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Panda Security

Vice President Corporate Communications
Glendale, CA

Supervised US Public Relations activities, dramatically improving brand awareness and driving substantial growth in product reviews and web traffic.

Key Results & Achievements

Increased web traffic by 500% through strategic PR efforts.

Contributed to a $30 million increase in global revenue.

Secured '5-Stars' awards and top reviews in major tech publications.

Coordinated global media activities with headquarters in Spain.

Endorsements

Quote

"Panda had no presence or mindshare in the US before Alan's excellent work bringing it to the attention of the US trade press."

Larry Seltzer

Technology Journalist

LinkedIn

Virus Alerts & Security Warnings

Press Releases

Official announcements and communications distributed through major news wire services, documenting Panda Security's product launches, partnerships, security advisories, and company milestones.

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Panda Software Warns Online Shoppers to be Careful: New Scam Designed to Steal Credit Card Information
2005-04-06

• Several websites have been identified offering cheap airline tickets with the aim of stealing credit card details from users

Panda Software Reports a 300% Increase of Pedophiles on the Internet Since 2001
2005-03-31

Glendale, CA - March 31, 2005 – Efforts by security forces in several countries have resulted in the localization and arrest of over 500 pedophiles who distributed child pornography via the Internet including public chats. While covering Spain, France, Sweden, Holland, Chile, Argentina, Panama, Cost

Panda Software Reports 90% of Companies' Computers Are Infected With Spyware
2005-03-30

Glendale, CA - March 30, 2005 - Spyware is one of the most common security risks for corporations. It directly affects user privacy and is one of the main reasons why users call internal technical support centers. Recently, Panda Software updated its free online antivirus scan and repair solution “

ICSA Labs Confirms the Power of Panda Software's TruPrevent Technologies Against Unknown Threats
2005-03-16

The prestigious security laboratory has highlighted the capacity to detect malware with no need for advance updates, along with a lack of false positives and negligible impact on system performance

Panda Software's Faster Response Times Beat the Competition Against New Threats
2005-03-15

• Panda Software provided a total of 39 updates against new threats in January 2005, as opposed to 7 from McAfee or 6 from Symantec, according to a survey published by pcmag.com 2005-02-05.

Panda Software's ActiveScan Adds Spyware Detection
2005-02-24

Detection also includes Panda Software’s New Genetic Heuristic Engine, a technological innovation integrating correlation of digital genetic signatures and deep code inspection designed to detect unknown and new threats.

Panda Software Alerts Customers: Users Protected from RAR-Wrapped Viruses
2005-02-02

AdminSecure, the multinational IT security firm’s console for administering protection, is now available in the eight most widely-spoken languages, English, Spanish, French, German, simplified Chinese, Italian, Japanese and Portuguese

Panda Software 2005 Corporate Security Solutions Break Down Language Barriers
2005-01-24

AdminSecure, the multinational IT security firm’s console for administering protection, is now available in the eight most widely-spoken languages, English, Spanish, French, German, simplified Chinese, Italian, Japanese and Portuguese

SIIA Announces Panda BusinesSecure Antivirus Finalist in the 20th Annual Codie Awards
2005-01-19

Established in 1986, The Codie Awards is the longest-running awards program in the software and information industry and is held in the highest regard internationally.

Panda Software Bolsters U.S. Executive Team: Welcomes Channel Veteran Louis DaRe
2005-01-18

GLENDALE, CA - January 18, 2005, - Louis DaRe has joined the executive team of Panda Software. Mr. DaRe joins their United States headquarters as Executive Vice President. Panda Software is a worldwide leaders in virus and intrusion prevention,

Panda Software Becomes New Member of Anti-Phishing Working Group
2005-01-13

Glendale, CA - January 13, 2005 - Panda Software, one of the leading developers of solutions against viruses and intruders has become a Corporate Sponsor of the Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG), a powerful association made up of the main representatives of the IT security industry, which aims to c

Panda Software: The Fastest Company to Offer Complete Antivirus and Malware Protection
2004-11-17

• According to a study by the University of Magdeburg, the international IT security company was the first to detect - with incremental updates - malware and the associated files

Panda Software's Most Advanced Product Line Debuts with 2005 Antivirus and Security Solutions
2004-11-05

2005 Product Line Incorporates Panda’s new TruPrevent Technologies, the most intelligent technologies designed to combat unknown viruses and intruders, to fight unknown viruses and Instant Threats.

Panda Software’s Most Advanced Product Line Debuts with 2005 Antivirus and
2004-11-05

Panda Software’s Most Advanced Product Line Debuts with 2005 Antivirus and Security Solutions for Home Users, Small Businesses and Professionals 2005 Product Line Incorporates Panda’s new TruPrevent T...

Panda Software Releases Beta Versions of Titanium Antivirus 2005, Platinum Internet Security 2005 and TruPrevent Personal 2005
2004-10-21

Titanium Antivirus 2005, Platinum Internet Security 2005 and TruPrevent Personal 2005

New Panda GateDefender 8000 Series: The Most Advanced Technologies to Protect Companies from Spam
2004-10-20

Anti-spam module incorporates four scan engines, featuring a high learning capacity and administrator defined rules to effectively block junk email before Spam enters the corporate network

Panda Launches New Appliances for the Corporate User: Panda GateDefender 8000 Series
2004-09-30

Glendale, CA - September 30 2004 - Panda Software launches its Panda GateDefender 8000 series, a new range of dedicated security devices to fight computer viruses and spam as well as a filter to control non business or unapproved web surfing. This new product line is designed to meet the security de

Panda Software Debuts PandaChallenge.com: Is Your AntiVirus Really Protecting You?
2004-09-28

Glendale, CA – September 28, 2004 - Panda Software, one of the leading developers of virus and intrusion prevention solutions, today announced the launch of Panda Challenge (www.pandachallenge.com.) PandaChallenge.com is designed for computer users to double check the performance of their antivirus

Panda Software Debuts www.PandaChallenge.com
2004-09-28

Panda Software Debuts www.PandaChallenge.com Is Your AntiVirus Really Protecting You? Site offers computer users the ability to Double Check their Antivirus Security Glendale, CA – September 28, 2004 ...

Panda Software to Integrate Mailshell Spam Filter into Its Anti-Virus and Security Software Products
2004-09-23

Glendale, CA - September 23, 2004 - Panda Software, a leading developer of virus and intrusion prevention solutions, has announced an agreement with Mailshell, the OEM anti-spam leader, to integrate Mailshell’s anti-spam engine into Panda’s enterprise and personal security software products. The mil

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Earned Media

Third-party coverage and editorial mentions secured through strategic media relations, demonstrating independent validation of Panda Security's impact and newsworthiness.

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Government Computer NewsGCN Review: Panda Antivirus
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Dallas Morning NewsEnough nuisanceware!
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SA Computer MagazineSA Computer Magazine
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Dallas Morning News (TX)DallasNews.com | Dallas-Fort Worth |
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Miami TodayMiami Today News
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The New York Times MagazineThe Virus Underground
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LocalTechWire.comLocalTechWire.com
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Federal Computer WeekProtecting the homefront
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Bacon's InformationMedia Impact Report
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