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Hong Kong, 22 August, 2012 - Hutchison Global Communications Limited (HGC), the fixed-line division of Hutchison Telecommunications Hong Kong Holdings Limited (HTHKH; Stock code 215), today announced a new partnership with Kaspersky Labs Asia Limited (Kaspersky) - the world's leading developer of secure content and threat management solutions. The result is that HGC eduCloud - Hong Kong's first integrated e-learning cloud application platform dedicated to schools - has become Kaspersky's first telecoms partner in Asia to provide a cloud-based network protection solution. This partnership will exclusively provide Hong Kong schools with a new generation of network security service.

New cloud-based network solution for school sector
Since launch last November, HGC eduCloud has made a succession of enhancements to its range of top-class e-learning applications for schools. Adding Kaspersky's well-respected cloud-based network protection solution enables HGC eduCloud to provide the education sector with even better network security, more control over computer usage and greater cost savings on security upgrades.

With Kaspersky investing tremendous resources in research on network security, the new service can update local school users with the latest security intelligence. According to research figures, the school sector is one of the popular targets for computer hacking. The collaboration means the new cloud-based network protection solution from HGC eduCloud's platform will deliver outstanding performance, in terms of reducing the risk of attack from network hackers, thwarting PC viruses and network sniffing as well as detecting malware. This will further enhance overall network security procedures and network control within a school.

Centralised console management enhances security
HGC eduCloud users can also enjoy a wide variety of security management and maintainence report functions from the powerful and comprehensive Security Centre console component of the new service. The collected data can be analysed to further enhance effective and centralised monitoring of servers and large numbers of terminals throughout a school. Network reports - covering matters such as identifying infected terminals, user policy violations or daily terminal activity details - can be customised and updated with just a few clicks. And the fact that the Security Centre is cloud-based means dedicated server setup and maintenance are no longer required.

Intelligent ntelligent functions lower the cost of security
Run on HGC eduCloud, the new cloud-based network protection solution can seamlessly and automatically conduct installation of Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) software for all schools' terminals and servers. This will enable automatic detection of additional terminals and installation of necessary software, plus automatic update of the anti-virus software on a school network's computers and other devices. All these intelligent features help reduce the overall cost of security measures, as well as achieving higher network security protection.

Supports setup of control policies and various end-user platforms
Apart from the outstanding feature in real-time virus scanning of school websites, emails, files and USB storage devices, a school's IT professionals are also able to opt for other value-added services such as application and USB storage device control as well as web content filtering. This will allow different schools with their unique requirements to easily achieve a comprehensive security protection for all computers and end-user devices. The new cloud-based network protection service from HGC eduCloud also supports a broad range of end-user devices runnning on different operating systems including Windows Server 2008, Windows 7 workstations, Mac OS, Linux, Windows Mobile and Android.

Today's announcement means all schools served by HGC eduCloud can enjoy an affordable annual site licence offer, plus comprehensive and world-class security protection covering all users. For more details on this exclusive cloud-based Kaspersky offer, please call HGC eduCloud hotline on 1222 or email school@hgcbiz.com

About Hutchison Global Communications Limited
Hutchison Global Communications Limited (HGC) owns one of the largest fibre-to-the-building telecommunications networks in Hong Kong. Since establishment in 1995, it has been fully committed to building its own 100% optical fibre network infrastructure and introducing the most advanced facilities. Coupled with its four cross-border routes integrated with all three of mainland China's tier-one telecommunications operators and world-class international network, HGC provides a comprehensive range of fixed-line telecommunications services locally and overseas. HGC is a subsidiary of Hutchison Telecommunications Hong Kong Holdings Limited (HTHKH; Stock Code: 215). HTHKH is a leading integrated telecommunications service operator, offering mobile and fixed-line services to local and international customers. For more information on HGC, please visit www.hgc.com.hk. For more information on HTHKH, please visit www.hthkh.com.

About Kaspersky Lab
Kaspersky Lab is the world's largest privately held vendor of endpointprotection solutions. The company is ranked among the world's top fourvendors of security solutions for endpoint users. Throughout its 15-year history Kaspersky Lab has remained an innovator in IT security and provides effective digital security solutions for consumers, SMBs and enterprises. The company currently operates in almost 200 countries and territories across the globe, providing protection for over 300 million users worldwide. Learn more at: www.kaspersky.com.