KPN's ISP Planet Internet will offer its broadband customers F-Secure's data security services in the Netherlands

Nov 3, 2006 07:17 GMT  ·  By

As part of an overall data security services partnership between KPN and F-Secure Corporation, KPN's ISP Planet Internet will offer its broadband customers F-Secure's data security services in the Netherlands. The security solution includes antivirus, antispyware, firewall, parental control and antispam components. As of November 1, 2006 Planet Internet can now offer a complete, award-winning security solution that protects their customers' computers day and night against viruses, external attacks, harmful content and spam. The broadband household penetration rate in the Netherlands is the highest in Europe and the country ranks 6th in size on the European security market.

F-Secure's unique service platforms respond to changing buying behavior in which security is bought preferably as a service. F-Secure has presently 125 Internet Service provider partners in 33 different countries. F-Secure's market share in the European Internet Service Provider broadband market is now at 36% while in Europe and North America its share is totally 25%.

"It's getting harder and harder to keep up with all the developments which come with keeping your computer safe. Secure internet is important for our customers and therefore also important for us as KPN. F-Secure developed an excellent product with fast response times, which assures the internet security of our customers. As a result of the cooperation with F-Secure we can now offer the Planet Internet customers a great product which assures that they and their families can enjoy the internet in a safe way", said Robin Clements, Director of KPN Internet at KPN.

"F-Secure is very proud to be involved in providing data security services to the customers of KPN's ISP Planet Internet. Being one of the most well-known ISPs in Europe, Planet Internet now up-graded its data security offerings to the best available on the markets. We believe that with our service solution, we are able to add remarkable value and smooth customer experience to Planet Internet's customers", said Kalle Korpi, Vice President, Service Provider Business.