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Leading enterprise data security and governance solutions provider, TITUS took a major step in consolidating data loss prevention (DLP) space by partnering with major DLP solution providers like McAfee, Symantec and Verdasys. Now, with TITUS classifications, DLP vendors can make better policy enforcement decisions and secure highly sensitive information. TITUS Message Classification, TITUS Classification for Microsoft Office, and TITUS Classification for Desktop are all certified as McAfee Compatible, and can be deployed through the ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO). Additionally, administrators can use ePO to monitor classification activity and gain insights into events, such as policy warnings, as they occur.Read More…

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Leading South African distributor, Drive Control Corporation (DCC) recently expanded its team with the appointment of Robert Smyth as their new Western Digital (WD) Product Specialist and Sean Cocks as its new Symantec Consumer Product Specialist. Robert Smyth will be responsible for promoting the WD brand to the South African channel as well as providing support to resellers. He will also manage and develop sales, handle marketing, promote and drive training, manage all purchasing, sales and stock forecasts and keep abreast of market trends. He will also manage the vendor relationship and ensure that the WD products are supported by strong product skills and knowledge. Read More…

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Leading South African ICT solutions provider XON announced that it had partnered with Symantec to offer cloud services in South Africa. As a Symantec Gold Partner, XON has invested heavily in the creation of high-end skills in this area, making it one of the most qualified and experienced Symantec partners to offer such solutions. “Regardless of which industry they are in, customers want a managed service that comes with a guaranteed outcome for a predictable, monthly flat fee. It means that customers do not have to pay for costly on-site security resources, nor do they have to pay exorbitant licensing costs.Read More…

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The first week of Olympic ticket payments has seen the continuance of cyber attacks, according to the latest information from Norton. Cyber criminals have employed tried and tested methods to target ticket hopefuls, including poisoned Internet search results and fake e-mail confirmations. Over 1 500 malicious Web links were identified when searching for common Olympic related terms such as “London 2012 stadium diagram”, “London 2012 stadium seating chart”, “London 2012 stadium map” and “London 2012 logo ideas”. Read More…

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Fujitsu today announced that it is providing PRIMERGY server and ETERNUS storage customers with enhanced access to the market-leading data protection suite Backup Exec from Symantec, making it easier to back up and protect vital business data. Fujitsu is offering Backup Exec as an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) product, providing the software together with its high-performance and reliable ETERNUS storage systems and PRIMERGY x86 servers
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Aptec Holding, one of the largest distributors in the region expanded its relations with Symantec with signing of an sole distribution agreement to distribute Symantec products in Pakisten. To commemorate agreement with Aptec launched roadshows in Karachi and Lahore, in association with Symantec, which were attened by more than 120 channel executives from 60 channel resellers to train resellers on Symantec products and solutions. Rizwan Ahmed, Country Manager, Aptec Pakistan also participated actively in the roadshows.Read More…

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Norton by Symantec, the Internet security specialist unveiled its free online Cybercrime Index to tackle the issue of cyber crime, by tracking and warning computer users about daily cybercrime risks around the world. The Norton Cybercrime Index is free to the public and alerts consumers to the most dangerous websites, the most hijacked search terms by cybercriminals, as well as top scams, identity theft and spam.
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