Symantec‘s Norton has announced two premium security suites – Norton 360 Everywhere and an update to the award-winning Norton 360. Norton 360 Everywhere protects PCs, Macs, Android phones and tablets will be available in the first half of 2012. The top ranking security suite – Norton 360, on the other hand, is available now.
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A recent study found that some households have as many as 14 to 20 consumer digital devices. Norton 360 Everywhere makes security customisable for specific needs of the consumer.
In recent third party tests, Norton 360 ranked first in overall real-world protection and remediation from AV-TEST Institute and received top performance scores from PassMark Software.
Norton 360 version 6.0 can be installed on up to three PCs and is available for purchase in Malaysia through various retailers and the Norton online store at http://store.norton.com/my/en/. The suggested retail price is RM 229 for the standard edition including 2GB of online storage space.
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Norton 360 Everywhere Extends Powerful Protection to Multiple Devices
Norton 360 Version 6.0 Earns Highest Marks for Protection and Performance
Kuala Lumpur, 22 February 2012 – Norton by Symantec (Nasdaq: SYMC) today announced two premium security suites: Norton 360 Everywhere, which protects multiple platforms in one solution, and an update to the award-winning Norton 360. Norton 360 Everywhere, available in the first half of 2012, will provide security across PCs, Macs, Android-based phones and tablets. Norton 360 version 6.0 is available now and has just earned top rankings for both protection and performance.
Many families today have some combination of PCs, Macs, smart phones and tablets – all of which need security of their own to protect against online threats, data loss, and device loss and theft. A recent study1 found that some households have as many as 14 to 20 consumer digital devices. Norton 360 Everywhere will deliver a multiplatform solution where consumers can customize their security to meet their specific needs.
“With the introduction of Norton 360 Everywhere, we’ve expanded the powerful protection consumers know and trust to their digital devices,” said David Hall, Regional Consumer Marketing Manager, Asia Pacific, Symantec. “We are enabling consumers to protect their valuable data and personal information on many more devices.”
Norton 360 version 6.0
Norton 360 version 6.0 offers industry leading PC protection and top ranked performance. In recent third party tests, Norton 360 ranked first in overall real-world protection and remediation from AV-TEST Institute2 and received top performance scores from PassMark Software3.
Norton 360 version 6.0 highlights:
- Norton Identity Safe – Secures, remembers, and automatically enters user names and passwords while protecting users from online threats.
- Norton Management – Delivers advanced cloud-based functionality to manage select Norton products remotely for greater ease and control.
- Bandwidth Management – Limits non-critical Norton updates when connected to metered networks to avoid using up monthly data allotments or causing overage fees.
- Improved Backup – Faster and easier back up capabilities and tracking.
Pricing and Availability
Norton 360 version 6.0 can be installed on up to three PCs and is available for purchase in Malaysia through various retailers and the Norton online store at http://store.norton.com/my/en/. The suggested retail price is RM 229 for the standard edition including 2GB of online storage space. The price includes a three PC license, a one-year subscription, Symantec’s protection updates and one full year of Norton’s best-in-class customer support. All Norton 360 users with a valid product subscription are eligible to download and use the latest product versions and updates, released during their subscription period. For more information, visit the Norton Update center at http://updatecenter.norton.com.
Norton 360 Everywhere will be available in Malaysia in the first half of 2012. Details on pricing and systems requirements will be available at that time.
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