[May 15, 2006] Radialpoint Executive to Join World Experts to Discuss Anti-Spyware Threats Tweet Radialpoint, a leading provider of managed value added services to the world’s leading broadband providers, announced today that Austin Hill, EVP of Research and Communications, will speak at the Spyware Coalition's Public Workshop being held at the Chateau Laurier in Ottawa, Ontario on Tuesday, May 16, 2006. Mr. Hill will examine the issues and threats of spyware to Broadband Service Providers (BSP) and their subscribers. "Spyware adversely affects every subscriber’s online experience and increases consumer concerns about security and privacy " explains Austin Hill. "For the average Internet subscriber – often what is perceived as a slow Internet experience is actually spyware, viruses and other online threats. Service providers can dramatically improve their consumers IP experience through education and protection initiatives targeted at these threats. While the service providers benefit significantly through decreased churn and support costs, ultimately their consumers benefit." Mr. Hill further explained, "Service providers that build the foundation of their subscriber relationships on a secure, simple, safe Internet experience – ultimately have longer, more profitable relationships with their subscribers. BSP’s who provide spyware protection to their subscribers ensure an optimal user experience and improve consumer trust and confidence.” Mr. Hill will join the world’s top spyware experts to discuss the state of International spyware efforts, emerging challenges and technological responses to unwanted spyware flooding the Internet. Mr. Hill has 15 years experience in the Security and IT telecommunications industry. As a founder of such industry leading companies as Cyberspace Data Security and TotalNet, one of Canada’s most successful early Internet Service Providers, Mr. Hill has built and maintained a national IP network and billing and support systems. He is a leading lecturer and presenter on security and privacy issues worldwide and has received numerous awards for his innovative technology, including the Davos World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer Award. Mr. Hill is currently Executive Vice President of Radialpoint responsible for Research and Communications. The Anti-Spyware Coalition (ASC) is a group dedicated to building a consensus about definitions and best practices in the debate surrounding spyware and other potentially unwanted technologies. Composed of anti-spyware software companies, academics, and consumer groups, the ASC seeks to bring together a diverse array of perspective to build consensus on definitions and best practices in the debate surrounding spyware and other potentially unwanted technologies. About Radialpoint Radialpoint is a leading provider of managed Internet service solutions for broadband providers. Its Managed Service Delivery Platform enables large and mid-sized providers to generate new revenue and significantly lower operational costs associated with supporting and bringing new Internet services to market. Radialpoint’s managed security services and value-added service solutions are currently available to over 19 million broadband subscribers worldwide. Radialpoint's Spyware Protection Service is currently available to Aliant, Bell, TELUS and Videotron broadband subscribers in Canada; Adelphia, BellSouth (News - Alert) and Verizon (News - Alert) subscribers in the US; and ONO, Telewest and subscribers in Europe. Radialpoint's Spyware Protection Service eradicates spyware by automatically scanning, detecting and deleting spyware from the user's PC. This service is automatically updated and provides on-demand and scheduled scans to ensure the most comprehensive and simplest means of preventing attacks. For more information, visit http://www.radialpoint.com/. [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]