Bell launches secure Internet service for small and medium size enterprises
Bell Internet Protect powered by McAfee lets customers manage their own security services
MONTREAL, Oct. 18 2010 --
small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The service combines both email and Internet security, enabling
Bell customers to manage their own security services.
Bell Internet Protect powered by McAfee has extensive capabilities: online protection for computers, servers
and email against security threats such as viruses, spyware and more; firewalls for desktop computers;
secure searches, Website blocking and filtering; vulnerability analysis of Web services; compliance with the
PCI (Payment Cards Industry) standard; email security services through McAfee-hosted servers;
messaging server security; and a management console that centralizes installation and configuration
activities along with report production, updates and group management.
"Ease of use, top-notch solutions and a security administration portal
make Bell Internet Protect powered by McAfee a first-class product for
small and medium businesses," said Peter Kerr, Vice-President -
Marketing, Bell Business Markets. "Our partnership with McAfee is in
line with our commitment to deliver corporate-class, value-added
solutions to our SME customers."
"We're helping Bell bring big business protection to small and medium
businesses," said Ross Allen, senior vice president, Canada and
Northeast United States, McAfee, Inc. "Partnering with Bell enables
us to bring the strongest possible protection to this market, allowing
SMEs to focus on their business and leave the security to us."
About McAfee, Inc.
McAfee, Inc., headquartered in Santa Clara, California, is the world's largest dedicated security technology
company. McAfee delivers proactive and proven solutions and services that help secure systems,
networks, and mobile devices around the world, allowing users to safely connect to the Internet, browse
and shop the Web more securely. Backed by unrivaled Global Threat Intelligence, McAfee creates
innovative products that empower home users, businesses, the public sector and service providers by
enabling them to prove compliance with regulations, protect data, prevent disruptions, identify
vulnerabilities, and continuously monitor and improve their security. McAfee secures your digital world.
http://www.mcafee.com
McAfee Canada is headquartered in Markham, Ontario, with regional offices across Canada. The
company's Consumer Software Research and Development facility in based in Waterloo, Ontario.
About Bell
Headquartered in Montréal, Bell is Canada's largest communications company, providing consumers and
business with solutions to all their communications needs, including Bell Mobility wireless, high-speed Bell
Internet, Bell TV satellite television and Bell Fibe TV, Bell Home Phone local and long distance, and Bell
Business Markets IP-broadband and information and communications technology (ICT) services.
The Bell Mental Health Initiative is a multi-year charitable program that promotes mental health across
Canada via the Bell Let's Talk anti-stigma campaign and support for community care, research and
workplace best practices. Bell is wholly owned by BCE Inc. (TSX, NYSE: BCE). For information on Bell
products and services, please visit www.bell.ca. For BCE corporate information, please visit www.bce.ca.
For further information:
Marie-Ève Francoeur
Bell Media Relations
Tel. 514 391-5263 / 1 877 391-2007
marie-eve.francoeur@bell.ca
SOURCE Enterprise