SANTA CLARA, Calif., July 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- McAfee, Inc.
(NYSE: MFE) today announced a new exclusive partnership with Toshiba to
provide a 30-day free trial of McAfee(R) Internet Security Suite on Toshiba
laptop computers destined for the consumer and small and medium-size
business channels in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The McAfee(R)
Internet Security Suite with SiteAdvisor(R) will be included on Toshiba
laptops supporting over 24 languages in 42 countries.
"We are pleased to be working with Toshiba to offer pre-installed,
proactive online security for Toshiba's products in these regions of the
world," said Todd Gebhart, senior vice president and general manager,
McAfee consumer, mobile and small business. "Clearly, computer security is
a global issue, and this expansion extends our footprint in the more than
120 countries where McAfee has a presence. By making our award-winning
Internet Security Suite available at the time of a new PC purchase, Toshiba
and McAfee are greatly expanding the number of individuals who will benefit
from strong security protection from the time they power up."
McAfee(R) Internet Security provides comprehensive PC protection to
keep consumers and their families safe from online threats and shields them
from risky Web sites. It offers anti-virus, anti-spyware, anti-phishing and
two-way firewall protection. Additionally, it includes anti-spam, parental
controls, identity protection and a powerful Web site safety advisor
enabling consumers to safely surf the Web.
"McAfee Internet Security Suite offers both comprehensive security and
automatic daily updates, so consumers are fully protected against the
newest online threats without having to manually update their software,"
said Thomas Teckentrup, General Manager Computer Systems EMEA, Toshiba.
"This partnership complements our state-of-the-art product lineup with an
industry-leading software solution -- all for the benefit of our
customers."
About Toshiba Europe GmbH:
Toshiba Europe GmbH in Neuss is the European headquarters for products
that include computer systems, projectors, memory media, and entertainment
electronics. The Toshiba Corporation was established 130 years ago and is
considered to be one of the biggest technology-based companies worldwide.
About McAfee, Inc.
McAfee, Inc., headquartered in Santa Clara, California, is the world's
largest dedicated security technology company. It delivers proactive and
proven solutions and services that secure systems and networks around the
world, allowing users to browse and shop the Web securely. With its
unmatched security expertise and commitment to innovation, McAfee empowers
home users, businesses, the public sector and service providers by enabling
them to comply with regulations, protect data, prevent disruptions,
identify vulnerabilities and continuously monitor and improve their
security. http://www.mcafee.com.
McAfee and/or other noted McAfee related products contained herein are
registered trademarks or trademarks of McAfee, Inc., and/or its affiliates
in the US and/or other countries. McAfee Red in connection with security is
distinctive of McAfee brand products. Any other non-McAfee related
products, registered and/or unregistered trademarks contained herein is
only by reference and are the sole property of their respective owners. (C)
2008 McAfee, Inc. All rights reserved.
SOURCE McAfee, Inc.
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CONTACT:
Francie Coulter of McAfee, Inc.,
+1-408-346-3436, Francie_coulter@mcafee.com; or Mindy Whittington
of Red Consultancy, +1-415-618-8811,
mindy.whittington@redconsultancy.com, for McAfee, Inc.
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