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NWT and F-Secure Introduce Solution to SME Market in Hong Kong

To Protect Against Computer Threats

HK’s Unique SME-focused Security Solution with Web-based Admin Portal to Enhance Responsive Security Management

(15 February 2006, Hong Kong) In light of the ever-growing computer viruses and other threats spreading through the Internet, New World Telecommunications Ltd (NWT) today announced its partnership with F-Secure Corporation (F-Secure), an award-winning Finland-based computer security company in the global market, to launch the pioneering PC Defense, an easy-to-use and flexible managed security service. This Hong Kong’s unique PC Defense with a web-based admin portal is exclusively designed for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs), which is now available at appealing and affordable monthly fees.

An average of eight to ten new viruses is found worldwide daily. Despite of realizing the tremendously increasing threats from hackers, viruses, spam and fraud on the Internet, most of SMEs do not have sufficient IT expertise and budget, and find difficult to proactively install, update and upgrade their broadband network and computer security software. They have been looking for an easy-to-use and reliable full-featured security service. Equipped with a centralized administration portal with user-friendly interfaces, the one-stop-shop PC Defense enables SMEs to enjoy not only the simplicity in installing and managing with automatic updating function, but also the lower cost of ownership, the reliability of effective and responsive protection against new viruses and other computer threats.

“Computer viruses and threats menace every economy with remarkable loss. For instance, according to HKISPA’s latest survey on spam last year, it was recorded that over 60% of email messages in Hong Kong were spam which led to a potential economical loss up to HK$9.7 billions a year. There are no excuses for enterprises and end-users to neglect such kind of threats over computer networks and Internet,” said York Mok, Vice President of Marketing, NWT.

Mok added, “we are delighted about the partnership with F-Secure, having great confidence with its spectrum of award-winning anti-virus and data security products. The partnership signifies an extension of NWT’s corporate strategy in enhancing its next generation IP and telecom services and enriching its value added services to its customers. What’s more, PC Defense, such a world-class computer security tool, is being integrated with NWT’s broadband service, helping differentiate our broadband service as Secure Internet Connection with high-speed connectivity and round-the-clock security, yet hassle free.”

Jari Heinonen, Director of Asia Pacific, F-Secure, mentioned, “A research house recently predicted that 40% of SMEs that manage their own network security and use Internet for more than e-mail will experience a successful Internet attack this year, and more than half of them will not know that they were attacked. The needs of IT security change continuously which in turn place great demands on enterprises to increase know-how, resources and budgets to cover maintenance and upkeep. PC Defense enables SMEs to ensure cost efficient security services, which they presently lack.”

Mr Roy Ko, Manager of Hong Kong Computer Emergency Response Team Coordination Centre (HKCERT) said, “The number of computer security incidents reported to HKCERT reached 2,223 in 2005 including computer virus and malicious attacks. There has been an increasing number of reports in spamming, phishing and spyware. According to the results of Information Security Survey published by HKCERT last year, SMEs in Hong Kong experienced a larger impact of computer attacks. They were also weak in applying computer security technologies and security management practices, which are, however, important to protect their companies from cyber attacks as well as financial loss.”

Mok added, “We see tremendous business opportunities in the computer security market as an increasing number of enterprises start capitalizing on the real benefits of e-business and seeking for more reliable and secure connectivity service. In addition, we are going to extend the service scope of PC Defense to residential end-users, enriching and protecting their online experience.”

Total Secure Internet Connection Service with Simplicity and Flexibility

PC Defense is proven as an all-in-one security solution for broadband service without upfront investment. Being a comprehensive suite of security, PC Defense provides extensive protection services ranging from anti-virus, anti-spyware, Internet shield and spam control. Parental control only in consumer version.

Compared with box-set or online freeware security products, PC Defense enables customers to easily manage the security configuration parameters at the dedicated administration portal and to enjoy free upgrading of software version to tackle latest computer threats and virus attacks. According to F-Secure's recent research, most SMEs stated that up to 80% of the total cost ofownershipof a security product represented the cost spent on management and administration, instead of the software itself. By deploying PC Defense, the cost of ownership shall be improved.According to some SMEs from the research, theywould beable to save both time and costeven up to 80% by adopting such a web-based and managed security service. Moreover, PC Defense offers a dedicated support hotline and regular report archives on request, which completes the entire protection service in a further extent.

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About New World Telecommunications Limited

Established in 1995, New World Telecom (NWT) is a member of New World Development Company Ltd. Backed by its advanced Next Generation Network, NWT has evolved from a traditional telecom carrier into a next generation IP and telecom service provider offering wide spectrum of unparalleled integrated communications solutions, applications and content services, such as broadband, IP telephony, VPN, IPLC, local and international voice services, etc.

NWT has continuously expanded its business coverage by investing in both local and international network infrastructure, and establishing bilateral partnerships with more than 140 global incumbents

and major carriers. In addition, NWT has obtained appropriate facility-based licenses and has established Point-of-Presence facilities and offices in strategically selected countries and regions, including the US, Taiwan, the UK and Singapore.

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About F-Secure Corporation

F-Secure Corporation protects consumers and businesses against computer viruses and other threats from the Internet and mobile networks. We want to be the most reliable provider of security services in the market. One way to demonstrate this is the speed of our response. According to independent studies in 2004 and 2005 our response time to new threats is significantly faster than our major competitors. Our award-winning solutions are available for workstations, gateways, servers and mobile phones. They include antivirus and desktop firewall with intrusion prevention, antispam and antispyware solutions, as well as network control solutions for Internet Service Providers.

Founded in 1988, F-Secure has been listed on the Helsinki Exchanges since 1999, and has been consistently growing faster than all its publicly listed competitors. F-Secure headquarters are in Helsinki, Finland, and we have regional offices around the world. F-Secure protection is also available as a service through major ISPs, such as FranceTelecom, TeliaSonera and Charter Communications. F-Secure is the global market leader in mobile phone protection provided through mobile operators, such as T-Mobile and Swisscom and mobile handset manufacturers such as Nokia. The latest real-time virus threat scenario news are available at the F-Secure Data Security Lab weblog at

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For further information, please contact:

New World Telecommunications LimitedF-Secure Corporation

Ms C H ChanThe Hoffman Agency

Tel: (852) 2133 7198 / 9214 7387Florence Chan

Fax: (852) 2133 0796Tel: (852) 2231 8101

E-mail: Fax: (852) 2581 9389

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Ms Y S Ng

Tel: (852) 2133 7199 / 9214 7232

Fax: (852) 2133 0795

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Appendix I – PC Defense Service Packages

For Business Market
*FREE 1-year NetTalk Voice and PC Defense Gold Package for new and existing customer who joins our NWT bb service for 12 months service contract.
Gold Package /
Core Functions including:
Anti-Virus + Anti-Spyware
with the web-based administration portal for account maintenance and reporting use
dedicated Support Hotline
  • monthly Fee: $18 per user per month
  • 12-month contract with first month FREE trial offer

Platinum Package /
Core Functions including:
Anti-Virus + Anti-Spyware + Internet Shield
+ Spam Control
with the web-based administration portal for account maintenance and reporting use
  • dedicated Support Hotline
  • monthly Fee: $25 per user per month
  • 12-month contract with first month FREE trial offer

For Consumer Market (residential customers)
*1-month free trial for any customer who joins our NWT bb service
Gold Plan /
Core Functions including:
Anti-Virus + Anti-Spyware
Monthly Fee: $16 per user
Platinum Plan / Core Functions + Content Filtering including:
Anti-Virus + Anti-Spyware + Internet Shield
+ Spam Control + Parental Control
  • Monthly Fee: $22 per user

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