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Norton Internet Security 2010 review
by Martin Brinkmann on December 17, 2009 in Software - Last Update: March 09, 2017 - 373 comments
Norton Internet Security 2010 is a security software for the Windows operating system. One could say it is an advanced version of Norton Antivirus 2010 as it contains all the antivirus protection capabilities of that software plus additional means of protection that include a two-way firewall as well as network, email and identity protection.
The only element that it does not offer is a backup module which Norton reserves for its flagship product Norton 360.
Symantec's Norton suite has seen dramatic improvements in the last two years. The two most notable changes are a concentration on lower resource usage which was already noticeable in last year's Norton Internet Security but becomes even more apparent in this year's.
Additional improvements are the new behavioral detection engine Quorum which uses a cloud based reputation system to identify threats and offers faster response times to new or mutating malware threats and additions to Norton Insight which has now been split to the four areas Download Insight for better control of file downloads, System Insight for system diagnosis, File Insight for file analysis and Threat Insight.
Here is a quick overview of what Norton Internet Security 2010 offers:
Anti Rootkit
Norton™ Safe Web
Smart Firewall
Spyware Protection
Installation is a breeze. The most important change to installation is that no reboot is required to complete the installation of Norton Internet Security 2010. The installation process itself has also been improved as it now takes less than a minute (a bit more if you use an installer that downloads the components from the Internet) to install the security software on the computer system.
The interface is easily accessible and gives the user an immediate overview over the protection state of the computer system. Switches are provided in the main interface to switch the state of a specific module to on or off with the interesting option to turn a feature off for a specific time only.
The protection is divided into the three groups computer, network and web each with their own associated security modules, settings, information and options.
Another indicator that Symantec takes performance serious is a cpu meter that is displayed in the main interface. This cpu meter displays the cpu usage of the computer system and that of Norton Internet Security. A click on the provided performance link will lead to a performance monitor that displays the cpu and computer memory usage of the system and Norton Internet Security over time.
Other links in the main interface lead to Norton Tasks which displays a similar performance graph and the background tasks that are configured in Norton Internet Security 2010. Here it is possible to see their impact on the computer system with an option to start any of the background tasks right away.
Application Ratings is a very interesting module that displays Norton Insight information about files and programs of the computer system. It will for instance rate all running processes, startup items, loaded modules and even all files so that it is possible to get a quick overview of the danger of certain files.
Norton Insight uses a trust level, resource usage and Norton Community Usage as indicators for a file's rating.
The remaining subscription days and links to the Norton account, help and support and feedback are provided in the main interface as well.
Computer Protection
Computer Protection consists of the four modules Insight protection, antivirus, antispyware and SONAR protection. It contains additional links to running a live update, accessing the history and quarantine, start a scan and to open the settings.
The settings are extensive and contain several optional modules that are not activated by default. It is here for instance possible to enable Microsoft Office Automatic Scan to protect Office documents. Modules can be turned on and off in the settings but there are also advanced options available. This includes configuring exclusions (good for false positives for instance or files that should not be accessed by Norton Internet Security), real-time protection features and scan performance profiles.
Insight Protection - The Insight Network scan uses the Cloud technology wherein a remote server on the web contains the latest virus definitions.
Antivirus and Antispyware - Security risks, such as spyware and adware, can compromise your personal information and privacy
SONAR Protection - Symantec Online Network for Advanced Response (SONAR) provides real-time protection against threats and proactively detects unknown security risks on your computer.
Network Protection consists of the Smart Firewall, Intrusion Prevention and Email protection modules. A settings link is provided here as well that leads to the options for the listed modules. Configuration options for the firewall are divided into several menus. One element that seems to be missing is an overview of all the computer or network connections.
Smart Firewall - Smart Firewall monitors communications between your computer and the other computers on the Internet.
Intrusion Prevention - Intrusion Prevention scans all the network traffic that enters and exits your computer and compares this information against a set of attack signatures.
Email Protection - Email Protection protects your computer against the threats that you might receive through email attachments
Web Protection
This group contains the parental controls, identify safe, browser protection, safe surfing and download intelligence modules.
Identity Safe - The various features of Identity Safe help you manage your identities and provide additional security while you perform online transactions
Browser Protection - (Firefox and Internet Explorer only) When you turn on Browser Protection, Norton Internet Security proactively blocks new or unknown malware programs before they attack the computer system.
Safe Surfing - When you install Norton Internet Security, it adds the Norton Toolbar to Internet Explorer and Firefox.
Download Intelligence - Download Insight provides information about the reputation of any executable file that you download using the Internet Explorer 6 and Firefox 3.0 browsers or later.
Norton Internet Security 2010 is an impressive product that has a much lower resource footprint than previous versions of the software. The new performance monitor emphasizes this to give the user hard facts about the performance usage of the security software.
Modules like the application ratings and the new Norton Insight modules make it easier than ever to stay on the safe side.
The settings for each individual module are on the other hand somewhat hidden in the program. It would be more comfortable if links to individual settings would be provided in the main interface.
Norton Internet Security 2010
https://us.norton.com/internet-security
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dilip said on December 17, 2009 at 1:06 pm
gr8 antivirus i need 1 license.
Joana S. said on December 17, 2009 at 1:10 pm
I still use Avira-Antivir free, and Norton is sesy ;)
Jonathan S. said on December 17, 2009 at 1:13 pm
Nice offer, please let me win. I never had something like this. I always was freewareuser like Antivir.
gonegolf said on December 17, 2009 at 1:14 pm
Give me a chance to own it. Currently using Zonealarm and AVG
Vignesh said on December 17, 2009 at 1:19 pm
I would be Happy to have one…..my current antivirus license is going to expire in less than 29 days
talshl said on December 17, 2009 at 1:23 pm
I will be glad to get this…
Murugesan said on December 17, 2009 at 1:26 pm
Hi! I like Norton Internet Security 2010 as it is very light on resources and it can identify threat based on behavior too. In recent tests it got good ratings from various testing labs. Norton also provides updates even every 5 minutes which they call pulse updates. If we download a program we can know whether it is good or bad with its reputation rating system. Norton provides a toolbar for storing login credentials which is very useful to defeat keyloggers. It also provides safety ratings for websites and in search results. I hope I will win this. Please include me. Thank you for this wonderful offer!
Carla said on December 17, 2009 at 1:27 pm
At the moment i have nothing protecting my pc, so to win this would be lovely.
Roger Dion said on December 17, 2009 at 1:28 pm
Good product. Thanks.
shemesh said on December 17, 2009 at 1:28 pm
I need it Norton Internet Security 2010 to protect my computer.
tarzan said on December 17, 2009 at 1:32 pm
I am dying to use this wonderful software. have always been a great fan of Norton!
a1ast0r said on December 17, 2009 at 1:32 pm
Norton one of the best security product. Hope to win. Thanks in advance
computerwis said on December 17, 2009 at 1:37 pm
I really really need this software, my computer is full of threats and malware, please I need this.
Ivar said on December 17, 2009 at 1:44 pm
I would like to have one!
Enrique said on December 17, 2009 at 1:45 pm
I have an big, ugly and smelly virus in my computer and it wants to eat me!!! Norton, please, help me!
dannny said on December 17, 2009 at 1:45 pm
Hi ,maybe i will win this time,i need yhis license mor my mom laptop.\\Thanx
A.C. said on December 17, 2009 at 1:47 pm
Concorri ao KIS e tento agora o NORTON … pois tanto um como o outro que já experimentei pareceram-me bons … mas como não tenho € para comprar qualquer um dos dois … tento a sorte do Pai Natal … Obrigado
Diana Ringo said on December 17, 2009 at 1:47 pm
Hi, Thanks for the giveaway, Norton is a great antivirus and I would love to win it.
babara sue said on December 17, 2009 at 1:51 pm
can,i've a NIS2010 Lisence plz…afterall,i like NIS2010 ,because,it's very light anti virus which doesnot slow down pc…Norton insight technology is also good…but,i feel it should yet to be improved…hmm…besides,i like the user-friendly interface…thankz for this give away..
Billy said on December 17, 2009 at 1:52 pm
I'm currently don't use any internet security software, so i wanna try NIS.
jelson said on December 17, 2009 at 1:53 pm
My BitDefender 2008 license expires later this month. Please sign me up for the drawing. Thanks.
Roshan said on December 17, 2009 at 1:53 pm
Oh great it would be great to have one license please count me in this. I like this to have because review I had seen shows that it's superb.
Gaurav Kumar said on December 17, 2009 at 1:54 pm
I have always been a great fan of Norton products from the very early days. And 2010 version gives me a whole new reason to stick to it. I would be highly grateful if you could give me this wonderful product as a Christmas gift.
suman59 said on December 17, 2009 at 1:54 pm
Its one of best internet security suites in 2010.
im happy to announce this given away.
plz count me on ….
yoo man said on December 17, 2009 at 1:55 pm
I would like a Norton Internet Security 2010 license for protecting my PC, because it's one of the best security suites.
Doc said on December 17, 2009 at 1:57 pm
I'm a Kaspersky fanatic, but i'd really like to try Norton after a lot of years i've abandoned it.
zerotox said on December 17, 2009 at 1:59 pm
It's one of the best all-rounders on the market and very light. And I have only 512 RAM, so it'll suit me just nice. So I'll be glad win one license.
Dhari said on December 17, 2009 at 2:00 pm
Norton the best ever
camdef said on December 17, 2009 at 2:02 pm
I know that is's much better than many of the previous versions, and I would have to pay for it anyway. Other suites are not as userfriendly as this one, and I plan to give it to my grandparents. They are sweet and nice and they deserve this for a lifetime of support and being a good example to society. We owe them gratitude!
Nick said on December 17, 2009 at 2:03 pm
Great ! I hope I am lucky enough to get this one!
OutEarth said on December 17, 2009 at 2:03 pm
Thanks for offering this great software!
lenghia said on December 17, 2009 at 2:04 pm
NIS 2010 is verry good. I need Key?
Silviu Toader said on December 17, 2009 at 2:05 pm
I never used any Norton Antivirus because of it's resource demands.
It is also the most targeted AV software by viruses and malware.
So I don't trust this AV suite too much.
But it might worth a try.. :)
dlreed52 said on December 17, 2009 at 2:05 pm
I am evaluating replacements for my current anti-virus combo and would very much like to try Norton's latest. I was a Norton customer for a long time but became disenchanted with them around the time XP was released. I'd like to try their new release with its smaller footprint. Thanks.
clydeman said on December 17, 2009 at 2:05 pm
Hope I'm lucky with this.
Bardagarwa said on December 17, 2009 at 2:08 pm
Norton is best. I hope i win
Paritosh said on December 17, 2009 at 2:09 pm
Great giveaway ! I have used almost all the products of Norton and the latest one i.e 2010 edition is, in my opinion, the best one. Thank god, this norton product is not a bloatware as others used to be.
Zorro said on December 17, 2009 at 2:11 pm
Great security suite, thanks…
CrownedClown03 said on December 17, 2009 at 2:12 pm
This would be definitely be a great Christmas gift. Thank you, beforehand.
Happy holidays to everyone!!!
Sparx said on December 17, 2009 at 2:14 pm
I'm rather glad to see that Symantec has although not lightened the bloat of installation size, the working size and memory footprint seem far more manageable compared to say…4-5 years ago.
Having most tools integrated within an easy to understand interface is what put the Norton brand on top as compared to the others.
Ganglia john said on December 17, 2009 at 2:16 pm
can,i've a lisence plz…i like the norton insight technology a lot…NIS2010 prevents me from phisjing sites….
fastras_are_fun said on December 17, 2009 at 2:17 pm
My Macafee subscription is expiring in two months.
NAV scored second highest in av protection, despite the amazingly bad telesupport. Don't EVER let them remote control into your system.
I can share a license with a woman who has absolutely no av on her machine and can't understand why it works like any product made in China.
Abu Aufa said on December 17, 2009 at 2:17 pm
Please give me one
dominate said on December 17, 2009 at 2:20 pm
Well.. Well.. Well.. after using everything on the earth, still my system houses viruses and trojans. Let me grab this to wipe out all of them and sleep peacefully.
Hey there count me in too
Basically i want norton bcoz i hve hrd abt its light speed installation n high detecting capacity besides it also does not nag d user once installed its jus quite until d subscripton ends….also its quite straight frward n user frndly
i wud b glad if i win…
nyway thnx…
onspeeduser said on December 17, 2009 at 2:27 pm
Great giveaway. I would like to win this time.
JFP said on December 17, 2009 at 2:29 pm
I really think norton is crap because of my pass experience and comment i heard.
But i would give it another try if you give me one licence.
Malvinder Virdi said on December 17, 2009 at 2:35 pm
Norton is what everyone wants., so do I ……….
Lee said on December 17, 2009 at 2:37 pm
My subs are nearly run out, so may I have a free licence?
Thanks Lee
Didider said on December 17, 2009 at 2:39 pm
Norton is the best antivirus on market, very light and easy use
Phoenix said on December 17, 2009 at 2:39 pm
When i first got my PC some years back, Norton antivirus was protecting my PC and it did a very good job. But the problem was it really slow and a system hog.
Lately I have been hearing lot of good things about Norton that they have overcome most of little niggles and retained the good things they do best- Catching Virus/Malware. In the screenshots it looks like the NIS layout is very neat and tidy indeed.
I would really love to lay my hands on a Norton Internet Security 2010 this Christmas.
Antony said on December 17, 2009 at 2:39 pm
What a pointless give away!
What is the purpose on those comment, is it about what people think on Norton? Of course they all say "Norton is the best" to get it free so that is so pointless.
Also when this give away ends? Will Norton tell us who will win this software?
I had it installed twice on different computers and always had troubles like power drainer, not efficient virus detection, nearly impossible to uninstall it even by using Norton's utility, yet some rubbish plus internet dialers were still working without my knowledge.
I would never install again even if I get it for free, this is my comment!
Adrian said on December 17, 2009 at 2:47 pm
I want one
Ernesto said on December 17, 2009 at 2:50 pm
Well, I would love to get one, but not for me, I'm already using Norton AV 2010. But my brother can't afford it, and he's left with free options like Avira, which while not terrible, are nowhere near the security level Norton provides (or any good paid product).
So this could be my christmas gift to him :]
Anyway, thanks for the opportunity!
Faircot said on December 17, 2009 at 2:53 pm
I used to use Norton AV until it became too bloated and slowed my system to a crawl.
As your review says the last two versions are major improvements – with very good detection rates, too.
I'd like to replace Avira free on my PC or MSE on my laptop with this, please
Yak Jun Lun said on December 17, 2009 at 2:59 pm
Hi, I got the chance to beta test Norton Internet Security 2010 earlier this year. Unfortunately, my family and I can't afford something like Norton for anti-virus. I really liked this year's edition of Norton and really hope to get a licence through this giveaway.
Though the previous few Norton softwares really sucked to be honest, Norton has really bucked up this few years and I really would love to use their software.
It'll be my first Christmas present through my 15 years of life as well as we don't celebrate Christmas here.
Really hope to receive one.
junkman said on December 17, 2009 at 3:03 pm
It would be nice to win NIS 2010, though I have no problems with free Avira still security suite is much better, imho.
Vandalism^ said on December 17, 2009 at 3:05 pm
Well done for giveaway.I would like to have that full internet security from norton.
saiyan_shady said on December 17, 2009 at 3:07 pm
i would like to get one mate .. :)
NIS is the best antivirus i have tried :)
A Great antivirus NIS
Thanks for this chance
Doru said on December 17, 2009 at 3:11 pm
Ok, I'm in for "Christmas Giveaway Norton Internet Security 2010"
Amrendra Singh said on December 17, 2009 at 3:11 pm
This is the best security suite! Have been using trial for a week, 'd love to have a license :)
Jason said on December 17, 2009 at 3:11 pm
The last version I used was Norton Internet Security 2002, It was 7+ years ago.
I have not tried Norton Internet Security 2010, but I heard it has improved a lot – leaner footprint, improved speed, white listing etc..
I am looking forward to experience all Norton Internet Security 2010 has to offer .
Please select me as one of the winners.
Sandeep said on December 17, 2009 at 3:12 pm
Norton is a really good security software and i would like to have one. Please help me win one.
smokey said on December 17, 2009 at 3:14 pm
I think this is the most valuable giveaway offer and I definitely want to join this contest.
The reasons I want to get NIS are that I heard it's not hard on system resourses firstly, and secondly it has very good reputation with internet users.
Vu Ho said on December 17, 2009 at 3:15 pm
I'm using KAv 2010 and get lot of trouble. I really want a NIS license
lakmal said on December 17, 2009 at 3:16 pm
i really like parental control method NIS2010…because,i want to protect my children…
Rui Costa said on December 17, 2009 at 3:17 pm
Thanks for the giveaway! In for one.
I'd like to win NIS because the 2010 version is much better than the previous ones and because it'd be better than the free AV I use :)
i d said on December 17, 2009 at 3:17 pm
I would like to try it.
Murphy said on December 17, 2009 at 3:17 pm
I use nis2010 and how I have to leave almost done I would like to earn a license to continue with this virus.
hkwei said on December 17, 2009 at 3:23 pm
Recently I used Norton software for a number of years and had changed to Antivir Free Personal due to its bulky size and low speed. Each time I start my pc I have to wait for more than 1-2 hours before I can start using it. This year I try the latest version of Norton Antivirus which gives me an entirely new look and high efficiency especially it scans very fast without any interference to my work. I intend to change to Internet Security and hope that I can win it this time. Many thanks for this giveaway promotion by Ghacks.
piret said on December 17, 2009 at 3:25 pm
I would like to get this Christmas prize simply because I think that Norton Security Suite is gonna run perfectly on my not-too-fast machine.
ha14 said on December 17, 2009 at 3:26 pm
this is good to extend for anoher year norton antivirus
Radu said on December 17, 2009 at 3:26 pm
Great giveaway. Good luck to all
thathagat said on December 17, 2009 at 3:29 pm
count me in……..
NIS 2010 is one of the most unobtrusive security software and its good too….pretty damm good
curious said on December 17, 2009 at 3:31 pm
I´ve heard NIS 2010 is light and very effective and I really need a new Internet Security product, because my current one is expiring soon. Please, make a christmas for my computer. Without IS product it´s a wild west out here in the internet. :)
relly said on December 17, 2009 at 3:37 pm
well, speaking of reputation, when it comes to security,norton is one of the best,as we all know it is an old timer , and one of the trusted when it comes to security , since i am using a normal antivirus, i hope i win one, so i can have a more comprehensive security ,since surfing, downloading,exploring websites is apart of my everyday life…. thanks alot……
Limin Shao said on December 17, 2009 at 3:39 pm
Thanks a lot for your precious efforts. I am in to try my fortune.
Mozart said on December 17, 2009 at 3:39 pm
I would like to win Norton just because BitDefender Internet Security which I'm currently using are in the habit of delating all suspicious ( from it's point of view) files without even asking my permission. I'm fed up with it and for sometime considering to change all my security protection.
Besstheone said on December 17, 2009 at 3:40 pm
my nis 2010 license end in 2days
ty in advance
Lamb Rador said on December 17, 2009 at 3:40 pm
I would be happy to get it. Good protection rate.
Linu said on December 17, 2009 at 3:47 pm
I haven't used Norton IS since 2006 and I would like to use this newer version after hearing its way better and lighter and faster than its older self. S , please consider me for this contest. thanks
John said on December 17, 2009 at 3:48 pm
I currently use Avast but have heard a lot of good things about this app.
I would very much like to try it out.
Olga said on December 17, 2009 at 3:49 pm
I like norton and would like to win this just for the sake of winning. so all the best and hope I can win one.
SHASHANK said on December 17, 2009 at 3:50 pm
it is the best selling internet security software in amazon and has also topped toptenreviews.i would be glad to have one license
K. Velström said on December 17, 2009 at 3:52 pm
Norton Internet Security – one of the best internet security protection out there. Has won many awards in malware protection. Security suite everybody should have nowadays :)
Gianluca said on December 17, 2009 at 3:53 pm
I'm looking for a good all-in-one internet security suite.
I would appreciate a norton internet security license.
LiK said on December 17, 2009 at 3:54 pm
Norton Internet Security is really a professional solution, looking forward having it @ my PC :-)
Thank you and best xmas wishes everyone!
Dragos said on December 17, 2009 at 3:57 pm
Count me in for this. Thank you!
admon said on December 17, 2009 at 3:58 pm
I'll be very glad if I win this, my Kaspersky expires in 3days, last time I failed to win KIS 2010 but I hope that I will get this time. it'll really help me a lot.
Amirkhan said on December 17, 2009 at 4:00 pm
You asking why should I want NIS..? I want it because I can see how good NIS 2009 works on our corporate computers at the office where I'm working.
I suppose NIS 2010 is gonna be even better and it would really be great if I could get it on my own PC.
mihai said on December 17, 2009 at 4:03 pm
Oh man this is to good , the BEST security suite in teh world:) i just hope i can get my hands on one license .. would be awesome :) . Thanks for all the nice giveaways and useful information everyday.
Paul Sanduleac said on December 17, 2009 at 4:03 pm
I use AVG, and I'd really want to use this Norton for the next year. Thanks!
peleng said on December 17, 2009 at 4:03 pm
Would love to win this giveaway , I heard a lot of good things about Norton Internet Security program.
bella smyth said on December 17, 2009 at 4:03 pm
can i win a licence please as id love this thanks
paul(us) said on December 17, 2009 at 4:07 pm
I would like this to win because I think it is a very good product. It looks likely that the installation is easy and it looks like that all necessities are on board
Jay Presley said on December 17, 2009 at 4:08 pm
I use free antivirus like avira, avg and avast. I would like to try NIS 2010 cause i heard its very light on resources and good performance.
KD said on December 17, 2009 at 4:10 pm
I'd love this so that I don't have to deal with NAV and ZoneAlarm constantly beating each other up.
KWeng said on December 17, 2009 at 4:12 pm
I hope to win NIS 2010 as I am impressed with it's performance. I upgrade my NIS 2009 to NIS 2010 with 3 months left now before it ends.I certainly hope to win 1 to extend my current subscription as it's not cheap.the main different between 2009 and 2010 of NIS is the latest version have better self protection which unable to stop or prevent it from start at next startup. The best thing is, it's still light on resource and update is very frequent.
Venki said on December 17, 2009 at 4:12 pm
I like this version of Norton. Would like to get a copy.
Chris said on December 17, 2009 at 4:14 pm
Thanks for offering this great software. I only use Microsoft Security Essentials.
saroz said on December 17, 2009 at 4:16 pm
Currently i am using Avast home free version..it don't need to be mentioned how trusted name is Norton in the field of computer???I wished either I will win a kaspersky internet security or Norton internet security then it gonna be a great christmas giveaway for me…..i want my laptop armoured well and i am always in safe side while surfing….let's hope for one liscence..count me please
gh252 said on December 17, 2009 at 4:18 pm
As a fan of norton product, I have been using NIS for almost 5 years. Since then NIS has always making large improvement. I'm really interested with this 2010 version with its reduced memory usage.
Butch said on December 17, 2009 at 4:21 pm
Yeah, I'd like to give it a try. Thanks!
Tony said on December 17, 2009 at 4:23 pm
Please give me one license, I'm a big fan of norton.
SmogHog said on December 17, 2009 at 4:27 pm
I used Norton a while back and was not that happy with it.
I'm willing to try it again if I'm a winner.
I rode a Norton a ways back also.
Nicolás Velásquez said on December 17, 2009 at 4:34 pm
Please count me in the Giveaway.
I switched to KIS a few years ago, but would love to try Norton again.
venkat_hot said on December 17, 2009 at 4:37 pm
i would like to participate in this contest.
may be i wil be one among the lucky winner
Hyst said on December 17, 2009 at 4:37 pm
Ivan said on December 17, 2009 at 4:38 pm
I am still using Norton Internet Security 2005 and it is expiring very soon.
I sorely need an upgrade to NIS 2009 to keep my security software up to
As my budget is tight it will be a most wonderful present to receive for
Christmas. Merry Christmas to you and all!!
Willem said on December 17, 2009 at 4:42 pm
I have practically tested most of top-rated IS software as well as standalone security combinations, and now I'm halfway into driving one of the many incarnations of NIS 2010 OEM.
Norton is the last thing I'd think about settling down with, but believe it or not, with freeware TF running along to complement NIS's weaker side, everything seems to be working out smoothly, almost sickeningly quiet would be acompliment.
I hope to win an NIS 2010 license, so that I don't have to keep installing a new OEM each time one expires. Or, do I hear you can store your key in the cupboard — ready for the rainy day?
Thanks for offering this, Martin!
Merry Christmas to your great team!
Hi – I am using Zone Alarm Pro and Avast free combined. I used to use AntiVir Pro until my license ran out. I would really like to try Norton Internet Security 2010 because ZoneAlarm and Avast take up too many resources and ZoneAlarm is too obtrusive (thankfully not as bad as UAC in Vista). I would like a combined solution to replace these two pieces of software and have heard good things about Norton Internet Security 2010. So if I could win a license it would be great. Keep up the good work Raju!
thelemontree10 said on December 17, 2009 at 4:50 pm
Kislay said on December 17, 2009 at 4:53 pm
My Norton Antivirus license is about to expire.And NAV 2010 rocks…
So plz let me have this one
0day said on December 17, 2009 at 4:53 pm
I wish i could win this Christmas contest for NIS 2010 for I never used Symantec products before. My experience with security suites is that only one- Avira IS(6 month free trial), but it seems to be rather hard on my system resourses.
Paul said on December 17, 2009 at 4:55 pm
Using free anti-virus software now, would like to try Norton out. The network monitoring sounds interesting.
Ryan said on December 17, 2009 at 5:02 pm
Norton makes quality software and would love to have this program on my computer.
Michal said on December 17, 2009 at 5:03 pm
Currently I'm using NAV 2010!
It is good, but I really like to try their internet security too! (From what I read about it it should be great!)
digitx said on December 17, 2009 at 5:04 pm
I'd love to have a copy since I can't afford one.
Stig said on December 17, 2009 at 5:05 pm
NIS 2010 is a great product for the security of the computer. It is great in the customization of the security-rules.
ScottL said on December 17, 2009 at 5:05 pm
It sure looks good, but even for free I'm not interested in this one – there's a lot more to a product than a pretty face. Nearly every computer I see that has lost internet connectivity and/or slowed beyond usability has some consumer level Symantec "protection" product installed. After uninstalling it, defrag, and installation of better (and free) tools the users are always very (to jumping for joy) happy.
Their enterprise level products are much better, but consumer editions are the new AOL… They consume most systems they touch…
This may be great for some people, but if you're happy with what you have, I would recommend not touching this.
Gabethebabe said on December 17, 2009 at 5:09 pm
Norton is cool, count me in for this promotion.
Dror said on December 17, 2009 at 5:10 pm
Could I get it please?
Dan said on December 17, 2009 at 5:18 pm
i'd like to have a copy to give my dad for christmas.
dean said on December 17, 2009 at 5:19 pm
Norton is one of the best security suite out there.
easy to use and low memory usage.
Jason Bowyer said on December 17, 2009 at 5:20 pm
Please, i need this
Swiftman said on December 17, 2009 at 5:24 pm
I need a good anti-virus…
Conti said on December 17, 2009 at 5:28 pm
I used Norton AV …. 4-5 years ago. It was crap…. I would like to use this new version after hearing it is better and lighter and faster.
I currently use Comodo free.
Mike said on December 17, 2009 at 5:31 pm
Please throw my name in the hat. Would love a copy of this.
Sjur said on December 17, 2009 at 5:46 pm
Some hacker is trying to ruin my life. Please help.
I really need a new all round security suite.
hellscre4m said on December 17, 2009 at 5:48 pm
I've read the review of NIS 2010 on pcmag and they say this is the best security suite, I'd like to give it a try
Heikki said on December 17, 2009 at 5:48 pm
I would love to have NIS. I used to hate all norton products everything except ghost. I just think that this is the best IS product at the moment. I also like kaspersky and eset but this is the one.
Jeff said on December 17, 2009 at 5:49 pm
Count me in thanks
Kevin Meilak said on December 17, 2009 at 5:52 pm
Hi,my virus protection etc has all run out, do this would be great! ;-)
Prakas h Pathak said on December 17, 2009 at 5:53 pm
please count me in , as the new norton is is less memory consumable then its previous version and it better then is compititor
ibheck said on December 17, 2009 at 5:53 pm
please give me a key of NIS, thank you
brennan said on December 17, 2009 at 5:57 pm
Can I be rolled into this giveaway, please..? I heard a lot of things about Norton Security Suites ( equally bad and good) . Here is a chance of trying myself.
branchout said on December 17, 2009 at 5:59 pm
my current protetion is Norton 360 which runs out on the 23rd of december this would truly be a xmas gift if i won
czar said on December 17, 2009 at 6:06 pm
i have none .. zero anti virus program in my computer .. the reason is i dont belief in any of the free version .. i had tried most of the free ware and again they all fail to my pool of virus file.. i really want to try norton bcoz i hve hrd abt its light speed performance n high detecting capacity meaning no false posives besides it also does not slow the computer .. i sincere hope that you could provide me with one key and later i will reported to you what are my finding are using this nis.. i heard its great.. thank you for reading my comment…
Warren said on December 17, 2009 at 6:08 pm
Right now I use McAfee and it comsumes a lot of memory, I would like to install Norton so count me in
Shirish said on December 17, 2009 at 6:10 pm
Norton is the best at security since ages. I currently use AVG but I would love to get a license for this tool. Thanks In Advance
dekel said on December 17, 2009 at 6:12 pm
I use AntiVir but its very slow and not upto mark. I would love to have Norton's complete package. Please count me in
ck said on December 17, 2009 at 6:20 pm
currently i'm using Norton Internet Security 2010.
I found that NIS is a nice security software but mine is going expired in next 2 weeks..
Hope to get a chance to extenfd my trial software.
Joacko said on December 17, 2009 at 6:22 pm
Amazing!!! please, please, I want one!!!!
meanpt said on December 17, 2009 at 6:23 pm
Count me for a license for such a good piece of security
Sct said on December 17, 2009 at 6:26 pm
i would like one key!
Ankur Gupta said on December 17, 2009 at 6:26 pm
Norton Internet Securiry is the best security app I have ever seen. I need this. Can you please give me a license.
Count me in. Thank you :)
Dimitri Z said on December 17, 2009 at 6:35 pm
Awesome software. A MUST have.
leofelix said on December 17, 2009 at 6:38 pm
I'd like to win NIS 2010 'cause I do not like Panda Internet Security 2010.
Anupam said on December 17, 2009 at 6:46 pm
plz give it to me
Soren said on December 17, 2009 at 6:50 pm
Just wanna take part out of curiousity , though I now I never win :)
NIS 2010 must be a good Security Suite cause Symantec improves their products with every new version.
Leslie Winder said on December 17, 2009 at 6:51 pm
Norton's fine reputation precedes it as one of the giants in security software,standing apart from the crowd,it's name conjuring up vivid images of reliability,smooth efficiency and trustworthiness in a market saturated with over-hyped products that do not meet the expectations of knowledgeable computer users.Norton Internet Security 2010 presents a formidable array of tools encompassing nearly every aspect of computer security,sure to meet the needs of the most demanding cyber-surfer with the good sense to purchase this magnificent software.In the meantime I am very grateful to ghacks.net for making this gracious offering to those of us who choose to avail ourselves of the opportunity to win a license, thereby enhancing our computer protection.I would love to be a winner.
chris s said on December 17, 2009 at 6:58 pm
I would love a copy Please
DILEEP said on December 17, 2009 at 7:01 pm
i love norton .very good protection
Jerry Chance said on December 17, 2009 at 7:01 pm
Loads of protection with the BIG advantage of being available all in one program. Count me in please!
Love, Light and Peace
Siba said on December 17, 2009 at 7:05 pm
I need it for my home desktop; Currently using AVG Free but would prefer Norton.
Vivek said on December 17, 2009 at 7:05 pm
Hope i get the key……….want to use Norton product……..i wish i get…..ohhhhhhhh GODDDDDDDD!
Abhishek said on December 17, 2009 at 7:06 pm
Norton is one of the reputed names in security related programs. I want to check out its latest edition.
Thanks for this great giveaway.
k19s said on December 17, 2009 at 7:14 pm
Hi, I currently use AVG free and need a Internet Security software such as Norton Internet Security 2010 to protect me against the newest online theft identify fraud, viruses, and spy-ware . Not only this but to protect other users in my family from online theft.
Hope I win one.
Ercan Cem said on December 17, 2009 at 7:20 pm
Jeeva S said on December 17, 2009 at 7:23 pm
Wow.. i need this one.. thanks for the giveaway.. let me see my luck here..
pctech said on December 17, 2009 at 7:24 pm
Currently using Mcafee 2008 (outdated/expired)… would love to switch to Norton for some real security.
JackTheFrench said on December 17, 2009 at 7:24 pm
I am using avast antivirus and comodo firewall to protect my PC. I have had no serious problem until now, but NIS 2010 is in my opinion the most complete protection software on the market. It offers a lot of features (AV, firewall, antirootkit, antispam, identity protection, and some very interesting modules (applications ratings for instance. I would be pleased to give it a try. Best regards, and do not change anything to your site.
John C said on December 17, 2009 at 7:25 pm
This would be *really* useful, not for me but for my wife! As a polytechnic lecturer she often finds her laptop infected with all sorts of little nasties because she often has to transfer files between her machine, and those used by the students (both personal and polytechnic owned), via flash disks.
And then of course there are the many 100s of spam messages (with the occasional phish and dodgy e-card thrown in for good measure!) that she gets each week because her email is in so many student address books, and we all know how good students are at keeping their computers clean :-)
Many thanks for giving us, your readers, a chance to win a license!
Rick said on December 17, 2009 at 7:27 pm
I bought a new computer and it came with NIS, but only for 60 days. I currently have 27 days before I need to upgrade. Winning this would solve this problem.
Thanks for the great site and wonderful giveaways.
Roran said on December 17, 2009 at 7:37 pm
I used to be a fan of Norton some years back. Then I got disillusioned with the high system requirements.
However about a year back I tried Norton 2009 and I was impressed. Norton seems to have rectified the problem of high resource usage in its 2009 and 2010 versions. Couple this with its excellent protection and you get a great product. I've been using Norton 2009 antivirus but my license will expire in a few days.
As such I would love a license for Norton 2010.
Thanking you in advance.
Thomas said on December 17, 2009 at 7:38 pm
I hope i win
w5904 said on December 17, 2009 at 7:48 pm
Hi my best wishes for the season and yes I like a little present
Zvonko said on December 17, 2009 at 7:50 pm
NIS 2010 is the best security product
puerto said on December 17, 2009 at 7:53 pm
That'd be really a miracle if I win a copy of NIS 2010 here. The thing is I wanted to obtain it since 2008 version but due to some financial difficulties postponed that matter untill now. Thanks for giving all of us free chance to get NIS 2010.
my_immortalize said on December 17, 2009 at 7:55 pm
Count me in please…Thanks..
Sophie B said on December 17, 2009 at 8:02 pm
I've only ever had McAfee on my computer, which runs out in a couple of months. I'm not very good with security and from what I've read, Norton Internet Security 2010 seems all I would need, that's if I'm lucky enough to win.
Bruno Cardoso said on December 17, 2009 at 8:04 pm
Well I would like to win a licence because with a new year comes new responsibilities and Norton would make be a more responsible one :)
*small edit (cause of the english ehehe)
Well I would like to win a licence because with a new year comes new responsibilities and Norton would make be a more responsible person :)
Sputnik said on December 17, 2009 at 8:21 pm
As everybody here I wish I could get one of the free licenses…
Good luck to everybody !
Thank you, Ghacks and Symantec !
Suresh said on December 17, 2009 at 8:27 pm
i need the license
polishguy said on December 17, 2009 at 8:41 pm
Last time I used NIS a couple of years ago and it was OK even then, this new version must be of good quality and I hope I can win one copy of it here.
Lantz said on December 17, 2009 at 8:41 pm
Norton hasn't been a program that I liked in the past. But from the info I am getting on their newest suite, seems like they have done a much better job than in the past.
poster said on December 17, 2009 at 8:57 pm
My kids in college need good protection
NetFlexx said on December 17, 2009 at 8:59 pm
This would be a nice one for my parents… I'm in.
Soupayan said on December 17, 2009 at 9:10 pm
i would love to win this because i don't have any security on my computer as such….
Martin said on December 17, 2009 at 9:23 pm
I want 1 license plz :)
am i lucky in new year ?
Clay said on December 17, 2009 at 9:30 pm
with my KIS about to expire, i would like to try NIS. plus heard good things about NIS 2010. thanks!!!
Ravi said on December 17, 2009 at 9:32 pm
NIS 2010 seems to be improved a lot from previous versions. can I get a license please?
angel said on December 17, 2009 at 9:34 pm
RoBerTo said on December 17, 2009 at 9:35 pm
iwould like to win it 'cause i like a lot norton software and it's one of the best antivirus (somepeople say it isn't but not me) and i like also a lot reading your news and everything you post here and in all my computer GHACKS is in the rss Your the best!!!
dar kangel said on December 17, 2009 at 9:36 pm
One of the best Security Suite of this ending year 2009! Mery CHRISTMAS and a Happy New Year!
Monish said on December 17, 2009 at 9:37 pm
woohoo nortons…
Hetal said on December 17, 2009 at 9:37 pm
1 please
Oki Helfiska said on December 17, 2009 at 9:38 pm
I really like Norton Antivirus. Antivirus is very powerful. Let alone have the ability to improve computer performance. I hope you give me 1 license. Thanks u very much
GIPSYMOON01 said on December 17, 2009 at 9:38 pm
hi i would like to have norton product it is really great to have one can you guys consider me in this lottery
Thunder-man said on December 17, 2009 at 9:39 pm
Unfortunately, I had missed the promotion of Norton AntiVirus 2009th http://tr.im/HUYX
Therefore, I would now like to win a "all in one version".
darren said on December 17, 2009 at 9:49 pm
Nice giveaway, don't mind winning a license for NIS latest version. Just need it to increase my poor internet security.
janus said on December 17, 2009 at 9:49 pm
Just what I am looking for. Thanks
Gerta said on December 17, 2009 at 10:24 pm
Great security suite, it's gonna be a nice substitute for my free Avira Antivir in case if I win a copy. Thanks for the Christmas contest.
Matthias said on December 17, 2009 at 10:25 pm
I have 35 days left of my license and I could use a new license for my NIS.
Cliff said on December 17, 2009 at 10:37 pm
i used Norton at last version 2005 and for slow performance i gave up but about 2010 i heard all good and i desperately wants to try this and keep my pc safe
zyx777 said on December 17, 2009 at 10:41 pm
NIS 2010 is the best for Win7…
dallas said on December 17, 2009 at 10:53 pm
I'd like to try Norton Internet Security 2010.
Many people speak well of the new version of the program
I have always used free antivirus and I would be curious to test this security package
ThomasAlan said on December 17, 2009 at 9:55 pm
I haven't used norton since 2003 i would love to try it again, i hear it's lighter on system resources now a days and would like to give it a go again.
Paul said on December 17, 2009 at 11:01 pm
Could I please have a free license?
This is much better than the software I have now.
Even though I know I'll never win, thanks anyway.
BosseWeb said on December 17, 2009 at 11:03 pm
I would like to offer it to my old dad.
He does not konow his way around computers and I have not been able to convince him to trust any of the freeware alternatives.
Stubborn old man!
But I love him anyway!
MossBeep said on December 17, 2009 at 11:09 pm
I would love a copy.
Unicorn said on December 17, 2009 at 11:10 pm
My Norton Anti-Virus license just expired. I would like to try the new 2010 Internet Security.
Unicorn Lover said on December 17, 2009 at 11:12 pm
I would love to try this. Thank you.
robo said on December 17, 2009 at 11:19 pm
Nice prize, count me in please.
RayBird said on December 17, 2009 at 11:23 pm
Currently running McAfee and it's a dog. Also using the freebie ZoneAlarm 2-way firewall which is always getting in the way. We sure could use an all-in-one solution to our security issues. Got our fingers crossed!
giglman said on December 17, 2009 at 11:32 pm
i want to use only the best …
corno said on December 17, 2009 at 11:35 pm
This program is certainly light on resources, which is what I need for my old Pentium III with 512 Ram. So, count me in as well.
Zigmund said on December 17, 2009 at 11:38 pm
I would like to be rolled into this giveaway for NIS , please count me in, man.
I think it's useless to explain reasons why I wish to get it, who would refuse to get a high quality security suite (latest version) for absolutely free..?
gusminho said on December 17, 2009 at 11:48 pm
i use nis 2010 and is a great suite
i hope i wins a definitive key
Robert Souza said on December 17, 2009 at 11:51 pm
I presently have NIS 2010 but it will expire soon and well I won't beable to renew because of not much work at my job so would be great to keep if I won. This has kept my computer free from all problems over the last year. I ask to win, please. Thanks so much for try.
Saint-Germain said on December 18, 2009 at 12:04 am
Ich würde NIS 2010 tatsächlich gern mal ausprobieren, also bitte,
lasst mich ein Gewinner sein!
mjrdoc said on December 18, 2009 at 12:04 am
I could really use a good Security Suite. Today, December 17, is my Birthday and it would make a great gift.
This was sent on December 17, 2009 at 5:00 PM EST. For some reason it posted as December 18.
Just wanted to keep the information accurate.
Johan Gustavsson said on December 18, 2009 at 12:17 am
I need this software, as my Eset Smart Security runs out soon (12/31)…
mubarak said on December 18, 2009 at 12:39 am
Roll me in this giveaway, please. I will be very happy if I win Norton Internet Security for I
have never used Premium programs like this one before.
LitteTainTains said on December 18, 2009 at 12:48 am
Currently I use Avast and Online Armor. Some time ago I tried Norton Internet Security 2009 and I liked it a lot, but then the trial expired. So I'd like to have NIS 2010! Can you help me?
gev said on December 18, 2009 at 12:54 am
Ah please i seriously need one, im running out of my norton 2010 trial in few days.
Albert H said on December 18, 2009 at 1:17 am
I would like to get one. :)
Jav said on December 18, 2009 at 1:32 am
Lightest, fastest Internet security suite so far.
I love it, my favourite one.
i would love to have it, please =)
Thunder said on December 18, 2009 at 1:35 am
Hey; it'd be great if I got one! I need it for my new Windows 7 installation.
ghoz said on December 18, 2009 at 1:50 am
Norton is a great product. currently I use AVG free.
humprey said on December 18, 2009 at 2:23 am
Getting a free license for this top-notch internet security suite would really be a wonderful Christmas gift. Since version 2009, Norton has vastly improved in terms of utilizing memory and resources, compared to its bad reputation over its previous versions. I've been using a 90-day evaluation copy of NIS 2010 and I would have to say that it's really doing well in protecting my computer. A total package indeed. It would definitely help if I could use it for a year, so I could be protected–especially from USB flash drive threats. Thanks.
bill ehm said on December 18, 2009 at 2:57 am
please count me in your draw.
Uly said on December 18, 2009 at 3:31 am
This is a good opportunity to replace my Avast Home Edition. Avast seems to be slowing my computer already
Caren said on December 18, 2009 at 4:10 am
I am currently using Symantec and am looking for a change. Count me in.
David said on December 18, 2009 at 4:48 am
Thanks for the offer! I'd like this as an alternative to my anti-virus and firewall software.
Matt said on December 18, 2009 at 4:49 am
I would like a copy of NIS 2010 for a purely selfish reason. If it can keep a tenth of the crap my daughter manages to get on her computer off, I'll have enough free time to take up golf!
megan said on December 18, 2009 at 5:01 am
count me in for this fabulous GA!
raccoear said on December 18, 2009 at 5:01 am
I want this great software….merry christmas! mabuhay!
vip_wzx said on December 18, 2009 at 5:03 am
I want to try nis 2010,I hope it now!
Lantz said on December 18, 2009 at 5:25 am
The new version may just take Norton AV from a bloated octopus that hijacks the system and misses vviruses yet catches every false positive, into a decent Antivirus program.
From what I have hearsd I would give it another chance!
mohd che said on December 18, 2009 at 5:37 am
count me in for this fabulous software
Angelan said on December 18, 2009 at 5:39 am
hmm was using the trial version for 90 days… was awesome… but its almost at its end now!!~
would love to get a full license
Mike said on December 18, 2009 at 5:39 am
I use NIS 2009 and like it, though it seems to have become more of a resource hog as the months have passed. Would like to try 2010.
francisco said on December 18, 2009 at 5:40 am
I trust Norton.
I would like to get one.good luck everybody!
yangguoquan said on December 18, 2009 at 6:18 am
hope symantec will be better
i hope symantec well be better.
vofado said on December 18, 2009 at 6:20 am
Norton is easy to use.
So i want to get one.
Steph said on December 18, 2009 at 6:28 am
NIS 2010 ?
This would result fastest (security software)!
But as the only "valid" for netbooks and older pc ….
==> According to the French tests …….
In short, it's back to Norton & Symantec then :-)
Steph.
Pratik said on December 18, 2009 at 6:31 am
Hey Ghacks I have tried Norton in the past but some how wasn't impressed with its bloat…
I have heard that it has become bloat free now and i would like to try out the pro one..
I have KIS installed on my PC..
A license would be very handy….
Rajneesh said on December 18, 2009 at 6:41 am
I have been a Norton follower and I strongly believe in capabilities of Norton anti-viruses.
Its been well over 12 years since I have tried other anti-virus software.
Norton Internet security 2010 seems to be the lightest, most advanced Norton package till date.
With features covering almost all the general purpose/user requirements it is an absolute must to have.
I will appreciate If I will get the license for it as I am still trying it and the license is going to expire.
Brian said on December 18, 2009 at 6:53 am
I would like a copy because,its good and since i am unemployed now,i
cant afford it.
Dr. Nay Lwin said on December 18, 2009 at 7:12 am
Give me please
xulei said on December 18, 2009 at 7:15 am
Siraj Patel said on December 18, 2009 at 7:24 am
Please give me the chance to experience the new Norton IS 2010, as I hear that it is very performance oriented now and not to forget that it is amongst the industries best.
Andrew Johnson said on December 18, 2009 at 7:28 am
I'd love to get a license for norton internet security. This last year or so I've been using McAfee's and even though I kept it up to date, I still got several infections that took days to clean up. Having just finished building a brand new PC, this would be a great little xtra under my xmas tree to protect my new baby.
Virus writers are getting more and more devious, with their malware which stops you from running the very tools you need to clean up your PC. A good team of anti-virus, anti–malware and anti-spyware software is well worth my weight in gold … and i'm on the chubby side.
Sean said on December 18, 2009 at 7:55 am
I have always liked Norton. I could use the copy to upgrade from my old version.
se said on December 18, 2009 at 8:19 am
Great Stuff!!
necmi said on December 18, 2009 at 8:24 am
I need this app, thanks!
Gafoor said on December 18, 2009 at 8:24 am
Hi! I like Norton Internet Security 2010 as it takes very less system resources and it got good ratings from various testing labs. Norton also provides updates even every 5 minutes which they call pulse updates. If we download a program we can know whether it is good or bad with its reputation rating system. Norton provides a toolbar for storing login credentials which is very useful to defeat keyloggers. It also provides safety ratings for websites and in search results. I hope I will win this. Please include me. Thank you for this wonderful offer!
Nders said on December 18, 2009 at 8:26 am
have been a norton user since my first PC on 2001. That time there's no Internet Security yet I think. 2010 is coming and I wish Norton could protect me for one more year with its newest version (without me paying :))
mohammad said on December 18, 2009 at 8:27 am
raju said on December 18, 2009 at 8:29 am
Kuth said on December 18, 2009 at 9:06 am
Hi!I'm a user of NIS2009,And I want to have the chance to to experience the new NIS 2010,I need it! Thanks!
Leo said on December 18, 2009 at 9:09 am
Hi!I'm a user of NIS2010. Please send it for me.I need it.Thanks giveaway
TJ said on December 18, 2009 at 9:21 am
Great giveaway I would to try out Norton Internet Security 2010 heard it might be better that KIS 2010. Send me a license!
anon said on December 18, 2009 at 9:31 am
well I don't know if it is too late to enter or not since apparently for me anyway the 2009 christmas givewaway page had this grayed out.
Eddie Y said on December 18, 2009 at 9:37 am
can i please have 1 for xmas?
Oleg said on December 18, 2009 at 10:19 am
Count me in for this giveaway, please. Norton Internet Security is program that would run without problems on my laptop. I have PC Tools IS for now but it seems to be hard on my system resourses.
codingfreak said on December 18, 2009 at 10:34 am
As the post says this version is very good and less memory hog than its previous versions. Tried a 90 day trail edition and it is about to be expired. I am in a great requirement for one key
Lulus said on December 18, 2009 at 10:45 am
Give me a chance
Vinod said on December 18, 2009 at 10:50 am
This is a great software for protecting one's computer. I had used the beta version earlier and it had a lot of improvements over the earlier versions. I'd love to have one. Thanks.
Ikaros said on December 18, 2009 at 11:05 am
Thank you. I want one
dumblord said on December 18, 2009 at 11:25 am
Thank you for this article..been using Norton Security for a while and must say It´s perfect. Would be happy to win :)
abusarah08 said on December 18, 2009 at 12:00 pm
thanx … it may be the bestaccording to pcmag
hayder said on December 18, 2009 at 12:02 pm
thank you… i got one ending soon so a renewal is great…
sarah said on December 18, 2009 at 12:05 pm
please give me one lic…i really need it
dr said on December 18, 2009 at 12:07 pm
hi… great offer… give me one for my old PC
smith said on December 18, 2009 at 12:09 pm
hi… i need it really bad
Natalie said on December 18, 2009 at 12:10 pm
Would love to have this! Currently using AVG
Anjum said on December 18, 2009 at 12:16 pm
I love this product so much, I am currently using Norton Anti virus 2009 version without a firewall and all in one security. From my experience with current product I am happy to say that it is powerful and light on resources and best suited for any one.
ark said on December 18, 2009 at 12:19 pm
please i need it to complete the protection of me netbook
Henini Lyes said on December 18, 2009 at 12:33 pm
Nice security suite.
manohar said on December 18, 2009 at 1:01 pm
i used norton before in 2006 ,it was a great product.but later it began to hog to many resources and very sluggish. but now i have read the review it seems that nirton is back in shape again, and so i will switch to it.
ja said on December 18, 2009 at 1:32 pm
help please… give me a lic. of this tough internet security
abeer said on December 18, 2009 at 1:33 pm
keep the nice work… i need this for the parental control… they say it is a very good one
aboora said on December 18, 2009 at 1:34 pm
i need this suite as it is a very good … especially if free
hader said on December 18, 2009 at 1:39 pm
please help me with this … i really,badly, seriously….
please give me a licence
farcry201 said on December 18, 2009 at 2:01 pm
i need it …thanx
halospher said on December 18, 2009 at 2:04 pm
this is the best internet security suite… i love it
Raymond said on December 18, 2009 at 2:29 pm
I hear 2010 is a lot nicer performance wise. Would love to have it for that reason. Norton has always been my weapon of choice.
s2j said on December 18, 2009 at 2:32 pm
Tausif Ahmed said on December 18, 2009 at 2:43 pm
I need a license of this great security application. Pls, count me in..
sandro said on December 18, 2009 at 2:44 pm
Is this giveaway still active..? In that case, please count me into the lottery for I need a good security solution badly and my current AV ( Avast Free Edition) is not so reliable as NIS 2010 can definitely be. Thanks.
Hunter said on December 18, 2009 at 2:45 pm
Wud love to try this, I m in.. :)
Inferno said on December 18, 2009 at 2:47 pm
WOW!!! Nice giveway, My WISH to SANTA, I need this one please please please…
QuadCore said on December 18, 2009 at 2:49 pm
NIS 2010 rocks, using a trial edition of this, very light n got damn good scanning speed, pls count me in.
Shojeeb said on December 18, 2009 at 2:50 pm
I am ready to grab this, where is it…
Yiren said on December 18, 2009 at 4:22 pm
Hope to own Norton Internet Security 2010.. ^_^
Aritra said on December 18, 2009 at 4:31 pm
Have not used Norton for a long, long time.
Pretty happy with Avira.
But heard that from version 2009, Norton has stopped being a memory hog.
Would really want to try out the new, improved version of Norton.
truong said on December 18, 2009 at 5:27 pm
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Carl said on December 18, 2009 at 5:12 pm
I can use this since my free trial of NOD32 is already expired and switching back to free software felt incomplete.
florin said on December 18, 2009 at 6:39 pm
Hope to win this great antivirus software.thank you
RAGUSA said on December 18, 2009 at 8:44 pm
Norton is very good software and I need one
Hubby said on December 18, 2009 at 8:50 pm
It's a very good antivirus and now this version doesn't need a lot of memory. Please give me one Raju. Thanks
Leon said on December 18, 2009 at 9:48 pm
Jesus loves you and i love norton please send me a licence thanking you
abhijit said on December 18, 2009 at 11:06 pm
i need it ,i use trial,which is now come to end
fraser nicoll said on December 18, 2009 at 11:21 pm
I would like to win this because I have never won ANYTHING before not even a £10 on the lotto have only 6 days left on my one its the only anti virus software I have ever used that has worked not like that kaspersky .Im skint and its xmas and i have not bought the wifes present yet MANY THANKS FOR THE CHANCE TO WIN maybe santa will come this year
James said on December 19, 2009 at 12:49 am
Best of class. Top billings in most reviews. Norton Internet Security 2010 is my choice! Thanks for the opportunity!
aneldeainal said on December 19, 2009 at 3:11 am
i would like to try Norton Internet Security on my new Window 7 Ultimate, The reviw says it's the lightest antivirus with full protection,
Luis Aldrin said on December 19, 2009 at 3:12 am
if you can give me the license, then thtis would be the greatest gift that i have ever received in my life. i am very happy to think that you will be the first santa claus in my life.
Aaron said on December 19, 2009 at 7:53 am
I've heard so much about its cool features. I'm interested in trying all its neat parts.
MerleOne said on December 19, 2009 at 10:40 am
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The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: November 20 – 26, 2019
Wednesday, November 27, 2019 Friday, March 4, 2022 Updated on Friday, March 4, 2022 18:26 UTC
New activity/unrest was reported for 2 volcanoes from November 20 to 26, 2019. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 13 volcanoes.
New activity/unrest: Shishaldin, Fox Islands (USA) | White Island, New Zealand.
Ongoing activity: Aira, Kyushu (Japan) | Dukono, Halmahera (Indonesia) | Ebeko, Paramushir Island (Russia) | Fuego, Guatemala | Ibu, Halmahera (Indonesia) | Karangetang, Siau Island (Indonesia) | Klyuchevskoy, Central Kamchatka (Russia) | Merapi, Central Java (Indonesia) | Pacaya, Guatemala | Sangeang Api, Indonesia | Santa Maria, Guatemala | Sheveluch, Central Kamchatka (Russia) | Suwanosejima, Ryukyu Islands (Japan).
New activity/unrest
Shishaldin, Fox Islands (USA)
54.756°N, 163.97°W, Summit elev. 2857 m
AVO reported that increased seismicity and higher surface temperatures at Shishaldin during 19-20 November indicated elevated eruptive activity. Seismicity abruptly dropped at 0340 on 20 November and remained low, heralding another pause in activity. Tremor and surface temperatures remained low through 23 November. Seismicity again increased during 24-25 November and small explosions were detected in local and regional infrasound stations. Strongly elevated surface temperatures were observed in multiple satellite images. A partial collapse of the summit cone sometime around 1430 on 24 November produced a pyroclastic flow that traveled as far as 3 km down the NW flank. A new lava flow on the NW flank was several hundred meters long. Seismicity decreased but remained elevated during 25-26 November. Strongly elevated surface temperatures were identified in multiple satellite images, and incandescence from the summit was occasionally visible in web camera images overnight. The Aviation Color Code remained at Orange and the Volcano Alert Level remained at Watch.
Geological summary: The beautifully symmetrical volcano of Shishaldin is the highest and one of the most active volcanoes of the Aleutian Islands. The 2857-m-high, glacier-covered volcano is the westernmost of three large stratovolcanoes along an E-W line in the eastern half of Unimak Island. The Aleuts named the volcano Sisquk, meaning "mountain which points the way when I am lost." A steady steam plume rises from its small summit crater. Constructed atop an older glacially dissected volcano, it is Holocene in age and largely basaltic in composition. Remnants of an older ancestral volcano are exposed on the west and NE sides at 1500-1800 m elevation. There are over two dozen pyroclastic cones on its NW flank, which is blanketed by massive aa lava flows. Frequent explosive activity, primarily consisting of strombolian ash eruptions from the small summit crater, but sometimes producing lava flows, has been recorded since the 18th century.
White Island, New Zealand
78.17°S, 167.5°E, Summit elev. 762 m
GeoNet reported that gas emissions at White Island were at moderate-to-high levels during 18-25 November and tremor was at moderate levels. Gas-driven fountaining from active vents on the W side of the crater floor ejected mud a few meters in the air. The Volcanic Alert Level remained at 2 and the Aviation Color Code remained at Yellow.
Geological summary: White Island is a mostly ice-covered volcanic complex at the northern end of the island consisting of two shield volcanoes and overlying pyroclastic cones. The youngest Potassium-Argon date obtained was 0.17 million years ago and there is no evidence of Holocene activity.
Ongoing activity
Aira, Kyushu (Japan)
31.593°N, 130.657°E, Summit elev. 1117 m
JMA reported that incandescence from Minamidake Crater (at Aira Caldera's Sakurajima volcano) was visible at night during 18-25 November. There were 17 explosions and four non-explosive eruptive events detected by the seismic network. Ash plumes rose as high as 2.7 km above the crater rim and blocks were ejected as far as 1.7 km away. The sulfur dioxide emission rate was 2,800 tons/day on 21 November. The Alert Level remained at 3 (on a 5-level scale).
Geological summary: The Aira caldera in the northern half of Kagoshima Bay contains the post-caldera Sakurajima volcano, one of Japan's most active. Eruption of the voluminous Ito pyroclastic flow accompanied formation of the 17 x 23 km caldera about 22,000 years ago. The smaller Wakamiko caldera was formed during the early Holocene in the NE corner of the Aira caldera, along with several post-caldera cones. The construction of Sakurajima began about 13,000 years ago on the southern rim of Aira caldera and built an island that was finally joined to the Osumi Peninsula during the major explosive and effusive eruption of 1914. Activity at the Kitadake summit cone ended about 4850 years ago, after which eruptions took place at Minamidake. Frequent historical eruptions, recorded since the 8th century, have deposited ash on Kagoshima, one of Kyushu's largest cities, located across Kagoshima Bay only 8 km from the summit. The largest historical eruption took place during 1471-76.
Dukono, Halmahera (Indonesia)
1.693°N, 127.894°E, Summit elev. 1229 m
Based on satellite and wind model data, and information from PVMBG, the Darwin VAAC reported that during 20-26 November ash plumes from Dukono rose to an altitude of 1.8-2.3 km (6,000-8,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted in multiple directions. The Alert Level remained at 2 (on a scale of 1-4), and the public was warned to remain outside of the 2-km exclusion zone.
Geological summary: Reports from this remote volcano in northernmost Halmahera are rare, but Dukono has been one of Indonesia's most active volcanoes. More-or-less continuous explosive eruptions, sometimes accompanied by lava flows, occurred from 1933 until at least the mid-1990s, when routine observations were curtailed. During a major eruption in 1550, a lava flow filled in the strait between Halmahera and the north-flank cone of Gunung Mamuya. This complex volcano presents a broad, low profile with multiple summit peaks and overlapping craters. Malupang Wariang, 1 km SW of the summit crater complex, contains a 700 x 570 m crater that has also been active during historical time.
Ebeko, Paramushir Island (Russia)
Volcanologists in Severo-Kurilsk (Paramushir Island), about 7 km E of Ebeko, observed explosions during 15-17 and 20 November that sent ash plumes up to 3 km (10,000 ft) a.s.l. Ash plumes drifted SE and NE. The Aviation Color Code remained at Orange (the second highest level on a four-color scale).
Geological summary: The flat-topped summit of the central cone of Ebeko volcano, one of the most active in the Kuril Islands, occupies the northern end of Paramushir Island. Three summit craters located along a SSW-NNE line form Ebeko volcano proper, at the northern end of a complex of five volcanic cones. Blocky lava flows extend west from Ebeko and SE from the neighboring Nezametnyi cone. The eastern part of the southern crater contains strong solfataras and a large boiling spring. The central crater is filled by a lake about 20 m deep whose shores are lined with steaming solfataras; the northern crater lies across a narrow, low barrier from the central crater and contains a small, cold crescentic lake. Historical activity, recorded since the late-18th century, has been restricted to small-to-moderate explosive eruptions from the summit craters. Intense fumarolic activity occurs in the summit craters, on the outer flanks of the cone, and in lateral explosion craters.
Fuego, Guatemala
14.473°N, 90.88°W, Summit elev. 3763 m
INSIVUMEH reported that there were 6-15 explosions per hour recorded at Fuego during 20-26 November, generating ash plumes that rose as high as 1.1 km above the crater rim and drifted 10-20 km S, SW, and W. Ashfall was reported in several areas downwind including Santa Sofía (12 km SW), Morelia (9 km SW), Panimaché I and II (8 km SW), Finca Palo Verde, San Pedro Yepocapa (8 km NW), Sangre de Cristo (8 km WSW), and El Porvenir (8 km ENE). Explosions sometimes produced shock waves that rattled houses in nearby communities. Incandescent material was ejected 100-450 m high and caused avalanches of material that occasionally traveled long distances (reaching vegetated areas) down the Seca (W), Taniluyá (SW), Ceniza (SSW), Trinidad (S), Las Lajas (SE), and Honda ravines. Lava flows advanced in the Seca and Santa Teresa (W) drainages during November, and were 300 and 800 m long on 21 and 24 November, respectively.
Geological summary: Volcán Fuego, one of Central America's most active volcanoes, is also one of three large stratovolcanoes overlooking Guatemala's former capital, Antigua. The scarp of an older edifice, Meseta, lies between Fuego and Acatenango to the north. Construction of Meseta dates back to about 230,000 years and continued until the late Pleistocene or early Holocene. Collapse of Meseta may have produced the massive Escuintla debris-avalanche deposit, which extends about 50 km onto the Pacific coastal plain. Growth of the modern Fuego volcano followed, continuing the southward migration of volcanism that began at the mostly andesitic Acatenango. Eruptions at Fuego have become more mafic with time, and most historical activity has produced basaltic rocks. Frequent vigorous historical eruptions have been recorded since the onset of the Spanish era in 1524, and have produced major ashfalls, along with occasional pyroclastic flows and lava flows.
Ibu, Halmahera (Indonesia)
1.488°N, 127.63°E, Summit elev. 1325 m
Based on PVMBG observations, satellite images, and wind data, the Darwin VAAC reported that during 20-21 and 23-25 November ash plumes from Ibu rose 1.8-2.1 km (6,000-7,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted in multiple directions. A thermal anomaly was visible in satellite images on 21 November.
Geological summary: The truncated summit of Gunung Ibu stratovolcano along the NW coast of Halmahera Island has large nested summit craters. The inner crater, 1 km wide and 400 m deep, contained several small crater lakes through much of historical time. The outer crater, 1.2 km wide, is breached on the north side, creating a steep-walled valley. A large parasitic cone is located ENE of the summit. A smaller one to the WSW has fed a lava flow down the W flank. A group of maars is located below the N and W flanks. Only a few eruptions have been recorded in historical time, the first a small explosive eruption from the summit crater in 1911. An eruption producing a lava dome that eventually covered much of the floor of the inner summit crater began in December 1998.
Karangetang, Siau Island (Indonesia)
PVMBG reported that during 18-24 November lava continued to effuse from Karangetang's Main Crater (S), traveling as far as 1.8 km down the Nanitu, Pangi, and Sense drainages on the SW and W flanks. Sometimes dense white plumes rose to 300 m above the summit. Incandescence from both summit craters was visible at night. The Alert Level remained at 2 (on a scale of 1-4).
Geological summary: Karangetang (Api Siau) volcano lies at the northern end of the island of Siau, about 125 km NNE of the NE-most point of Sulawesi island. The stratovolcano contains five summit craters along a N-S line. It is one of Indonesia's most active volcanoes, with more than 40 eruptions recorded since 1675 and many additional small eruptions that were not documented in the historical record (Catalog of Active Volcanoes of the World: Neumann van Padang, 1951). Twentieth-century eruptions have included frequent explosive activity sometimes accompanied by pyroclastic flows and lahars. Lava dome growth has occurred in the summit craters; collapse of lava flow fronts have produced pyroclastic flows.
Klyuchevskoy, Central Kamchatka (Russia)
KVERT reported that a thermal anomaly over Klyuchevskoy was identified in satellite images on 14 November. Strombolian activity and a series of ash explosions were visible on 20 November. The Aviation Color Code remained at Orange.
Geological summary: Klyuchevskoy (also spelled Kliuchevskoi) is Kamchatka's highest and most active volcano. Since its origin about 6000 years ago, the beautifully symmetrical, 4835-m-high basaltic stratovolcano has produced frequent moderate-volume explosive and effusive eruptions without major periods of inactivity. It rises above a saddle NE of sharp-peaked Kamen volcano and lies SE of the broad Ushkovsky massif. More than 100 flank eruptions have occurred during the past roughly 3000 years, with most lateral craters and cones occurring along radial fissures between the unconfined NE-to-SE flanks of the conical volcano between 500 m and 3600 m elevation. The morphology of the 700-m-wide summit crater has been frequently modified by historical eruptions, which have been recorded since the late-17th century. Historical eruptions have originated primarily from the summit crater, but have also included numerous major explosive and effusive eruptions from flank craters.
Merapi, Central Java (Indonesia)
7.54°S, 110.446°E, Summit elev. 2910 m
PVMBG reported that no eruptive events at Merapi were recorded during 18-24 November, though a significant increase in the number of low-frequency earthquakes and increased carbon dioxide emissions were detected on 19 November. The Alert Level remained at 2 (on a scale of 1-4), and residents were warned to stay outside of the 3-km exclusion zone.
Geological summary: Merapi, one of Indonesia's most active volcanoes, lies in one of the world's most densely populated areas and dominates the landscape immediately north of the major city of Yogyakarta. It is the youngest and southernmost of a volcanic chain extending NNW to Ungaran volcano. Growth of Old Merapi during the Pleistocene ended with major edifice collapse perhaps about 2000 years ago, leaving a large arcuate scarp cutting the eroded older Batulawang volcano. Subsequently growth of the steep-sided Young Merapi edifice, its upper part unvegetated due to frequent eruptive activity, began SW of the earlier collapse scarp. Pyroclastic flows and lahars accompanying growth and collapse of the steep-sided active summit lava dome have devastated cultivated lands on the western-to-southern flanks and caused many fatalities during historical time.
Pacaya, Guatemala
14.382°N, 90.601°W, Summit elev. 2569 m
INSIVUMEH reported that during 20-26 November Strombolian explosions at Pacaya's Mackenney Crater ejected material as high as 75 m above the crater rim. Lava flows traveled as far as 400 m down NW flank and produced block avalanches from the flow fronts.
Geological summary: Eruptions from Pacaya, one of Guatemala's most active volcanoes, are frequently visible from Guatemala City, the nation's capital. This complex basaltic volcano was constructed just outside the southern topographic rim of the 14 x 16 km Pleistocene Amatitlán caldera. A cluster of dacitic lava domes occupies the southern caldera floor. The post-caldera Pacaya massif includes the ancestral Pacaya Viejo and Cerro Grande stratovolcanoes and the currently active Mackenney stratovolcano. Collapse of Pacaya Viejo between 600 and 1500 years ago produced a debris-avalanche deposit that extends 25 km onto the Pacific coastal plain and left an arcuate somma rim inside which the modern Pacaya volcano (Mackenney cone) grew. A subsidiary crater, Cerro Chino, was constructed on the NW somma rim and was last active in the 19th century. During the past several decades, activity has consisted of frequent strombolian eruptions with intermittent lava flow extrusion that has partially filled in the caldera moat and armored the flanks of Mackenney cone, punctuated by occasional larger explosive eruptions that partially destroy the summit of the growing young stratovolcano.
Sangeang Api, Indonesia
8.2°S, 119.07°E, Summit elev. 1912 m
The Darwin VAAC reported that during 20-26 November discrete and short-lived ash emissions from Sangeang Api rose to 2.4 km (8,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted SW and W. The Alert Level remained at 2 (on a scale of 1-4).
Geological summary: Sangeang Api volcano, one of the most active in the Lesser Sunda Islands, forms a small 13-km-wide island off the NE coast of Sumbawa Island. Two large trachybasaltic-to-tranchyandesitic volcanic cones, Doro Api and Doro Mantoi, were constructed in the center and on the eastern rim, respectively, of an older, largely obscured caldera. Flank vents occur on the south side of Doro Mantoi and near the northern coast. Intermittent historical eruptions have been recorded since 1512, most of them during in the 20th century.
Santa Maria, Guatemala
INSIVUMEH reported that on most days during 20-26 November there were 1-3 explosions per hour detected at Santa María's Santiaguito lava-dome complex. Ash plumes rose 600-900 m above the complex and drifted SW and W. Avalanches of material descended the E, S, and SW flanks. Ash sometimes fell locally, and likely in finca El Faro, Santa Maria, and Viejo Palmar during 20-21 and 24-25 November.
Geological summary: Symmetrical, forest-covered Santa María volcano is part of a chain of large stratovolcanoes that rise above the Pacific coastal plain of Guatemala. The sharp-topped, conical profile is cut on the SW flank by a 1.5-km-wide crater. The oval-shaped crater extends from just below the summit to the lower flank, and was formed during a catastrophic eruption in 1902. The renowned Plinian eruption of 1902 that devastated much of SW Guatemala followed a long repose period after construction of the large basaltic-andesite stratovolcano. The massive dacitic Santiaguito lava-dome complex has been growing at the base of the 1902 crater since 1922. Compound dome growth at Santiaguito has occurred episodically from four vents, with activity progressing W towards the most recent, Caliente. Dome growth has been accompanied by almost continuous minor explosions, with periodic lava extrusion, larger explosions, pyroclastic flows, and lahars.
Sheveluch, Central Kamchatka (Russia)
56.653°N, 161.36°E, Summit elev. 3283 m
KVERT reported that a thermal anomaly over Sheveluch was identified in satellite images during 15-22 November. The Aviation Color Code remained at Orange (the second highest level on a four-color scale).
Geological summary: The high, isolated massif of Sheveluch volcano (also spelled Shiveluch) rises above the lowlands NNE of the Kliuchevskaya volcano group. The 1300 km3 volcano is one of Kamchatka's largest and most active volcanic structures. The summit of roughly 65,000-year-old Stary Shiveluch is truncated by a broad 9-km-wide late-Pleistocene caldera breached to the south. Many lava domes dot its outer flanks. The Molodoy Shiveluch lava dome complex was constructed during the Holocene within the large horseshoe-shaped caldera; Holocene lava dome extrusion also took place on the flanks of Stary Shiveluch. At least 60 large eruptions have occurred during the Holocene, making it the most vigorous andesitic volcano of the Kuril-Kamchatka arc. Widespread tephra layers from these eruptions have provided valuable time markers for dating volcanic events in Kamchatka. Frequent collapses of dome complexes, most recently in 1964, have produced debris avalanches whose deposits cover much of the floor of the breached caldera.
Suwanosejima, Ryukyu Islands (Japan)
29.638°N, 129.714°E, Summit elev. 796 m
JMA reported that incandescence at Suwanosejima's Ontake Crater was visible during 15-22 November. Eruptive events generated grayish white plumes that rose as high as 900 m above the crater rim. Ashfall was reported in Toshima Village (4 km SSW) during 19-20 November. The Alert Level remained at 2 (on a 5-level scale).
Geological summary: The 8-km-long, spindle-shaped island of Suwanosejima in the northern Ryukyu Islands consists of an andesitic stratovolcano with two historically active summit craters. The summit of the volcano is truncated by a large breached crater extending to the sea on the east flank that was formed by edifice collapse. Suwanosejima, one of Japan's most frequently active volcanoes, was in a state of intermittent strombolian activity from Otake, the NE summit crater, that began in 1949 and lasted until 1996, after which periods of inactivity lengthened. The largest historical eruption took place in 1813-14, when thick scoria deposits blanketed residential areas, and the SW crater produced two lava flows that reached the western coast. At the end of the eruption the summit of Otake collapsed forming a large debris avalanche and creating the horseshoe-shaped Sakuchi caldera, which extends to the eastern coast. The island remained uninhabited for about 70 years after the 1813-1814 eruption. Lava flows reached the eastern coast of the island in 1884. Only about 50 people live on the island.
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Digital transformation has immense potential to unlock $1.3 trillion of value for the electricity sector; the industry must now embrace digitization.
The electricity sector is ripe for realizing value from rapid digital transformation; we estimate that there is $1.3 trillion of value to be captured globally from 2016-2025. Five initiatives are worth more than $100 billion over the next 10 years and should be prioritized for investment.
By leveraging the building blocks of digitization, such as service platforms, smart devices, the 'cloud' and advanced analytics, companies in the industry have the opportunity to increase the asset life cycle of infrastructure, optimize electricity network flows and innovate with customer-centric products. New pools of value could also be tapped 'beyond the electron' by harnessing big data across sectors.
Yet the maturity of digital initiatives in the industry is varied – from projects using advanced analytics to optimize assets and the widespread implementation of smart meters, to early moves by some utilities to manage and integrate distributed generation resources. Industry players agree on the need to make deeper customer engagement a priority and the pivotal role of digital technologies in making this a reality.
Energy technology providers are playing a key role in digitizing the industry, releasing a suite of smart turbines and panels, and sensors for commercial infrastructure. They are also developing connectivity platforms for industrial, commercial and retail customers. Established players and startups alike are experimenting on the fringes of the industry. The burgeoning home energy market is a case in point, with more than 100 (non-utility) actors capturing value.For a list of these actors, see CleanTechnica¹. With higher potential business value, smart industry and smart city markets are following suit in the business-to-business (B2B) and B2B-to-consumer spaces.
As the sector continues to adapt to the various transformations taking place, digitization must be a key priority, and, indeed, can support development of new business models to respond to these industry shifts.
Digital technologies have tremendous potential to contribute to growth in the sector and help deliver exceptional shareholder, customer and environmental value.
Four themes – asset life cycle management, grid optimization and aggregation, integrated customer services and beyond the electron – emerge for creating value (see graphic below). Within each theme, a number of digital initiatives can be pursued, each with our estimated 'value at stake' to enable prioritization.
Asset life cycle management has the greatest value potential among all the digital initiatives, to the tune of $480 billion over the next ten years. Utility firms are likely to improve margins from lower repair and maintenance costs, lower downtime of assets and fewer critical breakdowns.
Grid optimization and aggregation initiatives are together worth a projected $440 billion to industry and $1.2 trillion to society, through enabling smarter saving choices for customers, new job creation and lower peak demand, reducing carbon emissions.
Integrated customer services. Digital initiatives could be worth up to $440 billion to industry, with value migration driven by consumer renewables. There is significant value to be captured by developing plays in integrating renewable resources and investing in digital channels that empower the consumer to manage their electricity consumption.
"Beyond the electron" initiatives could not be quantified and are excluded from the value at stake analysis. Such initiatives could be described as 'unknown unknowns' to industry. Nevertheless, big wins in customer value are expected for those that move quickly to market such services.
Figure 1 below maps digital initiatives to the part of the electricity value chain that they relate to, from generation to consumption. Each initiative clearly illustrates how these digital themes are relevant to the electricity industry as it evolves over the next few years.
No matter what shape the electricity company of the future takes, digital is likely to be a fundamental part of it. This report offers an estimate of the value pools and a series of pragmatic recommendations that enterprises can take to digitally transform their operations and business model, and ultimately become a digital champion.
How do you reimagine the design of the energy system, given near-term digital and technological innovations which include predictive forecasting and energy storage? What infrastructure and systems are required to meet tomorrow's energy demand?
In economies transitioning to a lower carbon, more decentralized energy system, what incentives can be created by regulators and policymakers to optimize the electricity system and create a better functioning market?
What business- and operating-models are pre-requisites for energy companies to gain a greater share of the future industry profit pools beyond the electron – for instance, from connected home, smart car, buildings and cities, and industrial services?
Electricity is one of six industries (along with automotive, consumer, healthcare, logistics and media) that have been the focus of the World Economic Forum's Digital Transformation of Industries (DTI) 2016 project. An overview of the DTI program can be found here.
Our in-depth findings about the digital transformation of the electricity industry are available in a white paper, which can be downloaded here.