Viruses, malicious attacks, malware and spyware meet new gatekeeper with combined technologies delivering unrivaled online and platform protection for consumers
SANTA CLARA, Calif. and MILPITAS, Calif., Aug 24, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- McAfee, Inc. (NYSE: MFE), the world's largest dedicated security technology company, and Phoenix Technologies Ltd. (Nasdaq: PTEC), the leader in PC 3.0(TM) products, services and embedded technologies, today announced their partnership to develop a product for HyperSpace(TM) -- Phoenix's groundbreaking instant-on computing environment for notebooks and netbooks. By combining technologies, McAfee and Phoenix plan to provide computer users revolutionary new levels of protection from viruses and targeted attacks as well as online malware and spyware intrusions.
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HyperSpace, a Moblin-compliant, instant-on computing environment features applications that are certified by Phoenix to ensure the integrity of the computing environment. Contents of the hard drive remain walled off from the internet and are therefore protected. By teaming with McAfee, HyperSpace is achieving new levels of consumer internet security protection.
The explosion in Web 2.0 applications, including social networking sites with cloud-based applications and functionality, has created new vehicles for launching malicious attacks, according to McAfee's "2009 Threat Predictions." Including McAfee's technology into HyperSpace means computer users will have additional protection from online threats.
"McAfee's superior technology complements the device-level protection provided by HyperSpace by blocking attacks targeting the browser or network access," said Brent Remai, vice president of consumer marketing at McAfee. "With the online threatscape constantly shifting, and computer users moving more and more of their activities and documents onto cloud-based systems, the combination of HyperSpace and McAfee represents a powerful security option available for computer users."
"Security plays a key role in our PC 3.0(TM) strategy of providing software and services that make computing devices more user-friendly," said Woody Hobbs, President and CEO of Phoenix Technologies. "Protection from malicious software and other forms of attack enhances the user experience. By itself, HyperSpace provides a secure computing environment for users to surf the Web, access applications and sensitive data and conduct financial and other transactions. Layering in McAfee's best-in-class security technology provides additional tiers of vault-like protection for computer users that are unmatched in the industry."
HyperSpace is designed to deliver significantly faster boot times, continuous, smart internet connectivity, extended battery life and new levels of security protection while online. With HyperSpace, users can begin searching the Web, send and receive email, use other Web-based applications and work in important productivity applications within seconds of turning on their computing device. Users also enjoy the benefits of up to two hours of extra battery life on their HyperSpace-enabled laptops and all-day computing on their netbooks and smartbooks. The HyperSpace platform also provides a unique computing environment that PC designers, software developers and content providers can utilize to create always-available, instant-on applications that bring new convenience, connectivity, uptime and security to users.
About Phoenix Technologies Ltd.
Phoenix Technologies Ltd. (Nasdaq: PTEC), the leader in PC 3.0(TM) products, services and embedded technologies, pioneers open standards and delivers innovative solutions that enable the PC industry's top system builders and specifiers to differentiate their systems, reduce time-to-market and increase their revenues. The Company's flagship products and services - SecureCore Tiano, Embedded BIOS, Phoenix Freeze, FailSafe, HyperSpace, and eSupport.com -- are revolutionizing the PC user experience by delivering unprecedented performance, security, reliability, continuity, and ease-of-use. The Company established industry leadership and created the PC clone industry with its original BIOS product in 1983. Phoenix has 139 technology patents and 65 pending applications, and has shipped in over one billion systems. Phoenix is headquartered in Milpitas, California with offices worldwide.
For more information, visit http://www.phoenix.com.
Phoenix, Phoenix Technologies, Phoenix SecureCore, SecureCore Tiano, Embedded BIOS, Phoenix Freeze, FailSafe, HyperSpace, PC 3.0, eSupport.com and the Phoenix Technologies logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All other marks are the marks of their respective owners.
About McAfee, Inc.
McAfee, Inc., headquartered in Santa Clara, California, is the world's largest dedicated security technology company. McAfee is committed to relentlessly tackling the world's toughest security challenges. The company delivers proactive and proven solutions and services that help secure systems and networks around the world, allowing users to safely connect to the Internet, browse and shop the Web more securely. Backed by an award-winning research team, McAfee creates innovative products that empower home users, businesses, the public sector and service providers by enabling them to prove compliance with regulations, protect data, prevent disruptions, identify vulnerabilities, and continuously monitor and improve their security. http://www.mcafee.com
McAfee, SiteAdvisor, McAfee SECURE and/or other noted McAfee related products contained herein are registered trademarks or trademarks of McAfee, Inc., and/or its affiliates in the US and/or other countries. McAfee Red in connection with security is distinctive of McAfee brand products. Any other non-McAfee related products, registered and/or unregistered trademarks contained herein is only by reference and are the sole property of their respective owners.
Forward-Looking Statements:
The information contained in this document is for informational purposes only and should not be deemed an offer by either McAfee or Phoenix, or create an obligation on McAfee or Phoenix. All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be deemed to be "forward-looking statements" under the federal securities laws, including but not limited to, statements relating to the security software industry and McAfee's and Phoenix's strategies, competitive market position, and products and technologies including the release date of new products and technologies and statements. These forward-looking statements are based on the respective management's current expectations and are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and assumptions which may cause either company's results, performance and achievements to differ materially from those expressed,
including that McAfee or Phoenix may experience delays in product development or the release of previously announced products. Each of McAfee and Phoenix reserves the right to discontinue products at any time, add or subtract features or functionality, or modify its products, at its sole discretion, without notice and without incurring further obligations. The forward-looking statements contained in this release are also subject to the risks and uncertainties more fully described in each of McAfee's and Phoenix's filings with the SEC. Neither McAfee nor Phoenix undertakes to update any forward looking statements.
Contacts:
Phoenix Technologies Ltd.
Global Press Office
Tel: +1 408 570 1060
public_relations@phoenix.com
McAfee, Inc.
Kim Eichorn
Tel: +1 408 346 3606
Kim_Eichorn@mcafee.com
SOURCE Phoenix Technologies Ltd.
http://www.phoenix.com
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