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Bob Gagnon, AVG’s Vice President of Channel Sales, Recognized as a 2010 Channel Chief by Everything Channel’s CRN

Amsterdam, February 22, 2010 – AVG Technologies, makers of the world’s most popular free anti-virus software, today announced that Bob Gagnon has been named a 2010 Channel Chief by the Everything Channel’s CRN. Channel Chiefs are leaders in creating effective channel programs for solution providers.

Bob was selected as a Channel Chief for his achievements in driving success in AVG’s channel and continuing to grow the AVG Technology business. Since AVG launched the latest version of its family of free and paid internet security products in October 2009, it has continued to see growth in its user base, which now marks more than 110 Million users in 170 countries worldwide. Boosted by significant enhancements in speed and levels of protection, AVG 9.0 is easier to use and improves end user experience. AVG’s new technology products ensure that users are safe in whatever activities they undertake in today’s online world.

For the eighth consecutive year the Channel Chiefs were chosen based by Everything Channel editorial on criteria including policy and program innovations made during the past year, the amount of revenue their company generates through partners, their willingness to speak out publicly on behalf of the channel, and the number of years they have dedicated to channel activities.

“AVG offers our channel partners an award-winning line of IT security products and the credibility of a globally recognized brand name,” said Bob Gagnon, VP of North American Channel Sales, AVG Technologies. ”A significant and growing portion of our global revenues comes through the channel because AVG solutions are so well-suited for partner sales. Our channel program provides partners with aggressive discounts and margins, generous incentive promotions, and competitive end-user pricing that empower our partners to create revenue opportunities and be profitable.”

“Being named a Channel Chief is one of the most prestigious honors in the IT industry. This year’s Channel Chiefs offers tremendous insight into the who’s who of the Channel,” said Kelley Damore, VP, Editorial Director, Everything Channel. “Top channel executives consistently ensure that the Channel’s voice is heard when strategic decisions are being made and continually nurture mutually profitable relationships. We applaud the 2010 Channel Chiefs for their successful partner programs and strategies.”

For additional information on the CRN Channel Chief list, visit www.channelweb.com. The Channel Chief list was published in the February 22, 2010 issue.

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About AVG Technologies

www.avg.com

AVG is a global security software maker protecting more than 110 million consumers and small businesses in 167 countries from the ever-growing incidence of web threats, viruses, spam, cyber-scams and hackers on the Internet. AVG has nearly two decades of experience in combating cyber crime and one of the most advanced laboratories for detecting, pre-empting and combating Web-borne threats from around the world. Its free, downloadable software allows novice users to have basic anti-virus protection and then easily upgrade to greater levels of safety and defense when they are ready. AVG has nearly 6,000 resellers, partners and distributors globally including Amazon.com, CNET, Cisco, Ingram Micro, Play.com, Wal-Mart, and Yahoo!

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About Everything Channel

(www.everythingchannel.com, www.channelweb.com)

Everything Channel, headquartered in Framingham, MA, is a technology marketing and sales solutions company. Through its “Complete Technology Channel Solution,” Everything Channel offers the right business tools to accelerate technology sales. From branding and recruiting to marketing and sales, Everything Channel offers technology marketers the unmatched breadth and depth of global brands and market intelligence combined with unparalleled audience loyalty and credibility serving all technology sales channels through an extensive database. Everything Channel provides innovative field sales and marketing solutions to the sellers of technology to achieve measurable and significant results.

About United Business Media Limited

UBM (UBM.L) focuses on two principal activities: worldwide information distribution, targeting and monitoring; and, the development and monetisation of B2B communities and markets. UBM's businesses inform markets and serve professional commercial communities -- from doctors to game developers, from journalists to jewelry traders, from farmers to pharmacists -- with integrated events, online, print and business information products. Our 6,500 staff in more than 30 countries are organised into specialist teams that serve these communities, bringing buyers and sellers together, helping them to do business and their markets to work effectively and efficiently. For more information, go to www.ubm.com.

Contacts

Maureen Park
Everything Channel
Mobile: 516 562 5942
E-mail: Maureen.park@ec.ubm.com

Aimee Schoaf
AVG Technologies
Mobile: 480 236 8428
E-mail: aimee.schoaf@avg.com