pcAnywhere 9.0's focus on remote management and remote support make the new integration even more valuable to HP OpenView Desktop Administrator users."

About HP OpenView
HP is one of the world's largest providers of integrated management solutions for applications, systems, networks, software, desktops, security, storage and IT services. HP OpenView solutions are at work in more than 120,000 multivendor distributed computing environments world-wide. Together with offerings from more than 200 partners, HP OpenView offers a complete portfolio of services and management solutions on all major platforms. Information about HP OpenView and its solutions can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.openview.hp.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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