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Symantec Warns pcAnywhere Users to Disable Tool Symantec has confirmed that pcAnywhere users are at & increased risk& because attackers have stolen source code to the remote control tool. Symantec Acquires LiveOffice for Cloud-Based Archiving LiveOffice uses its homegrown, SaaS-based CloudMerge platform to integrate email services with archiving. Its archiving systems can be deployed for either cloud or on-site email systems and will integrate with Symantec's existing cloud services. Symantec Confirms Hackers Stole Outdated Code, Downplays Impact Symantec confirmed that hackers have obtained source code to two enterprise security products, but third-party experts said the impact on users will be minimal to none. Symantec Launches Instant Messaging Security.Cloud Any message that is malicious or violates corporate policy is automatically blocked and the user is notified. Symantec Integrates with RMM Platforms Symantec is making it easier for its managed services partners with a new strategy that will integrate its products with RMM platforms Kaseya, LabTech, Level Platforms and N-able. Symantec Hones SMB Specialization for Security, Backup Symantec will expand its SMB specialization for partners with new security and backup tracks. Cyber-Attack Fears, Data Demand Boost Symantec's Q2 Results Symantec posted strong fiscal second-quarter results based on continuing demand for security and storage products despite weak PC demand and an uncertain economy. Symantec, VMware to Offer Secure Desktop-as-a-Service Solution Symantec and VMware announced a desktop-as-a-service offering with integrated security and end-to-end application and data management capabilities. Security Threats to Big Data Help Symantec Beat the Street Strong demand in Symantec's backup, data archiving, data loss prevention and security offerings pushed revenue up 15 percent to $1.65 billion. Symantec Weighs in on Security Features of Apple iOS, Google Android Symantec researchers compared and analyzed the security decisions that went into Apple's iOS and Google's Android mobile platforms. Symantec Buys into e-Discovery with Clearwell Symantec's $390 million acquisition in Clearwell Systems will boost Symantec's offerings in the archiving and e-discovery area. Revenue Up, Profit Down at Symantec Symantec beat Wall Street analysts' projections despite a 9 percent dip in profits for the fourth quarter of 2011. Symantec Unveils Updates at Vision Conference Symantec offered a host of technology updates for partners and customers at its Vision Conference, hitting areas such as backup, storage, governance, and, of course, security. Symantec Unveils Updated Control Compliance Suite Version 10.5 of Symantec's Control Compliance Suite adds new features and standards integration into the risk and compliance monitoring solution. Symantec Board Facing Activist Shareholders A Symantec independent board member has said the company's board is & under attack& by activist shareholders critical of one of the company's big acquisitions from 2005. Virtualization, Cloud Technologies Add Complexity to Disaster Recovery Initiatives: Report A Symantec study shows the time required to recover from an outage is twice as long as respondents perceive it to be. Symantec Unveils Marketing Programs for Channel Partners The Symantec Campaign Creator and Partner Support Center for Marketing offer the company's channel partners ways to leverage Symantec's marketing resources to boost revenue and increase customer demand. Symantec Quarter Sales Flat Symantec warned that its second quarter sales and profit will likely miss Wall Street estimates, due to a delayed recovery in technology spending, with spending on data storage systems still weak. Seven Strategic Symantec Acquisitions Symantec recently solidified its security play with two key encryption acquisitions that will give its partners the ability to better package crypto products into their overall solution base. Symantec has long subscribed to the philosophy of adding capabilities through M A activity--it's 2005 merger with Veritas is a testament to that. Since that landmark deal, Symantec has kept up a steady pace in snapping up new technologies. Here are some of the biggest pick-ups Symantec has made over the last few years. Survey: Cloud Computing Not a Priority A new report issued by Symantec says businesses are focusing their 2010 IT investments in conventional technologies that will improve data center security and reliability. Cloud computing, in its various forms, are not ranked a high priority. |
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