14 DAY TRIAL // Security company Symantec announced an agreement to acquire Vontu, a firm which is based on data loss prevention technologies which are able to bring new features to Symantec's products. The creator of Norton Antivirus paid $350 million for the Vontu, the transaction being scheduled to end in the fourth quarter of 2007. Although it wasn't mention how Symantec plans to integrate the new technology into its software solutions, one thing is sure: the security company will be able to develop more powerful products based on the protection of our information, preventing data loss and blocking malicious attempts.
"The combination of Symantec's existing portfolio and Vontu's leading products and dedicated team enables us to deliver a central component of our Security 2.0 vision to customers − information-centric security that protects both the device and the information itself," said Tom Kendra, group president, Security and Data Management Group, Symantec. "In a business environment that is increasingly competitive, transparent and regulated, companies need confidence that their most valuable asset - information - is safe. Only then will security become more of a business enabler rather than a business inhibitor."
At this time, Symantec is one of the most powerful security companies in the world, with very efficient technologies such as Norton Antivirus, Norton 360, Norton Internet Security 2008, Norton SystemWorks and many other products. If you want to download trial versions of Symantec's solution, you can find them straight on Softpedia.
"The next wave of security is based on one simple idea - it's about the information," said Joseph Ansanelli, CEO, Vontu, Inc. "By joining forces with Symantec and building upon their strength in enterprise security and storage solutions, we will be uniquely positioned to help customers answer the important questions as to where their confidential information is stored, how it is being used, and how best to prevent its loss."