Symantec Hosted Endpoint Protection launched in UK
Symantec's Hosted Endpoint Protection product has been launched in the UK, specifically targeting smaller businesses.
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Symantec has launched its software-as-a-service (SaaS) Hosted Endpoint Protection service across the world, having previously sold it as a US-only solution.
Targeting small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), Symantec said it will help those firms seeking to protect their IT systems without having to purchase extra hardware or software.
The SaaS solution automatically updates systems so workers' Windows-based computers are kept in line with their company's policies, even when employees are not connected to their corporate network.
Administrators can manage the service over a supported web browser and they will not need to be logged into the company's network to manage each worker computer.
Symantec Hosted Endpoint Protection also comes with advanced anti-virus, anti-spyware, firewall and host intrusion prevention technologies.
"Customers often experience pain when increased IT resources are required to stay abreast of evolving endpoint threats," said Christian Christiansen, vice president of security products and services at IDC.
"To reduce these difficulties, customers want turn-key, endpoint solutions that provide the latest protection levels with easy set up, zero maintenance and automatic upgrades. Security SaaS implementations can fully provide these solutions."
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Symantec has also made improvements to its MessageLabs Hosted Web Security with two new features.
The SmartConnect solution is aimed at businesses with roaming or highly mobile and is able to detect users' geographic location for optimal service performance.
RemoteConnect enforces "web acceptable use policies" specifically for tele-workers or employees at remote offices.
Earlier this week, Symantec announced a new mobile security strategy, designed to target a broader range of businesses.
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