SINA and Trend Micro Expand Relationship Offer Mobile Security to Users in China
Countrys largest portal offers Trend Micro Mobile Securityto protect users against threats including viruses and SMS spam
Beijing, China January 17, 2006 Trend Micro Incorporated (TSE: 4704, NASDAQ: TMIC), a leader in network antivirus and content security and services, and SINA (NASDAQ: SINA), a leading online media company and value-added information service provider for China, today announced that they are expanding their relationship by providing security for mobile device users in China.
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The joint agreement enables SINA to distribute Trend Micro Mobile Security software to users of its Chinese Web portal. Trend Micro Mobile Security is a software solution that defends users of intelligent mobile devices against viruses and provides SMS spam filtering. Customers can download and use the software from the SINA portal at no cost through April 2006 and then purchase the ongoing service with the recurring payment appearing on their mobile phone bill.
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The mobile security service represents the latest development in the two companies relationship. In March 2005, the two companies announced that Trend Micro would provide more than 100 million SINA customers with email scanning services. Todays announcement of a joint agreement to offer mobile security services to SINAs mobile phone customers comes at a time when users are accessing the Internet via wireless devices, particularly with smartphones.
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SINA has established strong partnerships with major Chinese mobile operators and is ranked first in download traffic and service quality. Trend Micro Mobile Security allows content providers and mobile operators to reduce virus threats and enables users to enjoy value-added services with the confidence that they are protected from malicious code. Because mobile security threats are expected to increase, Trend Micro and SINA are working together to deliver comprehensive protection for users in China, enabling a safer and more secure experience for one of the worlds fastest growing smartphone markets.
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We not only provide rich content to mobile users, but we also are accountable for ensuring the security and reliability of such content, said Wang Gaofei, SINAs mobile deputy general manager. We have been looking for the best security partner in the industry to help us ensure the safest environment possible for SINA mobile services and enable users to enjoy the highest level of security. Trend Micro is, without a doubt, the right partner.
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According to David Yeh, the general manager of Trend Micros Chinese operations, the collaboration between the two companies is occurring at a timely point.
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A sea of change is taking place with mobile phone viruses, Mr. Yeh said. With the increasing popularity of smartphones in China and the increasing speed of mobile data networks, we want to ensure that Chinese mobile users avoid the threat of malicious attacks.
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Trend Micro Mobile Security 2.0 supports the following mobile device operating systems: Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003/2003SE and Symbian OS v7.0. The mobile devices supported include Nokia (3230, 6600, 6260, 6620, 6670, 7610, 6630, 6680, 6681, 6682), Panasonic (X700, X800), Sony Ericsson (P910i, P910c, P910a, P900, P908, P800, P802), Panda e88, Lenovo (ET960, ET280, ET560), BenQ (P30, P50), DOPOD (515, 535, 565, 575, 585, 586, 696, 818, 828), Motorola MPX220, Mitac Mio8390.
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AVAILABILITY
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Trend Micro Mobile Security 2.0 is available on the SINA China portal as of January 2006. Users can download the software and use the service at no charge through April 2006. After the trial period, users will pay a monthly charge that will appear on their mobile phone invoice. SINA users can download Trend Micro Mobile Security at: http://sms.sina.com.cn//act/qskj/index..html
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For more details, visit: http://sms.sina.com.cn or http://www.trendmicro.com.cn
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ABOUT SINA
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SINA (NASDAQ Code: SINA) is a leading online media and value-added information service provider dedicated to the services for Chinas mainland and global Chinese communities. With many regional websites, SINA tasks itself by serving the Great China Region and overseas Chinese people. Under its banner, there are five main business lines: SINA.com, SINA Mobile, SINA Online, SINA.net, and SINA E-Commerce, which provide online multimedia and entertainment, online user paid value-added/mobile value-added services as other serial services as E-government solutions.
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With more than 180 million registered users all around the world, and over 42 million frequent users who pay for service, and the top daily browsing traffic broken through 450,000,000 times, SINA is a highly praised Internet brand in mainland of China and global Chinese communities.
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About Trend Micro Incorporated
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Trend Micro, Inc. is a leader in network antivirus and content security software and services. The Tokyo-based corporation has business units worldwide. Trend Micro products are sold through corporate and value-added resellers and managed service providers. For additional information and evaluation copies of all Trend Micro products, visit our Web site, www.trendmicro.com
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Source: Trend Micro
