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AVG Internet Security software available to Digiweb customers

Cost-effective subscription model allows users to pay in cheaper monthly installments

UK, London, September 16, 2009 - Global internet security provider AVG Technologies has announced that its market-leading Internet Security 8.5 software is now available on a monthly subscription basis to customers of Internet access provider, Digiweb, as part of a deal arranged by Fort Technologies.

The agreement allows Digiweb customers to download the full AVG Internet Security 8.5 package through the company’s home page. Users are able to pay a reduced charge for the software on a monthly basis, as an alternative to the standard yearly fee. Digiweb customers will receive up-to-the-minute protection against the latest online security risks, in addition to full product support from AVG’s customer services team.

As part of the deal, the reduced charges are automatically added to Digiweb customers’ monthly bills, providing a convenient and cost-effective means of securing their computers from online threats. Additional savings can be made by customers who order multiple licenses for the software.

Mike Foreman, Managing Director for AVG in the UK, commented on the deal: "Our partnership with Fort Technologies and Digiweb provides customers with an easy and affordable means of ensuring they are fully protected from online threats. We believe everybody should have access to the tools needed for a secure Internet surfing experience, and AVG welcomes deals like this that can help achieve this."

Noel O’Grady, Marketing and Sales Director, Fort Technologies added: "We’re pleased to be working with Digiweb to help offer its customers a safer online experience with AVG’s market-leading security software. By seamlessly integrating subscription charges into customers’ monthly bills, it is now easier than ever for users to ensure they are protected."

Alan Millett, CTO, Digiweb, said, "We anticipate high demand for AVG's software as malware and spam levels continue to escalate, and Irish web users seek improved online protection. We will offer this to our growing base of Digiweb customers and the wider population of 1.2m broadband users throughout Ireland. This comprehensive security package allows home and business users to be more productive online, and ensures the time and expense of dealing with an infected PC can be avoided."

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About AVG Technologies

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!. More information is available at www.avg.com

About Fort

Fort Technologies is a professional IT services company. Our focus is on the delivery of hosted managed IT services. Customer service, flexibility and value for money are the core tenets of our business.

Fort provides enterprise class managed IT services to both public and private organisations of all sizes. IT professionals need to do more with limited budgets, while taking the environmental impact of their purchasing decisions into account. Our centralised IT services help reduce costs, deliver high value services without the headache of managing them and help organisations go green.

Fort differentiates itself from competitors by delivering a more complete range of managed services using next generation technologies such as virtualisation and Software as a Service to achieve cost and service delivery advantages. www.forttechnologies.com

About Digiweb

Digiweb, headquartered in Dublin, is a full-service national telecommunications and managed services provider, founded in 1997. Irish owned and run, Digiweb provides nationwide broadband access, enterprise data networks, web server hosting, managed services and telephony to 58,000 residential, business and public sector clients.

Its multi-platform and wholly owned infrastructure strategy uniquely positions it to provide digital communications services to 100% of the Irish population. It is the nation’s largest alternative last-mile access network, a leading provider in the hosting and data centre sector, and Ireland’s leading satellite broadband operator.

Its awards include ICT and Telecommunications Company of the Year 2007, Deloitte Irish Fast 50 top 3 ranking and EMEA Fast 500 top 100 ranking over multiple years, and Best ISP finalist in the Digital Media Awards 2008. http://media.digiweb.ie/