MONTREAL, CANADA, Jun 25 (MARKET WIRE) --
Radialpoint, a leading provider of managed Internet security and care
services to the world's largest Internet Service Providers (ISPs), today
announced that it has joined the Anti-Virus Product Developers Consortium
(AVPD). Led by ICSA Labs, an independent division of Verizon Business,
the industry group develops criteria standards and conducts certification
testing of anti-virus products and solutions.
Since its inception in 1991, the consortium has attracted an
international group of anti-virus software developers that represent many
of today's market leaders. The mission of the AVPD is to use the
expertise of its members to continually identify and evaluate security
issues, develop certification guidelines, design knowledge and
information-based solutions, and promote confidence in the use of
anti-virus products worldwide.
"The insight we're gaining from Radialpoint's experience with malware
issues will assist ICSA Labs in developing criteria that allow for
objective product testing," said George Japak, managing director, ICSA
Labs. "Together, ICSA Labs, Radialpoint and the Anti-Virus Product
Developers Consortium are driving the development of superior products
through testing and certification, and increasing customer confidence in
their functionality."
The Radialpoint Virus Protection Service helps defend against threats
such as viruses, Trojans and worms by scanning, detecting and
disinfecting the subscriber's computer. The service automatically
updates, keeping users constantly protected. The Radialpoint Virus
Protection Service is currently available in North America and Europe
through vendors including Verizon, Bell Canada, TELUS and Virgin Media.
"Protecting consumers online isn't the job of a single organization or
company, but the industry as a whole. We are excited to be working with
other leaders in the field to strengthen our collective response to the
pervasive threat of computer viruses," said Hamnett Hill, CEO of
Radialpoint. "Through our participation in the ICSA Labs Anti-Virus
Product Developers Consortium, we reinforce our commitment to helping
create a better, safer Internet and continue to develop the best possible
protective technologies for our ISP partners and their subscribers."
ICSA Labs offers vendor-neutral testing and certification for hundreds of
the world's top security products including many of the anti-virus,
firewall, IPSec VPN, SSL VPN, network IPS and anti-spyware products
commonly deployed today.
About ICSA Labs
ICSA Labs, an independent division of Verizon Business, offers
vendor-neutral testing and certification of security products. Many of
the world's top security vendors submit their products for testing and
certification at ICSA Labs. Businesses rely on ICSA Labs to
authoritatively set and apply objective testing and certification
criteria for measuring product compliance and reliability. For more
information about ICSA Labs, please visit: http://www.icsalabs.com.
About Radialpoint
Radialpoint is a leading provider of managed Internet security and care
services for Internet service providers (ISPs). Its Value Added Services
(VAS) are currently available to over 20 million broadband subscribers
worldwide. Radialpoint's Services and Managed VAS Platform enable ISPs to
generate new revenue and significantly lower operational costs associated
with supporting and bringing new Internet services to market. Its
customers include Bell Aliant, Bell Canada, TELUS and Videotron in
Canada; AT&T/ BellSouth and Verizon in the US; and, ONO, and Virgin Media
in Europe. Radialpoint is headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with offices
in Europe.
For more information, visit http://www.radialpoint.com/.
Contacts:
Radialpoint
Cathy Stojak
Media Relations
cathy.stojak@radialpoint.com
1-514-286-2636 x2806
High Road Communications
Michael Sznajdruk
msznajdruk@highroad.com
613-688-1189
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