CA Internet Security Suites Grab #1 Position in Year-to-Date Commercial Channel Sales.After Two Years on the Market, CA Suites Rank #1 in Commercial Channel Sales According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. NPD NPD New Product Development NPD Nouveau Parti Démocratique (Canada) NPD Narcissistic Personality Disorder NPD Norwegian Petroleum Directorate NPD Nationaldemokratische Partei Deutschlands Data ISLANDIA, N.Y. -- CA, Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : CA) today announced that its home user and enterprise Internet security ''This article or section is being rewritten at Internet security is the process of protecting data and privacy of devices connected to internet from information robbery, hacking, malware infection and unwanted software. suites ranked number one for both dollar and unit sales unit sales Sales measured in terms of physical units rather than dollars. Unit sales data are often used by financial analysts when evaluating the health of a company. in the commercial channel from January - October 2007, according to the NPD Group The NPD Group, Inc. is a leading global market research company[1] founded in 1967 and provides consumer and retail information to manufacturers and retailers. Using actual sales data from retailers and distributors as well as consumer-reported purchasing behavior, NPD , Inc., a leading provider of reliable and comprehensive consumer and retail information. The suites, CA Internet Security Suite and Integrated Threat Manager, combined took 38.7 percent of unit volume share. "As evidenced by our number one ranking in commercial channel sales for security suites, we anticipate that purchasing suites, as opposed to individual point solutions, for both the home user and businesses, will continue to be a trend for 2008," said George Kafkarkou, senior vice president and general manager, CA Internet Security Business Unit. "CA has only been in this space for a short period of time, and our growth over the past two years is a true testament to our dedication to delivering world class products to our channel partners." In the sales period from January to October 2007, more than 368,000 units of CA Internet Security Suite and Integrated Threat Manager were sold through the commercial channel. The commercial channel includes resellers, Internet Service Providers Internet service provider (ISP) Company that provides Internet connections and services to individuals and organizations. For a monthly fee, ISPs provide computer users with a connection to their site (see data transmission), as well as a log-in name and password. , system builders and integrators. "We've seen phenomenal growth in the security suite software market in recent years," said Chris Swenson, Director of Software Industry Analysis at The NPD Group. "Looking at the combined results from NPD's U.S. retail and commercial point-of-sale data sets, year-to-date (Jan.-Oct. 2007) dollar volume for the entire security suite software market is up over 50% over the same period last year, making the security suite market one of the fastest growing segments in the PC software space. Clearly, a growing number of consumers and businesses are opting for an integrated, comprehensive PC security solution that will provide protection against a variety of different malware threats, including computer viruses, trojan horses It may never be fully completed or, depending on its its nature, it may be that it can never be completed. However, new and revised entries in the list are always welcome.
"CA has been a fantastic partner of ours since they entered this market a couple of years ago," said Gilbert Fiorentino, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , TigerDirect. "I am not surprised to hear that CA has grabbed the number one spot for Internet security sales in the channel. Our numbers certainly support that. Their products have been stellar performers and they have always had an innovative approach to the marketplace." CA Internet Security Suite Plus 2008 integrates Anti-Spyware, Anti-Virus, Personal Firewall, Anti-Spam, Data Transfer and Backup, and parental control functionality into a single product. CA Integrated Threat Manager combines best-of-breed Anti-Spyware and Anti-Virus and extends the functionality with a single integrated management console A terminal or workstation used to monitor and control a network. See Microsoft Management Console. for both products. About CA CA (NYSE: CA), one of the world's largest independent software companies, provides software solutions to unify and simplify[TM] IT management. With CA's Enterprise IT Management (EITM EITM Empirical Implications of Theoretical Models EITM Enterprise Information Technology Management EITM Elliot in the Morning (radio show) EITM Environmental Information Technology Management EITM Enterprise It Management ) vision and expertise, organizations can more effectively govern, manage and secure IT to optimize business performance and sustain competitive advantage. Founded in 1976, CA serves customers in virtually every country in the world. For more information, please visit www.ca.com. About The NPD Group, Inc. The NPD Group is the leading provider of reliable and comprehensive consumer and retail information for a wide range of industries. Today, more than 1,600 manufacturers, retailers, and service companies rely on NPD to help them drive critical business decisions at the global, national, and local market levels. NPD helps our clients to identify new business opportunities and guide product development, marketing, sales, merchandising, and other functions. Information is available for the following industry sectors: automotive, beauty, commercial technology, consumer technology, entertainment, fashion, food and beverage F&B is a common abbreviation in the United States and Commonwealth countries, including Hong Kong. F&B is typically the widely accepted abbreviation for "Food and Beverage," which is the sector/industry that specializes in the conceptualization, the making of, and delivery of foods. , foodservice, home, office supplies, software, sports, toys, and wireless. For more information, visit www.npd.com. Copyright (c) 2007 CA. All Rights Reserved. One CA Plaza, Islandia, N.Y. 11749. All trademarks, trade names, service marks, and logos referenced herein belong to their respective companies. |
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