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IT services provider, Fort, brings AVG to Irish market

ISP customers to benefit from complete Internet security solution

UK, London (28 May, 2009) – AVG, the World’s most downloaded Internet security software, is now available to a growing number of ISP customers in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland as part of a deal with Fort Technologies.

AVG’s latest 8.5 Internet Security software, will now be available through Irish ISP s who will have the ability to offer end-users the opportunity to pay for their security software on a convenient monthly basis. Fort, which provides managed IT services to businesses in Ireland, has already successfully negotiated distribution arrangements with three regional Internet Service Providers and one managed services provider.

Mike Foreman, MD for AVG UK, commented: “We’re delighted to be expanding our activities in Ireland through Fort’s excellent relationships. It means that Irish ISP s are now able to ensure that their customers are well protected with our best in breed Internet security software.”

Noel O’Grady, Sales and Marketing Director at Fort, commented: “Online security is always a high priority for our customers. Through our deals in Ireland, ISP s will now be able to offer complete peace of mind to their customers – knowing that they are protected by the World’s leading Internet security software.”

About AVG Technologies

www.avg.co.uk
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!.

About Fort

www.forttechnologies.com
Fort Technologies is an IT services company specialising in managed services, security solutions, business continuity and network services.

Fort provides enterprise class managed IT services to businesses of all sizes. IT professionals need to do more with limited budgets, our IT services help reduce costs and deliver high value services without the headache of managing them. Customer service, flexibility and value for money are the core tenets of our business.

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Gladys Elia, AVG
gladys.elia@avg.com
+44 7792 135718

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