22 May 2002

Symantec introduces first single-solution security appliance for the Hong Kong enterprise market

17 May 2002

Symantec gives Hong Kong customers a chance to win IBM notebook, Sony PlayStation 2

26 April 2002

Symantec Security Response tracks W32.Klez as one of the fastest spreading viruses to date

22 March 2002

Symantec unveils first complete line of Internet security and problem-solving products for Mac OS X

8 March 2002

Symantec introduces its first plug-and-protect security appliance for Hong Kong SMEs and branch offices

7 February 2002

Symantec names David Sykes Director of North Asia

31 January 2002

Symantec unveils Norton Internet Security 2002 Professional Edition and Norton Antivirus 2002 Professional Edition

17 January 2002

Symantec Ghost 7.5 provides increased network management capabilities from Windows XP logo certification

7 January 2002

Symantec's Enterprise Security Manager 5.5 provides businesses with single-site tools to plan, supervise and monitor network security policies

5 December 2001

Symantec protects against new computer worm - W32.Goner.A@mm

28 November 2001

Hong Kong Correctional Services Department chooses Symantec for data protection

15 November 2001

Symantec announces new version of pcAnywhere providing secure remote access and Windows XP logo certification

1 November 2001

Gartner Dataquest ranks Symantec as the world's leading security software provider

19 September 2001

Symantec's first local partner programme arms Hong Kong businesses with world-class Internet security solutions

19 September 2001

Symantec warns of a level 4 computer worm: W32.Nimda.A.@mm

31 August 2001

Symantec launches new problem-solving products to support Windows XP

31 August 2001

Symantec makes Internet security protection a breeze with its 2002, Windows XP compatible versions of world's most trusted security products

29 August 2001

Symantec targets Hong Kong enterprises with the launch of top line security firewall / VPN appliance

6 August 2001

Symantec announces first integrated anti-virus and content filtering solution for Web Gateway

2 August 2001

IDC market data confirms strong growth by Symantec

20 July 2001

Symantec upgrades virus threat level of W32.SirCam.Worm@mm worm from 3 to 4

19 June 2001

Chinese University study for Symantec shows most parents fail to protect children from Internet hazards at home

13 June 2001

Symantec announces Security Services in Hong Kong, addressing demand for outsourced network security services

14 May 2001

Symantec's Instrusion Prevention, Vulnerability Assessment and AntiVirus Solutions Detect and Prevent Sadmind/IIS Worm, Protecting Critical E-mail and Web Servers

9 May 2001

Symantec warns of a computer worm: VBS.VBSWG2.X@mm

27 April 2001

Symantec warns of a computer worm: 32.Badtrans.13312@mm

25 April 2001

Symantec Ghost 7.0 available in Hong Kong with enhanced features for PC management

19 April 2001

Symantec launches Symantec AntiVirus 2001 for Palm OS and Norton AntiVirus 2001 Professional Edition

29 March 2001

Symantec offers more enterprise class security products in Hong Kong than ever before

15 March 2001

Symantec releases pcAnywhere 10.0, New version of award winning software offers secure, faster remote access solution

14 March 2001

Symantec discovers new computer virus W32.Magistr.24876@mm

8 March 2001

Symantec offers customers HK$100 discount on Palm Pilot in special security promotion

20 February 2001

Symantec's Allcorn speaks on cyber security at Hong Kong Information Infrastructure International Conference

16 February 2001

Symantec to be key advisory partner HKPC's new computer security initiative, CERT

8 February 2001

Symantec extends Norton AntiVirus for Lotus Notes/Domino to Unix and OS/400 operating environments

20 December 2000

Symantec provides free tool to detect and repair highly destructive w32.kriz Christmas virus

19 December 2000

Symantec merger with Axent Technologies approved by shareholders

6 December 2000

Symantec celebrates the Holiday seasons with a special offer on the most popular computing protection software

27 November 2000

Symantec launches Chinese language version of best-selling Norton Internet security products

03 November 2000

Symantec adds Digital Immune System capabilities to new version of Norton AntiVirus Corporate Edition

30 October 2000

Symantec Appoints New Marketing Manager

19 October 2000

New IDC research for Symantec reveals Hong Kong businesses have no formal Internet Security policy in place

11 October 2000

Symantec's Norton SystemWorks 2001 extends problem-solving capabilities to Windows Me platform, Windows NT, Windows 2000

2 October 2000

Symantec announces pcAnywhere is first remote control software to offer support for Microsoft Windows' Millenium Edition

20 September 2000

New Symantec desktop firewall application helps companies counter hacker attacks

14 September 2000

Symantec Offers first Anti-Virus Technology for Palm

28 July 2000

Symantec Strengthens Security Leadership With Acquisition of AXENT

4 July 2000

Symantec takes aim at hackers and virus threats to home and business PC users with Norton Internet Security 2000

21 June 2000

Symantec announces strategy to secure enterprise organisations

20 June 2000

Symantec warns of new fast spreading polymorphic computer virus: VBS.stages.A

19 May 2000

Symantec identifies new self-mutating variant of the Loveletter Virus that renders PC's Inoperable

29 February 2000

Symantec's Norton Ghost for NetWare 2.0 reduces total cost of ownership on Novell NetWare servers

16 February 2000

Symantec strengthens content security solutions for corporate clients with US$20 million acquisition of L-3 Network Security

26 January 2000

Symantec launches Norton AntiVirus Enterprise Solution 4.0 including the new Norton AntiVirus Corporate Edition 7.0 and the new Symantec System Center

25 January 2000

Symantec appoints two senior managers for Greater China operations

22 December 1999

Symantec offers Y2K protection, support and peace of mind over the millenium period

9 December 1999

Symantec warns of W95.Babylonia - latest new virus disguised as a Y2K fix

7 December 1999

Symantec launches two new versions of Norton AntiVirus in Hong Kong for enterprise-wide anti-virus protection

2 December 1999

Symantec joins with Iomega to launch Millennium blitz promoting safe computing practice

1 December 1999

Symantec reports two new computer virus variants spreading quickly worldwide

20 October 1999

Symantec first to provide protection against latest outbreak of Melissa Virus

11 October 1999

Symantec launches Striker 32 to hit hard at complex viruses

23 September 1999

Symantec strengthens Norton AntiVirus with addition of IBM intelligent neural network boot virus technology

1 September 1999

Symantec's Norton SystemWorks 2000 "all-in-one" utilities suite offers complete PC protection and problem solving with newly improved integrated features

12 August 1999

Norton 2000 version 2.0 offers timely boost for Hong Kong businesses and individuals still lacking Y2K solution

22 July 1999

Symantec announces Internet Centric Strategy Focused on Content Security and Remote Device Management

29 June 1999

Symantec's pcAnywhere 9.0 puts MIS managers in control of network security; lowers the cost of supporting PCs

23 June 1999

Symantec guards against rising tide of email viruses with launch of three Norton AntiVirus products enhancing enterprise-wide protection

17 June 1999

Symantec warns Chernobyl virus to trigger again on 26 June

15 May 1999

Local users gain powerful Chinese language "all-in-one" utilities suite with launch of Norton SystemWorks

28 April 1999

Symantec Norton AntiVirus protects against Chernobyl virus W95.CIH

15 April 1999

Symantec corporation appoints John W. Thompson,Senior IBM Executive, as
President, CEO and Chairman

31 March 1999

Symantec Protects Users From New Melissa Macro Virus

18 March 1999

Symantec strengthens software utility solutions for corporate customers with launch of two new Norton Ghost products

15 March 1999

Symantec gears for growth in Asian software market with new management role and expanded operations

3 February 1999

IBM to Remarket Symantec's Norton AntiVirus Product Line

29 January 1999

Symantec celebrates Chinese New Year with Lai See special offer

7 January 1999

Symantec launches comprehensive range of Chinese fax/voice messaging software for SMEs and workgroups

31 December 1998

Adobe and Symantec say software seizures in Hong Kong exceed legitimate sales of their own products

23 December 1998

Symantec speeds up virus and software updates for local users with new dedicated LiveUpdate server

25 November 1998

Symantec completes tender offer for Quarterdeck shares

12 November 1998

Symantec and IBM strengthen co-operation by combining Norton SystemWorks with IBM's best selling PC

11 November 1998

Symantec first company to extend virus protection to both Lotus Notes and Microsoft Exchange environments for Chinese customers

27 October 1998

Symantec to offer premiere-level integration of Norton AntiVirus into Tivoli Enterprise and Tivoli IT Director

16 October 1998

Symantec to acquire Quarterdeck

28 September 1998

Symantec buys Intel's anti-virus business

25 September 1998

Symantec Norton SystemWorks: an "all-in-one" integrated package with all major utility functions for SMEs, personal users

22 September 1998

SME's and workgroups advance communications with WinFax PRO 9.0 and new complete messaging software, TalkWorks PRO 2.0

7 September 1998

Norton AntiVirus 5.0 for Windows NT Server spearheads Symantec's enhanced corporate antivirus protection

3 September 1998

Symantec in local language coup with simultaneous launch of Norton AntiVirus in English and Chinese

25 August 1998

Symantec Supports OS/2 Customers With New AntiVirus Product

21 August 1998

Symantec launches Norton AntiVirus for Microsoft Exchange; key component in enterprise-wide virus protection

14 August 1998

Symantec CEO, Gordon Eubanks, opens Beijing office to address fast growing demand for antivirus products in PRC

13 August 1998

Symantec launches first antivirus administration tool for Microsoft Management Console in Windows NT 5.0

30 July 1998

Symantec delivers IBM virus detection technology to Norton

26 June 1998

Symantec in China debut with launch of two simplified Chinese Norton AntiVirus products

25 June 1998

Symantec's broad product range compatible with Windows 98

25 June 1998

Symantec Acquires Ghost, Expanding Corporate Solutions Set

17 June 1998

Symantec's Norton Mobile Essentials ends mobile computing frustrations and keeps users productive on the road

17 June 1998

Mobile users keep files current with Symantec Mobile Update

17 June 1998

More Hong Kong employees use computers outside the workplace for greater flexibility, according to Symantec research

16 June 1998

Symantec commitment to Hong Kong strengthened by new customer fulfilment centre

4 June 1998

Symantec offers four times the protection with fully tested, weekly virus definition updates

1 May 1998

Symantec Chinese Norton Utilities 3.0 for Windows 95 gives Chinese computer users unrivalled problem-solving and control

17 April 1998

ACT! 4.0 from Symantec leverages the power of the Internet

9 April 1998

Chinese Norton Uninstall Deluxe safely removes files and programs in any language for Chinese Windows 95 users

19 March 1998

Symantec marks launch of Norton AntiVirus for Lotus Notes with roll out of "Virus-Free Messaging Value Pack" promotion with Lotus

25 March 1998

Symantec's new generation of Chinese remote access software

20 February 1998

In a major offering of Chinese fax software, Symantec launches Chinese WinFax PRO 8.0

16 February 1998

Hong Kong users vote Symantec as leading software vendor in three categories as products earn numerous prestigious awards

14 January 1998

Symantec announces Norton Utilities 3.0 for Windows 95 giving computer users unrivalled problem-solving and control

12 December 1997

Symantec Launches Chinese Version of Norton AntiVirus for Windows NT Servers

12 December 1997

Symantec Launches Norton CrashGuard Deluxe

10 December 1997

Symantec Launches Chinese Version of Norton AntiVirus 4.0 Gold Version

26 November 1997

Symantec Offers Special Promotional Prices and Holiday Bundles

26 November 1997

Asia Pacific Region the Powerhouse of Symantec's Record Worldwide Growth

24 October 1997

Symantec launches Norton Uninstall Deluxe

14 October 1997

Symantec Launches Norton AntiVirus for Windows NT Servers

14 October 1997

Symantec launches Norton AntiVirus Gold 4.0

29 September 1997

Symantec Launches pcANYWHERE32 v8.0

28 September 1997

Peregrine protects computers and networks with Norton AntiVirus

12 September 1997

Most computer users at risk of infection through failure to keep anti-virus software protection current

29 August 1997

Internet research highlights home PC users most at risk from computer viruses

29 August 1997

Symantec Launches Asia-Pacific AntiVirus Research Centre (SARC)

11 August 1997

Symantec launches Chinese pcANYWHERE32 v7.5 for Windows 95/NT

29 July 1997

Symantec Launches Norton AntiVirus Gold Edition 2.0

25 July 1997

Symantec Debuts Multi-Tier Virus Protection Solution

10 July 1997

Symantec Launches Asia Pacific Online Media Centre

05 May 1997

Symantec Launches Chinese Norton Utilities 2.0

15 April 1997

Symantec launches WinFax PRO 8.0

04 March 1997

Symantec strengthens its presence in Hong Kong

04 March 1997

Symantec launches Chinese Norton AntiVirus 2.0 for Windows NT