interMute and Zoom Team to Protect Internet Users from Spyware; interMute's SpySubtract Bundled by Leading Provider of Data Communication Products.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers BRAINTREE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 14, 2003 interMute, Inc., developer of award winning AdSubtract software, announced today an OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and agreement with Zoom Telephonics, Inc., to bundle interMute's SpySubtract product with Zoom and Hayes modems. The agreement offers Zoom customers instant access to protection from the latest in Internet intrusions - spyware. Spyware is a major threat to privacy and security, affecting almost anyone who uses a computer. Some popular freeware Software that is distributed without charge and which may be redistributed without charge by its users. However, ownership is retained by the developer who may change future releases from freeware to a paid product (feeware). See shareware, free software and public domain software. and music programs quietly install spyware along with their software. Spyware programs can monitor computer activities while gathering and transmitting a user's personal information. SpySubtract is an easy to-use, PC security solution that detects and safely removes Spyware. SpySubtract offers instant protection to customers. "interMute is pleased to again partner with Zoom and offer their customers enhanced online security and privacy," said Ed English, 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. , interMute. "Our SpySubtract product provides a fast, easy way to keep online activities and personal information private, and it significantly enhances a user's Internet experience - a goal that aligns with Zoom's dedication to offering fast, reliable networking products." "Zoom is dedicated to offering fast, trouble-free online communications solutions, and we see interMute as a key partner in that mission," said Terry Manning, Zoom Vice-President of Sales and Marketing. "For several years we have included interMute's AdSubtract software with our modems and now, in addition to offering our customers an ad-free Internet, we are also offering protection from malicious spyware - further improving our customers' online experiences." About Zoom Zoom Telephonics, a communications leader since 1977, designs, produces and markets dial-up modems, cable and ADSL See DSL. ADSL - Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line modems and other data communication products under its Zoom, Hayes and Global Village brands. Zoom products are available in over 3000 of the highest volume computer retailers in the USA and over 5000 retail outlets retail outlet n → punto de venta retail outlet n → point m de vente retail outlet retail n → worldwide. About interMute Founded in 1999, interMute, Inc. is a leading provider of Internet filtering See Web filtering and firewall. software. Based in Braintree, Massachusetts For geographic and demographic information on the census-designated place Braintree, please see the article Braintree (CDP), Massachusetts. Braintree is a town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 33,828 at the 2000 census. , interMute's 'Subtract' line of products is designed to make the web more productive, pleasant and private. |
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