MONTREAL, CANADA – July 15, 2009 – Radialpoint, the leading provider of ISP-delivered, managed IT services and support for the digital home, is pleased to announce that five West Coast Labs Checkmark Certifications have been awarded to the latest version of the Radialpoint Internet Security Services (RPS). West Coast Labs is one of the world’s foremost independent test laboratories for information security products and services. The certifications include Anti-Virus Desktop, Anti-Virus Disinfection, Anti-Spyware Desktop, Anti-Trojan and Anti-Malware.
"The Checkmark Anti-Malware certification is a rigorous testing program that validates a product's capability to detect and block a wide variety of malicious software in the form that include Viruses, Worms, Trojans and Spyware," said Lysa Myers, director of research, West Coast Labs. "The latest version of the Radialpoint Internet Security Services continues as one of the few integrated threat management solutions we have tested that does this to a good effect."
“The West Coast Labs Checkmark Certifications validate the quality and reliability of our security services, further reinforcing our position as a provider of industry-leading solutions,” said Marty Algire, Vice-President of Products at Radialpoint. “Meeting the high standards of a respected authority such as West Coast Labs demonstrates our on-going commitment to offer our ISP partners and their subscribers assurance that they are receiving the highest quality protection on the market today.”
Checkmark Certification is an industry-leading certification system specializing in rigorous real-world testing and providing end users with confirmation of a product or service’s effective functionality and performance. The Checkmark Certification testing criteria are peer reviewed by the West Coast Labs Technology Forum – a group of senior IT security professionals in major corporate organizations around the world – to ensure that standards and accreditation criteria are an accurate reflection of user requirements.
With more than 10 years experience in the security product testing arena, West Coast Labs has developed an extensive portfolio of services to validate software functionality, performance and effectiveness in a variety of technical and business contexts. Checkmark Certification provides a level of assurance across a wide range of technologies available worldwide, ensuring products and services perform to industry-accepted standards.
RPS is a comprehensive all-in-one Internet security solution delivered through Radialpoint’s Internet Service Provider (ISP) partners worldwide. RPS provides industry-leading Anti-Virus, Anti-Spyware, Firewall and Fraud Protection services at its core, with additional Parental Controls, PC Optimizer, Pop-Up/Ad Blocker, Privacy Manager, and Back-up services to complete the suite. New offerings in RPS 8.0 include a behaviour-based malware detection and removal service called Proactive Protection along with Wi-Fi Security for end-users connecting to wireless networks and hotspots. Designed for the everyday user, RPS greatly simplifies the experience of accessing and using security, still the major barriers to consumer protection online. RPS significantly reduces the burden on users and their PCs by automating critical malware updates at three hour intervals, and imposing the minimum impact on computer speed and performance. With a larger base of better-protected subscribers, Radialpoint’s ISP partners enjoy lower support calls, higher customer satisfaction, positive brand association and reduced customer churn. RPS 8.0 powers the branded security offerings of world-leading ISPs including Verizon, Virgin Media, Bell Canada and TELUS.
Radialpoint is expanding the revenue potential of Internet Service Providers (ISPs) worldwide through its managed service and support solutions for the digital home. Radialpoint solutions allow ISPs to take on the role of ”IT Manager,” by providing a fully-integrated suite of services that feature easy to use and effective management and support solutions designed for consumers. More than 50 million Internet subscribers worldwide have access to software and services from Radialpoint to protect, optimize and maintain their Internet-connected systems. Radialpoint customers now include some of the world’s largest service providers, such as BT, Verizon, AT&T, Virgin Media, Bell Canada, Cox Communications, Comcast and Sky. Radialpoint is one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies, one of Montreal’s Top 15 Employers, and a three-time recipient of the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 award for the fastest growing technology companies.
Radialpoint is headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with offices in Boston, Toronto and Europe. For more information, visit http://www.radialpoint.com.
Media contact:
Cathy Stojak
Radialpoint
cathy.stojak@radialpoint.com
Tel: +1-514-286-2636 ext. 2806
Note: this level of certification is valid until Sept. 30, 2009. For current certification, please visit the Awards & Certifications page.
Dov Smith
Director of Strategic Communications
Tel: +1-514-286-2636 ext.2915
dov.smith@radialpoint.com
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