symantec Script2Q08

- Symantec reported solid financial results for its 2Q08 fiscal year, with revenue, earnings per share, deferred revenue, and operating cash flow meeting expectations. - However, new business generation in North America was weaker than planned. Along with economic uncertainty, this caused Symantec to take a more conservative view of the remainder of the fiscal year. - Symantec saw strong demand for emerging technologies like endpoint management and compliance solutions. Major product upgrade cycles for enterprise protection and backup also positioned Symantec for growth in the coming year.