The Norwegian IT-security company announces the appointment of Trygve Aasland as new CEO. Aasland (41) was previously a director at Tandberg ASA.

Trygve Aasland succeeds Henning Hansen as the new CEO of Norman ASA. He has considerable experience from marketing and sales in the IT industry. His latest position included the development of Tandberg's market positioning in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Previously, he was Tandberg's regional director for Asia and Northern Europe and has also worked within international shipping. Trygve Aasland holds a Master of Management degree from the ... »»

Computer security company Norman has teamed up with Secure IT Alliance, a new consortium that links security partners working on Microsoft platforms.

Secure IT Alliance was created October this year with the intention of developing security solutions for Microsoft platforms. The alliance consists of a co-marketing program designed to enable various information technology companies to collaboratively promote solutions designed to improve the security of Microsoft's family of Windows desktop, Windows Server System and Office systems.

- The security challenge has to be taken seriously and demands ... »»

Norman has joined Common Malware Enumeration (CME), an international organisation that works for common definitions of new virus threats in order to reduce public confusion during malware outbreaks.

CME consists of several security organisations who aim to facilitate the adaptation of a shared, neutral capability for malware.

- CME works to reduce the public's confusion in defining threats and malware incidents, to enhance communication between antivirus vendors and to improve communication and information sharing between antivirus vendors and the rest of the information security community. It ... »»

Norman ASA, the Norwegian data security company, experienced a growth in revenue of 12 percent in the third quarter, compared to the same period last year. This was the ninth consecutive quarter with double digit growth. Adjusted for the appreciation of the Norwegian krone actual growth was 17 percent. Norman's margins improved even further. In the third quarter, the company achieved an EBITDA margin of 22 percent, compared to last year's 18 percent.

Norman's revenue for the quarter was NOK 55.8m, against NOK 49.8m last year. The company's EBITDA result was NOK 12.3m, whereas it was NOK 8 ... »»

The renowned Virus Bulletin Magazine has tested antivirus solutions for Windows 2003 advanced servers and Norman Virus Control has once again received 100 % award. This is the 30th 100 % award that Norman receives for its security solutions.

With no specific date set for the launch of Windows Vista, Windows 2003 server remains the most recent server platform at the moment and for the foreseeable future. Due to that Virus Bulletin Magazine's latest antivirus test was performed on this server.

Virus Bulletin states that Norman Virus Control remains a solid workhouse with a good performance and ... »»