Command Software Systems Unveils Web-Based Instant Virus Scanning, Disinfection Service.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers JUPITER, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 30, 2000 ``Command On Demand'' First Fully Portable Online Scanning Service Offering ISPs, ASPs, Portals State-Of-The-Art Anti-Virus Defense Calling it a new weapon in the fight against computer viruses, Command Software Systems Inc. (www.comandcom.com) today introduced "Command On Demand," the Internet's first online instant virus scanning and disinfection disinfection, n the process of destroying pathogenic organisms or rendering them inert. disinfection, full oral cavity, n a procedure used to reduce active periodontal disease, usually completed within a certain short time frame. service for ISPs, ASPs and Web portals See portal. that is fully portable to UNIX UNIX Operating system for digital computers, developed by Ken Thompson of Bell Laboratories in 1969. It was initially designed for a single user (the name was a pun on the earlier operating system Multics). , Mac, O/S, Linux, NT, Windows 2000 & ME. Unlike other anti-virus services, this 100 percent portability makes "Command On Demand" fully hostable from an ISP's, ASP's or Web portal's internal site, keeping the customer base secure. The company also announced today that Virus.com (www.virus.com), a portal for virus information, will be using "Command On Demand" on its Web site under the name "Virus Striker." The service will be sold to users on quarterly and yearly subscriptions. Brad Goodyear, president of Virus.com, said, "Virus Striker (Command On Demand) represents advanced new technology at an exciting time on the Internet as Internet traffic Internet traffic is the flow of data around the Internet. It includes web traffic, which is the amount of that data that is related to the World Wide Web, along with the traffic from other major uses of the Internet, such as electronic mail and peer-to-peer networks. grows making Web surfing Refers to jumping from page to page on the Web. Just as in "TV channel surfing," where one clicks the remote to go from channel to channel, the hyperlink on Web pages makes it easy to jump from one page to another. a better experience." Dyan Dyer, founder, president and 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. of Command Software Systems, said, "With the introduction of our new `Command On Demand' service, ISPs, ASPs, portals and businesses around the world can offer their customers instantly up-to-date virus detection 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Computer users can go to a Web site offering the `Command On Demand' service and have their systems checked for viruses. If a virus is detected, `Command On Demand' disinfects their system right on the spot." How "Command On Demand" Works The "Command On Demand" service is built around Command Software Systems' state-of-the-art Command AntiVirus Refers to detecting and blocking computer viruses. See antivirus program, behavior blocking, virus and virus hoaxes. (TM) product featuring the advanced HoloCheck(TM) scanning technology, providing unsurpassed detection of even previously unknown viruses. Once ISPs, ASPs, portals or businesses place "Command On Demand" on their servers, Command Software Systems updates the program every two hours with the latest, most current defense against viruses. With "Command On Demand," users can log on to the service and have an instant check of their system. Depending on the user's connection, a virus check takes a few minutes to perform. ISPs, ASPs or portals can host "Command On Demand" as a value-added service A value-added service (VAS) is a telecommunications industry term for non-core services or, in short, all services beyond standard voice calls and fax transmissions. to its customers, as a subscriber service, or service with banner ads A graphic image used on Web sites to advertise a product or service. Banner ads come in numerous sizes, but are often rectangles 460 pixels wide by 60 pixels high. Also 460 x 55 and 392 x 72 sizes are commonly used. placed above and below the scan engine page. For business IT directors and network administrators, "Command On Demand" can provide emergency help if a virus attacks an individual system by allowing the administrator to direct all users to go immediately to "Command On Demand" for instant scanning and disinfection. "Command Software Systems has a proven record of supplying state-of-the-art virus detection and protection," said Ms. Dyer. "Releasing our portable `Command On Demand' service is another achievement for us it the battle against viruses." About Command Software Systems Inc. Command Software Systems was established in 1984 and is a leading provider of virus scanning technology and virus protection. Offering supreme customer care with a 24/7/365 Virus Emergency Response Team, Command Software Systems protects the academic community, federal, state and local government and corporations requiring stringent virus protection. Command Software Systems Inc. is based in Jupiter, Fla., and operates offices in Los Gatos Los Gatos (lôs gä`tōs, lŏs, găt`əs), city (1990 pop. 27,357), Santa Clara co., W Calif.; inc. 1887. It is an affluent residential community and health resort. , Calif., U.S.A.; England, U.K.; Helmond, Netherlands; and Melbourne, Australia. The company has distribution agreements with partners throughout the world. For more information about Command AntiVirus software See antivirus program. (tool) antivirus software - Programs to detect and remove computer viruses. The simplest kind scans executable files and boot blocks for a list of known viruses. in the U.S.A., visit Command's Web site www.commandcom.com or call 800/423-9147 or 561/575-3200, European Headquarters, visit www.command.co.uk or call (0500) 202-444. The Asia/Pacific office may be contacted at www.commandcom.com.au. |
|
||||||||||||||
Printer friendly
Cite/link
Email
Feedback
Reader Opinion