Symantec to Deliver Accelerated Problem Resolution with pcAnywhere 11.0.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers CUPERTINO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 2, 2003 Enhanced Remote Control, File Transfer and Remote Management Tools Save IT Administrators Valuable Time Symantec Corp. (Nasdaq:SYMC SYMC Symantec Corporation (stock symbol) ), the world leader in 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. , today announced pcAnywhere 11.0, the world's leading remote control solution. pcAnywhere 11.0, scheduled to be widely available in June 2003, extends beyond remote control by providing IT administrators integrated Remote Management tools and enhanced file transfer to further accelerate helpdesk and server support problem resolution. For both the enterprise helpdesk and the small business IT department, pcAnywhere 11.0 saves companies money and time by enabling administrators to connect to machines all over the world or even in their own office without leaving their desk. Added connection features enhance ease-of-use by allowing administrators to begin remote sessions in fewer steps, record connection histories and organize the connection items in folders or in a central location. "For years, pcAnywhere has focused on the changing needs of network administrators and information technology personnel, offering them a secure, customizable solution that can drastically reduce helpdesk and server support costs," said Greg Gotta, vice president, product delivery, Symantec Corp. "Symantec's latest version of pcAnywhere continues to reduce total cost of ownership for customers by providing advanced security, comprehensive remote management tools and best-of-breed remote control." Symantec's pcAnywhere 11.0 offers a complete toolset designed to drastically reduce the resolution time for helpdesk and server support with a three-fold solution: remote control, remote management and file transfer capabilities. Remote Management tools are run on the helpdesk machine but affect the connected host computer. The task manager tool, for example, allows users to remotely manipulate applications and processes on a host computer. Command Prompt The symbol displayed in a command-driven system that indicates it is ready for user input. For example, in a DOS command line or in the Windows emulation of the DOS command line, c:\budget> would be the command prompt when the current drive is C: and the current directory is BUDGET. provides a command line interface for DOS commands A partial list of the most common commands for Microsoft's MS-DOS operating system follows. In versions 5 and later only, the user can get help by typing HELP at the shell prompt. (Before version 6, the help displayed by this command is very basic and not interactive. on the host. Remote Regedit allows complete manipulation of the host machine's registry. Enhanced file transfer functionality now allows files to be sent in the background while queuing additional files to be sent. pcAnywhere 11.0 allows customers to save valuable time with new tools that simplify the task of transferring files. Users can transfer files in the background and even queue up Verb 1. queue up - form a queue, form a line, stand in line; "Customers lined up in front of the store" queue, line up stand, stand up - be standing; be upright; "We had to stand for the entire performance!" file transfers to send to multiple machines. New Command Queue A command queue is a queue for delaying the execution of commands, usually either in order of priority or on a first-in first-out basis. They are often useful in synchronous applications, where a command executor may receive a new command while it is still performing a previous files can combine file transfers with DOS commands to generate batch files that accomplish specific tasks such as software updates. With a continuing commitment to security, pcAnywhere 11.0 includes additional protection to enhance the already unmatched security found in pcAnywhere. IT administrators will find value in the ability to enforce security policies and restrict access leveraging Windows policy management. Additionally, pcAnywhere integrates with RSA's SecurID to provide a two-factor authentication The use of two independent mechanisms for authentication; for example, requiring a smart card and a password. The combination is less likely to allow abuse than either component alone. See authentication. method to ensure only authorized users authorized user Radiation physics A person who, having satisfied the applicable training and experience requirements, is granted authority to order radioactive material and accepts responsibility for its safe receipt, storage, use, transfer and disposal can connect to a pcAnywhere host. pcAnywhere 11.0 includes the Symantec Packager which provides administrators with the ability to create a customized installation where they can choose which components to install and set application defaults. Once the customized install is created, it can be sent to users with the new package deployment tool. Pricing and Availability pcAnywhere 11.0 is scheduled to be available through Symantec's network of distributors and resellers in June 2003. For additional product information call 800/745-6054 or visit www.symantec.com. To obtain licensing information or to locate a reseller, visit http://enterprisesecurity.symantec.com/license on the World Wide Web. Estimated single seat retail pricing for pcAnywhere is US$199.95. For small business users, the product will be available in 5-user and 10-user packs for estimated retail prices of US$799.95 and US$1,599.95 respectively. About Symantec Symantec, the world leader in Internet security technology, provides a broad range of content and network security software and appliance solutions to individuals, enterprises and service providers. The company is a leading provider of client, gateway and server security solutions for virus protection, firewall and virtual private network, vulnerability management, intrusion detection See IDS and IPS. , Internet content and e-mail filtering Email filtering is the processing of e-mail to organize it according to specified criteria. Most often this refers to the automatic processing of incoming messages, but the term also applies to the intervention of human intelligence in addition to artificial intelligence, and to , remote management technologies and security services Security services are state institutions for the provision of intelligence, primarily of a strategic nature, but also including protective security intelligence. Examples include the Security Service (MI5) and the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) in the United Kingdom, and the to enterprises and service providers around the world. Symantec's Norton brand of consumer security products is a leader in worldwide retail sales and industry awards. Headquartered in Cupertino, Calif., Symantec has worldwide operations in 36 countries. For more information, please visit www.symantec.com. 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