AVG introduces new security software suite for SMEs

AVG Technologies has announced the immediate availability of AVG Internet Security 2011 Business Edition and AVG Anti-Virus 2011 Business Edition.

Recognising that small business owners are short on time and resources, the newest edition of AVG's industry leading business level anti-virus and Internet security suite is designed with ease of use and maximum protection in mind.

AVG's new suite of business security products give Internet-active small and medium-sized business owners the protection they need in a way that suits the realities of running a small or medium-sized business.

From online transactions and e-mail communications to handling sensitive customer data, AVG Internet Security 2011 Business Edition is designed to dynamically protect Internet-active business from today's most sophisticated online threats, while AVG Anti-Virus 2011 Business Edition offers exceptional real-time protection against the latest online threats, keeping critical business data safe and computers and networks running smoothly so business owners can focus on what's important â€" running their businesses.

“At AVG, we recognise that most small business owners are not IT experts, and need an anti-virus and Internet security solution for their business that provides maximum protection and is easy to administrate,” says JR Smith, CEO, AVG Technologies. “That's why we designed AVG Internet Security 2011 Business Edition and AVG Anti-Virus 2011 Business Edition to be the easiest to use and manage on the market.”

AVG Internet Security 2011 Business Edition and AVG Anti-Virus 2011 Business Edition were designed based on AVG's People Powered Protection design model; incorporating feedback from AVG's global community of more than 110 million users, the product suite includes enhanced Web- and social network-protection, among the best detection rates in the industry, ease-of-use and a faster, nimble and more powerful design.

Enhanced firewall

“With an enhanced firewall, new protective cloud technology, network installer and enhanced reports, AVG 2011 Business edition provides small and medium-sized businesses with a complete security solution for their company that is the easiest to use and manage on the market,” explains Simon Campbell-Young, CEO of local AVG representative Phoenix Software.

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 defence 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!

Phoenix Software, a division of the Phoenix Distribution group of businesses, is a software republishing and value added distribution business that supplies a wide range of software products and accessories to distribution and retail partners. These products include retail, OEM, education and licensing offerings from a software perspective, as well as video gaming and GPS devices in terms of hardware. The company has an ongoing mission to bring leading-edge products to the marketplace in a timely and professional manner, while offering excellent price/performance ratios. Founded in September 1999, Phoenix Software focuses on niche software that is aimed at specific vertical markets, as well as video gaming and iPod accessories.