SMEs face spyware threat

Seven out of 10 SMEs worldwide have fallen victim to spyware and virus infections, but have underestimated the potential security consequences, according to new research, states Vnunet.

The latest State of Internet Security Report from Webroot Software highlights a number of problems concerning Internet security threats at small firms.

"Unlike larger corporations, SMEs often lack the monetary resources and IT expertise to install and maintain the type of protection needed in the face of today`s growing malware threats," said Webroot CEO Peter Watkins. "Most of these companies think that the real threats are viruses and worms, but the reality is that the percentage of spyware is much higher and growing quickly."

Radiant Communications has introduced its AlwaysThere business continuity solution, designed for SMEs, reports BC Technology.

Radiant`s first product offering in its new suite is an enterprise-level solution for hosting Microsoft Exchange that was previously unavailable to SMEs.

Based on grid computing, and powered by VMware, Radiant`s AlwaysThere hosted Exchange provides SMEs with a secure and fully redundant Exchange environment with continuous backups, and virtually unlimited disk space.

Fujitsu Siemens Computers (FSC) has unveiled two storage systems designed for SMEs. The vendor claims the new products, FibreCAT SX88 and TX08, are not just stripped down versions of larger systems, states Computer Reseller News.

Sean Haffey, product manager of storage at FSC, said: "Both offer faster performance and are tailored for SMEs. They are not scaled-down versions of products that large enterprises would use."

Gavin Wood, technical services manager at reseller Galtec Solutions, said: "The product line is affordable and economical. It reduces power, which is a hot topic in the channel."