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AVG Technologies Acquires Leading US Distributor, Walling Data

AVG adds US volume leader and exclusive outlet for unlimited US based support to its family

AMSTERDAM, June 10, 2010 – AVG Technologies, developers of the world’s most popular free anti-virus software, today announced the acquisition of North Carolina-based Walling Data, North America's leader in security software distribution. Initially, AVG will work to integrate Walling Data into the AVG US and global team, and establish AVG pre and after sales support within the Walling Data structure.

Since 2001, Walling Data has distributed AVG offerings across the United States specializing in serving resellers, education, government and non-profit organizations. Walling Data was founded in 1994 by Luke Walling and has been widely recognized for providing unlimited, expert, US-based technical support services at no additional charge for its base of more than 100,000 reseller and end user customers.

“The decision to purchase Walling Data to further our distribution channels in the US was a logical one, given the presence that Walling Data had already established in the US market, a key market for AVG,” said J.R. Smith, CEO, AVG Technologies. “By acquiring Walling Data, AVG is bringing into the family one of our strongest performers and re-affirming our commitment to the US market, and this will allow us to improve on the technical support service quality that we provide to our US customers.”

“I am excited about joining the AVG Technologies team,” said Luke Walling, founder and President of Walling Data. “Since founding Walling Data 16 years ago, I have concentrated on providing unique solutions to common problems, wrapped in the best possible customer service and support. We have been strongly committed to the success of AVG since we first began working together, and I am excited to reaffirm that commitment by becoming part of the AVG family.”

AVG, the world's fourth largest supplier of antivirus solutions in terms of installed user base, expects that in 2010 it will continue to evaluate and respond to global market needs by expanding its technologies and ensuring an ever-growing consideration of user languages and an ever-expanding compatibility with host operating systems. More than 110 million users worldwide protect their computers and networks with free or paid products from AVG.

AVG firmly believes that basic internet protection should be free, and, as such, continues to offer one of the most robust free offerings on the market. AVG is focused on continuing to innovate and expand its protection against computer viruses as well as emerging web threats and malware. AVG offers real-time protection against all Internet threats thanks to its unique, free AVG Linkscanner technology, as well as strong protection of personal data with its IDP module. AVG maintains its constant presence close to its customers with the offer of free technical support via the web, available 7 days a week with rapid responses to all enquiries.

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AVG is a global security software maker protecting more than 110 million consumers and small businesses in 170 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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