Symantec announces new version of pcAnywhere providing
secure remote access and Windows XP logo certification
Hong Kong -- 15 November 2001 - Symantec, a world leader
in Internet security, has announced pcAnywhere 10.5 the latest version
of Symantec's market leading, user-friendly remote control solution. pcAnywhere
10.5 includes a new security assessment tool, improved installation functionality
for IT administrators and Windows XP logo certification. The new application,
available in Hong Kong today, helps IT administrators improve their productivity
and access servers from a remote location, while also providing users
with fast, easy access to any PC.
Key features of the new package include a rebootless host, which allows
IT administrators to install pcAnywhere 10.5 without the need to reboot
a computer. The rebootless host is a self-contained package that can be
quickly deployed and installed to resolve a problem, and is critical for
IT administrators working on servers that are required to remain running
constantly.
The new assessment tool also allows users to diagnose their current pcAnywhere
host configuration and take advantage of any additional security features
that are available. In order to provide customers with a complete record
of the frequency and names of users who connect to their computer, the
software will keep a record of successful logged port scans as well as
failed login attempts on the pcAnywhere port.
"In today's connected world, IT professionals have to manage servers
and networks enterprise-wide and provide helpdesk support to mobile workers
wherever they are located," said Daniel Cheng, managing director
for PRC/Hong Kong, Symantec. "As the need to save valuable time and
IT resources continues to rise, IT administrators and mobile workers need
solutions that offer secure access to remote machines. pcAnywhere 10.5
will provide customers the ease-of-use and confidence needed to remotely
connect to another machine located anywhere in the world."
Mr Cheng added that pcAnywhere's optimised design ensures high performance
at any connection speed, across a wide range of connection methods-including
standard modems, ISDN lines, TCP/IP, infrared and wireless connections.
According to International Data Corporation (IDC), the worldwide market
for remote control/remote access software will increase at a compound
annual growth rate of 12.8% from US$349.3 million in 1999 to US$368 million
in 2004.
The latest version of pcAnywhere will build on the advanced security
features offered in the previous version, which includes ten different
authentication methods, detection of remote access vulnerabilities on
a network, three levels of encryption, serialisation to prevent unauthorised
access, and the ability to only accept connections from specified TCP/IP
addresses and subnets.
A favourite of IT departments for its reliability and secure access features,
pcAnywhere provides administrators and end-users customisable and secure
remote control for helpdesk and server support. It also offers strengthened
secured remote access to machines for day-extenders and telecommuters.
pcAnywhere has been successfully deployed on mobile machines for more
than 15 years and has won more than 75 industry awards.
Pricing and Availability
pcAnywhere 10.5 will be available through Symantec's network of distributors
and resellers late November. The value licence unit cost is HK$967.20
per user for 10 to 24 users and upgrade version of the value licence unit
is available. For additional product information call 2973 4438 or visit
www.symantec.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 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, California, Symantec has worldwide operations
in 37 countries. For more information, please visit www.symantec.com.
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