Computer Associates International, Inc (CA), today announced the general availability of eTrust Antivirus v7, the industry`s most powerful, easy-to-own and cost-effective solution for protecting enterprise environments from a full range of viruses and malicious code.
eTrust Antivirus v7 is powered by CA`s dual scanning engines to deliver the most reliable protection against all forms of malware. According to Meta Group, anti-virus scans typically miss viruses 1%-3% of the time. The use of multiple scanning engines significantly reduces this potential for a single scan engine failure, thereby optimising the security of the enterprise - while simultaneously helping prevent the spread of self-replicating malware to customers, trading partners and the Internet at large.
eTrust Antivirus v7 provides total coverage for the enterprise, from critical potential points of entry at the perimeter to mobile devices in the field. An intuitive Web-based management makes it easy for security administrators to automate signature distribution and track events across the enterprise. This ease of administration and signature deployment is critical for effective virus protection.
eTrust Antivirus v7 optimises the protection of mobile computers through its new "Roam About" technology that dynamically reconfigures itself to deliver signature updates across the fastest network service available in any location.
With an entry point of $35 per user, eTrust Antivirus v7 offers superior anti-virus protection at a tremendous value - including daily, digitally-signed signature updates and 24x7 technical support for one year at no additional charge.
"Viruses and malicious code represent one of the most significant threats to our IT infrastructure," said David Rowley, chief technical architect at Fujitsu Services. "CA`s highly reliable dual-scanning technology, simplified enterprise management console, timely updates and economical licensing make eTrust Antivirus a very attractive solution for countering those threats."
For a limited time, CA is also offering a free copy of eTrust Antivirus v7, plus two years of maintenance at the cost of one year, to customers that upgrade from a competitive anti-virus product. The replacement can be easily performed over the network.
"Enterprise security managers have been charged with the task of keeping their organisations completely virus-free, but they have not been given unlimited resources with which to meet this daunting challenge," said Ron Moritz, CA senior vice-president of security solutions. "CA`s eTrust Antivirus v7 directly addresses this current mismatch between the scope of the task and the allocation of resources through a unique combination of scanning power, automated administration, ongoing support and value pricing."
CA`s anti-virus technology has received a record 30 Virus Bulletin "VB100%" awards and ICSA Labs certification for detecting 100% of viruses "in the wild". It is supported by CA`s worldwide eTrust Threat Analysis and Response Global Emergency Team (TARGET), which provides around-the-clock monitoring and protection against viruses and blended threats.
eTrust Antivirus v7 protects more than 40 platforms, applications and devices, including Windows XP (32- and 64-bit), Windows Server 2003, Linux, Solaris, Microsoft Exchange, Lotus Notes, Check Point Firewall, Microsoft ISA Server, Instant Messaging, Pocket PC and Palm OS.
eTrust Antivirus is available directly from CA and from authorised CA Channel Partners in traditional boxed, licensed and OEM/system builder offerings from companies such as D&H Distributing and Systemax. In Europe, eTrust Antivirus is available exclusively from CA channel partners.
"Our customers have come to expect virus protection as part of any system we sell," said Chris Conner, director of enterprise security at SARCOM, Inc, a leading provider of enterprise technology solutions. "With CA eTrust Antivirus, we can deliver that protection for any type of environment in a way that`s both highly effective and highly automated - a key consideration at a time when most companies can`t afford to increase their IT workloads."
eTrust Antivirus is part of CA`s eTrust Threat Management solutions, which provide comprehensive "layered" security - including anti-virus, intrusion detection and vulnerability assessment.
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Computer Associates International, Inc (NYSE:CA), one of the world`s largest software companies, delivers software and services that enable organizations to manage their IT environments. Focus areas include network and systems management, storage and security management, portal and business intelligence, and application life cycle management.
Founded in 1976, CA is headquartered in Islandia, New York, and operates in more than 100 countries. For more information on CA, please visit http://ca.com.
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