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AVG Named Finalist for Best SME Security Solution

AVG’s Internet Security SBS Edition Recognized by SC Magazine UK

AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands, February 19th, 2009 - AVG Technologies, a global anti-virus and Internet security software provider, today announced that AVG Internet Security SBS Edition was selected a finalist for Best SME Security Solution by SC Magazine UK. SC Magazine and a panel of security experts reviewed security products in over a dozen categories for SC Magazine Awards Europe 2009.

SC Magazine Awards Europe 2009 will reward excellence and innovation within IT security. Winners will be announced and the presentation will take place on Tuesday 28 April at the Hurlingham Club, Ranelagh Gardens, in the UK. AVG Internet Security SBS Edition delivers easy-to-use protection for Microsoft Windows Small Business Server networks. It allows small businesses to focus on their business while minimizing IT requirements. The combination of AVG’s new intelligent real-time scanner technology, comprehensive online shield, and high-speed automatic updates ensures that protection occurs around the clock.

Benefits include:

  • Easy to use and manage
  • Protection against viruses, spyware, adware, hackers and spam
  • Protection for workstations, file servers and e-mail servers
  • Centralized installation and configuration
  • Free support and service around the clock and across the globe
  • Specially-designed for Microsoft Windows Small Business Servers

AVG Internet Security SBS Edition is a global product, supporting 15 different languages. “We’re honored that SC Magazine has named AVG Internet Security SBS Edition a finalist for Best SME Security Solution,” said Karel Obluk, CTO of AVG Technologies. “AVG Internet Security SBS provides outstanding business protection for small businesses. We have also recently received award recognition for AVG Enterprise Security Network Edition. These demonstrate that we are more than just a consumer security company. We provide multiple layers of superior protection for both business and consumers.” To learn more about AVG’s solutions for business, go to www.avg.com/business-security

About SC Magazine

www.scmagazine.com
SC Magazine is published by Haymarket Media Inc. There are three separate editions of the magazine: North America (U.S. and Canada), International (U.K. and mainland Europe), and Asia Pacific Online. Published monthly, SC Magazine provides IT security professionals with in-depth and unbiased information in one publication. It combines news, analysis, features, contributions from thought leaders and extensive product reviews. The publication offers a consolidated view of the IT security space through independent product tests and well-researched editorial content. It is designed to provide the contextual backdrop for how these IT security tools address larger demands put on businesses today.

About AVG Technologies

www.avg.com
AVG is a global security solutions leader protecting more than 110 million consumers and small business computer users in 167 countries from the ever-growing incidence of web threats, viruses, spam, cyber-scams and hackers on the Internet. Headquartered in Amsterdam, 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 online, downloadable software model allows entry-level users to gain basic anti-virus protection and then to easily and inexpensively upgrade to greater levels of safety and defense in both single and multi-user environments. Nearly 6,000 resellers, partners and distributors team with AVG globally including Amazon.com, CNET, Cisco, Ingram Micro, Play.com, Wal-Mart, and Yahoo!.

Media contacts:

Craig Kensek
Global Product Reviews Director
Mobile - 407.421.2246
craig.kensek@avg.com