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SYMANTEC CORPORATION «11»
2004 Annual Report
Management Solutions. The only truly secure infrastructure is a managed one. That’s why
Symantec is developing effective solutions that allow systems administrators to automate routine
tasks and solve problems efficiently and securely. Our strategy is to blend our knowledge of
vulnerabilities and network threats with key innovations in the systems and storage management
areas, which are converging with network management. Our goal is to improve information
availability and drive real-time, operational decisions for customers. Symantec DeepSight™
Alert Services monitors vulnerabilities in nearly 20,000 technologies from 2,200 vendors
enhancing Symantec’s extensive knowledge of the threat environment. This early warning
security system enables customers to proactively manage their environments and reduce the
risk of disruption. Being able to trigger an operational event from a security alert can drive
better control over the environment.We believe we are the only company that can fully secure
and manage the integrity of information.
NFUTURE GROWTH DRIVERS
With the acquisition of PowerQuest and ON Technology during the year, our market
opportunity sits at more than $30 billion, with a forecasted compounded annual growth
rate of nearly 20%.This position provides Symantec with the opportunity to deliver strong
double-digit growth over time.
We enter fiscal year 2005 with an unprecedented leadership opportunity and a clear intent to
capitalize on the product breadth and capabilities that set us apart. We plan to move forward
in our key growth markets, using the power of our technology platforms to meet the needs
of customers, effectively leverage an ecosystem of partners, and provide more value to our
shareholders. Our relationships with customers and channel partners are clearly driving
Symantec’s results. By responding to their requirements with a broad portfolio of technologies
for securing and managing the complexity of today’s IT environments, we help customers
reduce the cost of dealing with an increasingly complex infrastructure and help ensure the
integrity of their most precious asset—information. In doing so, we expect to realize the true
growth potential of our company.
We want to thank our customers, partners, and shareholders for their continued confidence in
our company. Most important, I’d like to thank our employees around the world for their
talent, dedication, and commitment to the success of our customers and Symantec.
Sincerely,
John W. Thompson
Chairman of the Board and
Chief Executive Officer