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PANDA GATEDEFENDER: CUSTOMERS APPLAUD NEW APPLIANCE THAT BLOCKS VIRUSES AT THE NETWORK PERIMETER - - Dedicated Hardware Device Provides Key Element for Layered Defense from Attacks-- GLENDALE, CA November 03, 2003 -- Panda Software announced today that following the launch of its new Panda Antivirus GateDefender™, a dedicated hardware device installed at the Internet gateway, customers are touting the benefit it provides as an added level of protection in a layered defense strategy against virus attacks. “Since the install of the Panda GateDefender, we have not had a single virus infection through email,” said Nate Armstrong, IT Department Head for the City of Angola, Indiana. “In the short time we have had it, it has paid for itself already. I cannot even begin to quantify the amount of money this saved us during the last SoBig.F outbreak.” Panda’s GateDefender is designed as a corporate network perimeter defense, blocking viruses before they contaminate the network. By integrating the most advanced antivirus software technology with high-quality hardware, Panda’s GateDefender provides optimal protection against all types of viruses within Internet gateways. “If one workstation gets infected with a worm, it usually means a rapid spread of infection through open network shares. In most cases GateDefender is placed immediately behind the corporate firewall, ensuring that malicious code is stopped before reaching the internal network,” said Patrick Hinojosa, chief technology officer, Panda Software U.S. The device scans incoming data on seven different communication protocols, providing maximum coverage against external attacks. IT managers are assured of the latest protection with True Daily™ automatic virus definition updates. “Panda GateDefender was one of the easiest to install anti-virus solutions that I have ever implemented,” continued Armstrong. “You literally plug it in, set the IP Address, and let it get to work. It upgrades itself with the latest virus definitions and engines every two hours with no config or help from me. It is truly a hands free device…if a new virus comes out utilizing a different file extension you can literally configure your GateDefender in less than a minute to block it.” Platform independent, GateDefender will work seamlessly with the network whether companies use Windows, Novell, UNIX, Linux or a combination of these. With the choice of the 7100 or dual processor 7200 models available, managers can protect networks ranging from a small business up to many thousands of nodes. Thanks to its high scalability and load balancing capabilities, Panda Antivirus GateDefender adapts perfectly to the needs of all medium and large companies, transparently adjusting to the network traffic volume. Go to http://us.pandasoftware.com/products/gatedefender/ for more GateDefender product specifications. About Panda Software Panda Software (http://www.pandasoftware.com) is a leading international developer of antivirus software for all types of customers: corporate clients, small and medium sized companies, and home users. It was the first company to provide True Daily™ updates of virus definitions, as well as centralized administration of antivirus protection, both of which have revolutionized the antivirus industry. The company’s commitment to customer service and the concept of the protection of computer systems as a 24- hour/365 day per year insurance policy rather than merely a software product were also major breakthroughs for the computer security industry. All of Panda Software’s products feature exclusive SmartClean™ technology, and the quality of Panda Software’s products has been endorsed by major industry watchdogs including ICSA Labs and Checkmark. The company is also known for its user-friendly policies, including free telephone support for corporate customers, expanded competitive renewal programs and free disinfection services. # # # FOR MORE INFORMATION: Alan Wallace Panda Software VP, Corporate Communications US www.pandasecurity.com