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Monday, January 08, 2007

THUS announces enhanced firewall protection for SMEs

Demon customers to benefit from Unified Threat Management, providing extra protection against online attacks. THUS plc today launched an enhanced security portfolio aimed at protecting its SME customers from web-based security threats. The upgraded Demon CPE Firewall Solutions will provide small and medium-sized enterprises with a state-of-the-art, all-in-one approach to preventing viruses, spyware and online intrusions. The new portfolio features products from leading firewall manufacturers including Check Point, Juniper Networks and WatchGuard, providing businesses with the flexibility to choose the security solution that best fits their business needs.

The enhanced product range has been designed to offer the highest levels of security based on next-generation Unified Threat Management (UTM) technology. THUS is one of the first operators to deploy solutions based on UTM, which provides multiple security features in a single box, and is one of the most advanced integrated security technologies available today.

Demon's CPE firewall enhancements also offer improved security for businesses that need remote access to their networks. The solutions provide cost effective network security for remote offices with feature-rich appliances that integrate multiple security functions. For example, stateful and deep inspection firewalls, IPSec VPN, denial-of-service protection and web filtering. With remote working gaining in popularity, businesses will be able to offer employees full access to the corporate network with the knowledge that the connection has as stringent protection as the office LAN.

Nigel Stevens, product director at THUS, commented: "As businesses become increasingly reliant on their networks for the storage and distribution of sensitive data, they offer a tempting target for malicious web-based attacks. Businesses need to know that their critical data is protected from outside interference and the enhanced Demon firewall solutions can contribute to that peace of mind. Demon solutions enable business to have a flexible network with the most robust defences, all from the same provider in one easy-to-use package."

The new portfolio will provide an affordable package to SMEs based on anti-virus, anti-spyware, intrusion prevention and application firewalling. The benefits of this unified security approach include ease-of-use and cost savings on hardware, enabling businesses to interact over the Internet with the knowledge that their critical data is protected against multiple threats through a single product

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THUS enhances Demon Broadband security suite

THUS plc today launched a new range of anti-phishing, anti-virus and anti-spam solutions to address the rise in Internet attacks. The services will be available to THUS customers who have Demon products, including small to medium-sized businesses and home workers, and will help to protect subscribers from the growing threat posed by Internet crime. THUS is the first provider to launch an anti-phishing service free with Internet access in the UK.

A surge in phishing, the use of spoof emails to trick Internet users into divulging confidential information to steal identities, in the first half of 2006 has produced a sharp increase in the amount of money being lost to online banking fraud. UK banks reported a 55 per cent increase in losses from fraudulent online transactions for the first half of the year. Losses attributed to phishing totalled £22.5 million, up from £14.5 million in the first six months of 2005, according to APACS, the UK payments association.

THUS' anti-phishing, anti-virus and spam solutions will be included as standard with all entry level and mid-range products and services on both dial-up and broadband packages, providing users with additional protection and support. The services will be provided in collaboration with leading messaging anti-abuse company Cloudmark, leveraging real-time reporting and data collection from Cloudmark's global network to deliver the fastest, most accurate blocking of phishing attacks, spam and widespread virus outbreaks. In addition, all email scanning is carried out while in the THUS network before coming into contact with the workstation, whether it be a Mac, Windows PC or PDA.

Nigel Stevens, product director at THUS, comments: "Between 60 and 80 per cent of emails being sent are now spam. Messaging abuse has become one of the biggest obstacles to customer satisfaction and now has a direct impact on a business' bottom line. Whether you consider the time and cost associated with targeted phishing attacks and spam or the potential effects of a widespread virus attack – today's businesses cannot accept the resulting damage to reputation and revenue.
"The service now being offered to Demon customers cross-references suspicious emails with known phishing and spam sites. Cloudmark's unique methodology allows us to predictively block spammers and detect new threats at wire speed, before they reach user inboxes. A similar technique identifies and stops new virus outbreaks prior to mass distribution, reducing the response time from days down to minutes without delaying the arrival of legitimate mail and slowing down productivity."

THUS' new suite of solutions are complementary to traditional desktop anti-virus software which is able to block known viruses but can remain vulnerable to new outbreaks until an update or patch is installed. The new suite of solutions from THUS offer an additional layer of security for Demon customers and works in an automated fashion, quickly identifying, analyzing and blocking new virus outbreaks, phishing or spam email attacks before they propagate . Intelligent fingerprinting algorithms are able to identify spam and phishing even in a mutated form (for example, changes in text, code, URL, sender or image) giving users the fastest level of email protection available.

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Friday, November 03, 2006

THUS to supply high-speed broadband to council sites across the south of Scotland

THUS plc will today announce that it has been selected by The South of Scotland Broadband Pathfinder Project for a network deployment that will provide high capacity broadband links to schools, libraries and council offices throughout Dumfries and Galloway and the Scottish Borders. The network rollout, worth up to GBP32 million, is expected to be completed in 2008 and will help local authorities be more efficient and effective in the provision of services.

The South of Scotland Broadband Pathfinder Project aims to deliver a high bandwidth data service to 410 connections in the south of Scotland, including 201 educational institutions. The broadband rollout is also intended to increase the availability of high speed broadband service to business across the area, helping the rural areas of Dumfries and Galloway and The Borders compete in the global market.

Alan Hasson, Project Director for the Pathfinder South Broadband Project, commented, "The vision of the Pathfinder project is to provide our schools, libraries and local councils with the most advanced communications technology. Ensuring that local public services have access to the latest broadband is vital and we wanted to boost learning and teaching practices though technology as well as modernise the services we offer the public. We are confident that the network THUS has been commissioned to supply us with will help us meet our objectives fully, providing better economic and social benefits to our citizens across the region."

Bill Allan, CEO of THUS, said, "THUS has an excellent track record in providing solutions to the public sector and this contract is further endorsement of our capability and expertise in this area. Pathfinder South is a vitally important project, delivering next-generation services to local communities."

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Friday, May 05, 2006

THUS launches Demon Voice Over Broadband solution

THUS plc has added to its extensive portfolio of Demon solutions for SMEs with the launch of Demon Voice Over Broadband. The new product enables SMEs to take advantage of VoIP technology to reduce their call spend and exploit their broadband connection for more than just data traffic.

Demon Voice Over Broadband allows the customer to make multiple voice calls simultaneously* over their broadband connection removing the need to purchase a second phone line. Employees can be allocated their own portable 0845 number that they can use while in the office but also, from their laptop while at home, over a wireless hotspot or even a customer’s LAN (Local Area Network).

With a single portal log-in, Demon Voice Over Broadband provides customers with increased account visibility, enabling users access to live call statistics as well as the ability to monitor call spend through a dedicated online control panel. In addition, voicemail, fax to email and 1471 service come as standard features.

Nigel Stevens, product director at THUS, said: “Demon has a reputation for providing innovative solutions for the SME market. Today’s launch of Demon Voice Over Broadband further strengthens our position as a ‘one stop shop’ for SMEs, delivering the flexibility and benefits of VoIP solutions, currently enjoyed by THUS’ corporate customers, to the SME sector.”

Three price plans are on offer:

Demon Voice Over Broadband – UK£14.99 set up, £2.99 per month plus standard call charges**

Demon Voice over Broadband – UK Unlimited£14.99 set up, £9.99 per month plus call charges not included in the plan eg non-geographic numbers**

Demon Voice over Broadband – UK & Int Unlimited£14.99 set up, £16.99 per month including UK and key international destinations. Charges apply for calls not included in the plan**.

Calls made to other Demon Voice Over Broadband customers are free of charge.

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**Prices excluding VAT. Subject to terms and conditions*dependent on the bandwidth of the Internet connection

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UK broadband service news

THUS announces enhanced firewall protection for SMEs

THUS enhances Demon Broadband security suite

THUS to supply high-speed broadband to council sites across the south of Scotland

THUS launches Demon Voice Over Broadband solution