Symantec Launches New Hong Kong Online Store

New online store takes the hassle out of purchasing Norton Security Solutions

Hong Kong -- 6 May 2004 - Symantec, the global leader in information security, today announced a new Hong Kong online store specifically designed for the needs of local customers. The new site uses traditional Chinese language and accepts the Hong Kong dollar. Customers can now simply and easily download localised versions of Symantec's industry leading Internet security software solutions, including Norton Internet Security, Norton AntiVirus and Norton Personal Firewall.

By visiting http://www.symantecstore.com/hk, customers can download localised products and receive round-the-clock online purchase and support services via e-mail *. Customers can now also renew their subscriptions online.

"Recent threats such as Beagle and NetSky have made everyone from large organisations to individuals and small businesses all too aware of the need for reliable Internet security solutions," said Nichola Forster, Symantec's Senior Director for Consumer Sales in Asia Pacific. "With this new online store, we are providing customers with a hassle-free way to purchase the latest products and upgrades they need to ensure their Internet experience is safe and secure."

Symantec operates 40 online consumer stores all over the world, including the Americas, Europe, Middle East, South Africa, and Asia Pacific. All of the sites are multilingual and allow customers to purchase Symantec products in multiple local currencies.

Symantec has partnered with DigitalRiver, a global leader in ecommerce outsourcing, to provide order management and product fulfillment for all of Symantec's online stores.

* Customer Service Hotline support also available during office hours.

Please note that Symantec has launched new online stores catering to customers in Asia Pacific and Nordic Regions.

About Symantec
Symantec is the global leader in information security providing a broad range of software, appliances and services designed to help individuals, small and mid-sized businesses, and large enterprises secure and manage their IT infrastructure. Symantec's Norton brand of products is the worldwide leader in consumer security and problem-solving solutions. Headquartered in Cupertino, California, Symantec has operations in more than 35 countries. More information is available at http://www.symantec.com.

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