July 30, 2008

DENVER – The Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) today announced that Symantec Corporation has been named the Official Information Security Software Provider for the 2008 Democratic National Convention, to be held August 25-28, in Denver.

In this role, Symantec will provide the DNCC with enterprise-wide computer system security – desktop and server software – and provide professional service and support in the lead up to and during the Convention. 

“Symantec’s expertise and security software have been core to our enterprise planning,” said Brook Colangelo, Director of Technology for the DNCC. “We’re implementing cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions in every aspect of Convention plans, with the goal of making this year’s Convention the most accessible and technologically-savvy event of its kind. Symantec is helping to make that possible.”

Symantec provides similar industry-leading information security solutions, services and support to 99% of 2007 Fortune 500 and Fortune 1000 Corporations.

“We expect the 2008 Democratic National Convention to be an unparalleled state-of-the-art technology experience, and Symantec is honored to be named the Official Information Security Software Provider,” said Enrique Salem, Chief Operating Officer, Symantec Corporation. “We will provide a range of our industry-leading information security, data backup and recovery services and on-site systems support to help ensure a technologically-sound event. We commend the DNCC for making information security a top priority during this year’s Democratic National Convention.”