Trend Micro Announces eDoctor Global Network Partner and Technology Expansion.Business/Technology Editors EMA (1) (Enterprise Management Architecture) An earlier strategic plan from Digital for integrating network, system and application management. It provided the operating environment for managing a multi-vendor network. Conference 2000, Booth No. 124 CUPERTINO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 6, 2000 Over 25 eDoctor Service Providers; New "Carrier Class" Antivirus Technology Developed for Internet Giants Trend Micro Inc. (Nasdaq: TMIC TMIC Trend Micro Inc. (stock symbol) TMIC Top Mount Intercooler (automotive turbo systems) TMIC Traffic Management and Information Centre TMIC Training Management Information Center ), a leading provider of Internet virus protection, today announced the second stage in its worldwide eDoctor Global Network. Today's announcement introduces the broadened network of eDoctor Service Providers and "carrier-class" antivirus technology specially designed for 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. (ISPs), Application Service Providers (ASPs) and telco environments. Providing a better defense against Internet viruses, the Trend Micro eDoctor Global Network is a worldwide Internet antivirus initiative comprised of Service Providers (ASPs, ISPs, MSPs and telcos) who have selected Trend Micro technology to offer their customers value-added Internet antivirus 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 including virus-free email. Trend Micro today announced that 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. Systems, a leading provider of security management solutions for the Internet, and Syntegra, British Telecom's global consulting and information business, have joined Trend Micro's eDoctor Global Network. In addition, other network members include MCI (1) (Media Control Interface) A high-level programming interface from Microsoft and IBM for controlling multimedia devices. It provides commands and functions to open, play and close the device. (2) (Microwave Communications Inc. UUNet, PSINet, Sprint, British Telecom The telephone and communications carrier that provides services in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. It used to be a division of the British Post Office, but was privatized in 1984 under Margaret Thatcher's administration. , US WEST, Compaq Services, NTT NTT Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation NTT New Technology Telescope NTT National Technology Transfer, Inc NTT Name That Tune (TV game show) NTT National Tree Trust NTT Number Theoretic Transform , French Telecom, Fujitsu Business Systems, USi, HiNet, Hitachi Software Engineering, Infonet, Linkage, Pilot, UNISVR, Electric Mail, Internoded and Seednet. In total, over 25 worldwide Service Providers are now part of the eDoctor Global Network. In addition to the partnerships, Trend Micro announced its new carrier-class, Internet gateway (1) See cable/DSL gateway. (2) A router or server that converts IP packets to IPX, AppleTalk or some other non-IP format and vice versa. It is used to connect non-IP networks to the Internet. virus scanning software, InterScan VirusWall for ISP (1) See in-system programmable. (2) (Internet Service Provider) An organization that provides access to the Internet. Connection to the user is provided via dial-up, ISDN, cable, DSL and T1/T3 lines. . InterScan for ISP runs on both the Solaris and Linux platforms and provides high-performance, scalable, reliable, real-time Internet gateway protection against viruses and malicious code in SMPT (spelling) SMPT - Do you mean SMTP? traffic. All aspects of InterScan for ISP are redundant, swappable and fault tolerant The ability to continue non-stop when a hardware failure occurs. A fault-tolerant system is designed from the ground up for reliability by building multiples of all critical components, such as CPUs, memories, disks and power supplies into the same computer. , enabling Service Providers to provide their customers with high-availability virus-free email services. By utilizing Internet technology and working with Internet infrastructure providers and security maintenance experts, the Trend eDoctor Global Network provides both home and corporate customers with thorough virus protection, 24x7 support and information, and faster response to virus events. Trend Micro's technology cleans and eliminates viruses before en email message is delivered to the recipient. Both the sender and recipient of the email message are notified of the existence of the virus. In rare cases in which a detected virus can't be immediately removed, the recipient is advised to delete the infected message without opening it. "Combining high-technology with `high-touch' 24X7 services, Trend Micro makes Internet access See how to access the Internet. safer and helps businesses, large and small, take full advantage of the Internet Age," said Eva Chen, Trend Micro's chief technology officer. "By offering their subscribers virus-free email, Service Providers differentiate themselves from their competitors and demonstrate a high level of customer commitment." Trend Micro provides products and programs that aim to educate and retain customers of eDoctor Service Providers. As an example, Trend Micro offers a number of web-based tools that can be linked or remotely hosted. Housecall, a disk scanning tool that can be either hosted or linked from Trend Micro's web site (www.antivirus.com), offers the Service Provider's customers the added security of optimal scanning. Trend's World Tracking Center, a dynamic web page A Web page that is returned to the user with custom content based on the results of a search or some other request. Also known as "dynamic HTML" or "dynamic content," the "dynamic" word is used with Web sites to refer to custom results individualized to each user in contrast to the that quantifies global virus outbreaks in all geographical locations worldwide, allows the customers to keep abreast of the latest viruses and be prepared for them. In addition, the Virus Encyclopedia collects all known viruses as they are captured. About Trend Micro Trend Micro provides centrally controlled server-based virus protection and content-filtering products and services. By protecting information that flows through Internet gateways, email servers, and file servers, Trend Micro allows companies worldwide to stop viruses and other malicious code from a central point before they ever reach the desktop. Trend Micro's corporate headquarters are located in Tokyo, Japan, with business units in North and South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. The North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. head office is located in Cupertino, CA. Trend Micro's products are sold directly and through a network of corporate and value-added resellers. Evaluation copies of all of Trend Micro's products may be downloaded from its award-winning site, http://www.antivirus.com. Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements in this release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the level of antivirus protection given to customers of the eDoctor Global Network Service Providers and the ability of Trend Micro's products and services to help businesses take advantage of the Internet Age. The forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, the ability of Trend Micro's products to effectively protect against viruses affecting the Service Providers' customers, and other risks indicated in the Risk Factors section of Trend Micro's prospectus dated October 18, 1999 relating to the recent offering of its shares for the U.S. option program of Trend Micro's 1999 Incentive Plan. The prospectus in on file with the SEC. Actual results could differ materially. Trend Micro assumes no obligation to update this information. eDoctor is a registered trademark of Trend Micro, Inc in the US and a trademark in other countries. Other product and company names may be registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners. |
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