ntl to Offer Free Version of Radialpoint's Comprehensive Anti-Virus Service to Internet Customers.LONDON & MONTREAL -- ntl, the UK's the leading consumer broadband provider, has chosen Radialpoint, a supplier of managed services An umbrella term for third-party monitoring and maintaining of computers, networks and software. The actual equipment may be inhouse or at the third-party's facilities, but the "managed" implies an ongoing effort; for example, making sure the equipment is running at a certain quality 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. , to supply premium 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 ntl Internet customers.ntl will offer free desktop anti-virus to all its customers under the product name of ntl Netguard. Updating itself every 3 hours, ntl Netguard Anti-virus will provide constant protection from 140,000 email-borne and website-based viruses, along with worms and Trojans, and will automatically clean infected files. ntl Netguard will also provide a free pop-up blocker, secure form filler A form filler is a software program that automatically fills forms in a UI. Form fillers can be part of a larger program, like a password manager or a enterprise single sign-on (E-SSO) solution. application and a privacy manager. The launch date for these free services (O.Eng. Law) such feudal services as were not unbecoming the character of a soldier or a freemen to perform; as, to serve under his lord in war, to pay a sum of money, etc. See also: Free is expected to be in Q3 2005. ntl plans to expand Netguard to include a comprehensive offering of home PC security services - including firewall, anti-spyware and parental control - all available from the same dashboard. These services, provided and managed by Radialpoint, will enable ntl to provide a seamless Internet experience for its users. Netguard will be branded and supported as an ntl product, and offered to all customers via a download from ntl's portal as well as on installation disks. John O'Dwyer, ntl's product manager for Internet services, said: "By selecting Radialpoint's Managed Services platform, ntl can offer its Internet subscribers a powerful suite of security capabilities that offer great protection and ease-of-use. Radialpoint offers a very competitive commercial offer, and a deployment model that allows ntl to install all elements of the package on a customer's PC in one download, while only activating the individual services that customers are authorised to use. This enables us to easily roll out new security services like firewall and anti-spyware to our customers." Hamnett Hill, Radialpoint's 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. , said: "ntl is giving its internet subscribers peace of mind and a better Internet experience by offering them a free anti-virus service to protect their PCs. Services such as Netguard enable broadband providers like ntl to build subscriber loyalty while reducing churn and cutting customer support costs. ntl's customers benefit from a safer, more secure online experience that ntl can manage and deliver profitably." ntl is confident that Netguard will enhance its 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. services offering, and improve loyalty amongst its 1.57 million Broadband and dial-up, Internet subscribers.A safe Internet experience is of vital importance to all Internet users Internet user n → internauta m/f Internet user Internet n → internaute m/f , especially Broadband users whose connection is "always on". ntl's research has shown that security is one of the most requested services by its customers. A comparable off-the-shelf product would cost customers an estimated pounds sterling 50, and a customer would need to renew this subscription every year in order to be protected from the most recent viruses. The launch of Netguard will help reduce the risk of a major virus outbreak, and the associated support In naval air operations, assistance provided by a force or unit to another force or unit that is under independent tactical control, neither being subordinate to the other. See also direct support; support. issues that other major outbreaks like Blaster, MyDoom and Netsky have caused for all ISPs. ntl also expects Netguard to strengthen its competitive advantage over other ISPs by offering a great deal to customers. ntl is making vast strides to improve services for Internet customers, including anti-spam and anti-virus protection on ntlworld email, the Broadband Medic self-help diagnostics and trouble-shooting tool, and new products like ntl's Broadband Plus content package. ntl is the largest Broadband supplier in the UK with 1.33 million Broadband subscribers. About Radialpoint Radialpoint is a leading provider of managed Internet services solutions for broadband providers. The Radialpoint Managed Service Delivery Platform enables large and mid-size providers to generate new revenue and significantly lower operational costs associated with supporting and bringing new Internet See Web 2.0 and Internet2. services to market. Its customers include Aliant, Bell and TELUS TELUS Telemetric Universal Sensor in Canada; Adelphia and BellSouth in the US; and ntl, Ono and Telewest in Europe. Radialpoint is headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with offices in Europe. For more information, visit http://www.radialpoint.com/. About ntl Incorporated ntl Incorporated (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : NTLI) offers a wide range of communications and content distribution services to residential and business customers throughout the UK and Ireland. ntl is the UK's largest cable company with 3 million residential customers, and the UK's leading supplier of broadband services to consumers, with over 1.3 million broadband customers. ntl's network can service 7.9 million homes in the UK. Information on ntl and its products can be obtained at www.ntl.com ntl Incorporated (NASDAQ:NTLI) |
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