CODIE AWARDS FINALIST
PANDA SOFTWARE’S “VIRUS PORTAL”
CODIE AWARDS FINALIST
Organized by the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA), these
awards are a showcase for the industry’s finest products and services
GLENDALE, CA, January 8, 2004 - Virus Portal (http://www.virusportal.com),
a real-time global observatory that monitors virus and intruder activity,
has been named a finalist in the 19th edition of the Codie Awards in the
category of Best Online Reference or Directory Service. Virus Portal will
be competing against four other nominees in the category, including
National Geographic.
The Codie Awards are organized each year by the Software & Information
Industry Association (SIIA), the principal trade association for the
software and digital content industry. The association aims to promote,
protect and inform industry players, and the Codie Awards in particular are
given in recognition of the industry's finest products and services and are
held in the highest regard internationally. Finalists in the Codie Awards
are decided by a panel of representatives from the software and information
industry media, IT writers, and experts in education technology.
In the short time since Virus Portal was launched, it has been warmly
received by both experts and home users alike as a valuable weapon in the
fight against viruses, and its presence in the Codie Awards finals list is
further testimony to this powerful utility.
“We are extremely pleased by this nomination, not so much for the prize in
itself, but as recognition that Virus Portal is doing the job it has been
designed for: giving users the best tools to fight against viruses and
intruders. This includes detailed, up-to-date information as well as
powerful free tools like Panda ActiveScan. We are also pleased since
companies are first judged by media to make the semifinals, that the media
who reviewed this product category thought so highly of our efforts,” said
José María Hernández, VP International Expansion at Panda Software.
VirusPortal (http://www.virusportal.com) is a key proactive security tool
against viruses and intruders as it monitors, 24 hours a day, 365 days a
year, the global virus situation (which malicious code are spreading, which
have just appeared, how to ensure effective protection, etc.). In addition
to providing valuable real-time data to inform users of the global virus
situation, this portal also offers exceptional free applications and tools
(Panda ActiveScan, repair utilities, etc.) to keep threats at bay.
The winners of the 19th edition of the Codie Awards will be announced in
May 2004.
ABOUT PANDA SOFTWARE
Panda Software (http://www.pandasoftware.com/), a world leader in virus and
intrusion prevention, offers unrivalled proactive security solutions for
all types of users, from the largest corporations through small and medium-
sized companies to home users. Its corporate products offer hassle-free
automatic and centralized administration and provide network-wide
protection, via multi-layer security technology, to ensure uniform
protection across the enterprise, from remote users and workstations to
mail gateways and internal and perimeter servers. Panda Software’s
solutions have received awards and quality certifications from the sector’s
most widely-respected organizations, including ICSA Labs and Checkmark and
its commitment to customer service, innovative products, and the pioneering
concept of 24h-365d tech support have revolutionized the IT security
industry.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Alan Wallace
Phone: (818) 543-6909