Tiscali Press Release - Tiscali offers Symantec's award-winning Norton 360 software on tiscali.co.uk

Tiscali's extensive range of value-added services receives its latest boost today, with the introduction of an online download version of Norton 360 security software. Members of the Tiscali portal as well as broadband customers will be able to download the software at a special rate of £49.99 a year - 17% lower than the RRP of £59.99.

The Norton 360 package provides multi-layered security to help web users fight the ever-changing threats they can encounter online. Key features include:

Comprehensive, effective protection against viruses, worms, Trojans and spyware

Identity protection which includes anti-phishing and web-site authentication features

Secure file back-up to a local or external drive

PC Tune-Up which identifies and removes unnecessary clutter and also analyses and defragments hard disks for faster and more efficient operation and PC performance

Once users have installed the software they will receive automatic free updates and upgrades over the course of their annual subscription.

The addition of Norton 360 represents the latest stage of Tiscali and Symantec's ongoing commitment to providing internet users with access to high-quality products at affordable prices, enabling them to enjoy the best of the internet without falling prey to the ever-growing range of online threats.

Alex Hole, Tiscali's director of online media says: "As the potential and reach of the internet grows all users need to ensure that they are protecting themselves and their families against online fraud, spam and viruses, and the Norton service is a proven leader in this field. We are pleased to be able to offer the service at a discounted rate not just to our broadband customers, but to all members of the Tiscali portal - all you need to subscribe is a free Tiscali email address."

Symantec, the company behind Norton and the global leader in security software, has worked with Tiscali to bring extra online protection to its customers since 2004. The relationship has enabled Tiscali to offer special pricing for the industry-leading Norton Internet Security and Norton AntiVirus products with annual and monthly subscription, including upgrades.

Kevin Chapman, Vice President Consumer Sales, Symantec EMEA, commented: "Tiscali is an important partner and we welcome the opportunity to offer Tiscali customers the breath of security and functionality provided by Norton 360."

www.tiscali.co.uk is the first internet service provider to offer UK customers an online download of the new software.

Tiscali's range of value-added services is available to all internet users. All users need to do to access the service is register for a free Tiscali.co.uk webmail address on the award-winning portal and follow the link to www.tiscali.co.uk/securepc