SecureData, a member of the JSE-listed ERP.com Group and the southern African distributor for Trend Micro security software, today announced the latter's new 'Worry-Free Security' initiative aimed at helping smaller businesses with little or no IT support to overcome the challenge of securing their networks.
The first phase of this initiative, which over time will feature additional services and solutions designed for small and medium businesses, includes the latest versions of Trend Micro's anti-virus and anti-virus/anti-spam solutions with added personal firewall protection: Client Server Security and Client Server Messaging Security for SMB.
Trend Micro's 'Worry-Free Security' initiative offloads the time and expertise required for protecting against viruses, worms, spyware, spam, trojans and the loss of confidential information.
The initiative features three strategic components: automatic threat protection, all-in-one, integrated defence against a variety of threats, and zero administration. All three deliver an automated security shield that protects businesses while minimising the need for round-the-clock IT support. Its automatic threat protection system provides a significant, innovative solution for delivering this promise.
Trend Micro Client Server Security for SMB 3.0 combines existing threat prevention technology with a new automated approach to provide seamless monitoring, response, and defence against numerous security threats, from viruses to hackers. Client Server Messaging Security for SMB 3.0 adds protection against spam, phishing and inappropriate e-mail content. Acting as a virtual 24x7 security staff, these solutions assess, prevent, protect and clean up attacks before they become costly problems. In doing so, they help eliminate numerous security and business concerns that smaller organisations typically face.
"For small businesses, the burden of managing unpredictable threats can be immense," commented Steve Quane, general manager of Trend Micro Small and Medium Business operations. "Often companies do not have a full IT support team, and even if they do, they may not have dedicated security experts. These organisations want a single solution, with one single install and one product to manage that can help them secure their business automatically."
According to a recent Trend Micro study of small and medium businesses, 85% of respondents said they wanted a vendor to advise them of security threats and provide guidance for protecting their business assets. Additionally, 72% said they preferred limited involvement in responding to an outbreak and that they wanted a security solution to protect their computer network in a seamless, self-sufficient manner. Trend Micro's solutions are designed to meet these needs. With automated defence, companies can stay informed of their current security system status without committing valuable resources to everyday management tasks.
"Trend Micro's worry-free solutions help small and medium businesses eliminate concerns about adopting new technology, enabling them to improve their total cost of ownership as a result," Quane added. "These solutions minimise the time spent worrying about security threats, enabling customers to focus on what counts most, driving their business forward."
For further information, please contact Dean Brazier at telephone +27 (011) 257 8600; fax +27 (011) 257 8699; e-mail deanb@securedata.co.za.
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Trend Micro, Inc is a leader in network anti-virus and Internet content security software and services. The Tokyo-based corporation has business units worldwide. Trend Micro products are sold through corporate and value-added resellers.
SecureData
SecureData, an ERP.com company, is Africa's premier IT security solution provider. SecureData's solutions incorporate anti-virus and content security, network security, intrusion prevention software and network asset management. SecureData's comprehensive "Managed Security Services" include design, audit, implementation, vulnerability assessment, outsourcing and hosting. SecureData distributes, sells and supports category leading IT security products to the public, corporate and SME sectors throughout Africa as well as products and services to the SOHO and consumer markets through partnerships with ISPs.
As well as being the sole distributor in Sub-Saharan Africa for Trend Micro, SecureData is the African distributor for US-based TippingPoint Technologies and the southern African distributor for US-based Application Security, eEye, Rocket Software, RSA Security, St Bernard and Websense.
For more information please visit SecureData at www.securedata.co.za.
ERP.com
ERP.com is a JSE-listed company focused on the implementation, integration and management of enterprise applications in an e-business environment.
For more information please visit ERP.com at www.erpcom.co.za.
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