Microsoft enterprise AV tool unlikely: Sophos

Vikingod · May 10, 2005, 03:56 PM

Microsoft is unlikely to launch its own enterprise anti-virus software because it is not geared up to make changes to its products as quickly as traditional anti-virus companies, according to the chief executive officer of Sophos.

Dr Jan Hruska, who is also co-founder of the anti-virus firm, told ZDNet Australia on Monday although Microsoft had acquired companies with technology that could be used to release a Microsoft-branded anti-virus product, the software heavyweight was more likely to create a security platform capable of using anti-virus engines from numerous companies.

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Vikingod Int'l Fish Liaison Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: By the light of lamp I sit and type... Posts: 16,197 Rep Power: 112 System Specs	Microsoft enterprise AV tool unlikely: Sophos Microsoft is unlikely to launch its own enterprise anti-virus software because it is not geared up to make changes to its products as quickly as traditional anti-virus companies, according to the chief executive officer of Sophos. Dr Jan Hruska, who is also co-founder of the anti-virus firm, told ZDNet Australia on Monday although Microsoft had acquired companies with technology that could be used to release a Microsoft-branded anti-virus product, the software heavyweight was more likely to create a security platform capable of using anti-virus engines from numerous companies. Read More