Microsoft launches Forefront, System Center

In a move to expand its security and management product lines, Microsoft announced Wednesday the release of its Forefront Client Security and System Center Essentials 2007.

As previously reported, Forefront Client Security is designed to protect corporate PCs, laptops and servers from spyware, viruses and rootkits. System Center, meanwhile, is designed for mid-size businesses and aims to allow IT managers to view and manage company servers, clients, hardware, software and services from a single console.