Panda BusinesSecure: Introducing Hassle-Free Antivirus Protection for the

Panda BusinesSecure: Introducing Hassle-Free Antivirus Protection for the Office GLENDALE, CA - October 31, 2003 - As an integral part of Panda Software’s 2004 product launch, BusinesSecure™, is a new antivirus solution providing protection specifically targeting networks of small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Using the hassle-free AdminSecure module, this highly effective solution protects workstations and file servers from the latest generation of Internet threats. The ClientShield feature is designed to protect network workstations specifically adapted to the needs of Internet- connected PCs. ClientShield has been developed to minimize resource use on client computers and reduce bandwidth usage in its distribution. At the same time, ClientShield incorporates a full security system, complementing the antivirus software with a range of functions such as a system for blocking spam, protection against hackers, and detection of application vulnerabilities, making it a simple but highly effective protection system for workstations. ClientShield detects and eliminates viruses without the need for any intervention by users or the administrator and without affecting the performance of computers, therefore creating a threat-free working environment. Its administration system means that there is no need for specialized staff to maintain the antivirus software. FileSecure, is another feature designed to ensure the protection of files held on the servers of SMEs. It is capable of protecting Windows servers from NT4 to the latest Windows 2003 Servers, under any configuration (including “cluster” installations). FileSecure also protects servers with the latest version of the Novell Netware operating system, version 6 or with versions 4 or 5. The Panda Antivirus Command Line (PAVCL) complements the protection systems included in BusinesSecure. This solution is a command-line based antivirus detection and disinfection system, which allows SMEs to add virus detection capabilities to numerous third-party applications. Extremely easy to use, PAVCL offers the same antivirus protection as other Panda Software products, and functions both in 32-bit Windows applications and in the great majority of Linux applications on the market. “Our new AdminSecure module now enables users to easily manage antivirus deployment if they are using workgroup authentication or non-authentication on Windows networks, from one location. This is designed to follow Microsoft’s SMB product line, “said Patrick Hinojosa, chief technology officer. “Business owners need access to the same quality of technology and service that enterprise managers get, and Panda delivers it. They deserve as much help and protection as the big shops, if not more. That’s what we’re committed to.” For those companies requiring extra protection above and beyond the basic version of BusinesSecure™, the product can be installed with an additional module: the ExchangeSecure™ antivirus system that protects Microsoft Exchange Server systems. ExchangeSecure™ has been designed to integrate perfectly with Microsoft Exchange Server systems from version 5.5 to the latest Microsoft Exchange Server 2003. And for version 5.5 it also includes a complete solution for blocking spam. To administer all the antivirus solutions included in BusinesSecure™, users have a new management tool: AdminSecure. This makes handling each of these security tools a rapid, straightforward task. Thanks to AdminSecure, installing, distributing and updating any antivirus module can be performed quickly and easily, whether on local networks or WANs. And, thanks to its system of active warnings, AdminSecure transmits information about new viruses as they appear, and also provides news about the latest developments in Panda Software products. BusinesSecure™ can be contracted for a period of 1, 2 or 3 years, depending on what best suits the customer’s needs. Licenses include, at no additional cost, Panda Software’s Corporate Service. This service includes unlimited access to Panda’s Technical Support Team, available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. And throughout the license period, users can download software and antivirus updates via Panda Software’s support web page. Prices and Availability Panda BusinesSecure™ Antivirus can be bought in license ranges from $57.36 per seat (from 5 to 25 licenses with one year’s services). Special prices are available for other license ranges for both products, and for competitive upgrade offers. For more details, contact your usual distributor. 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. Its 100 percent in-house, antivirus technology has received awards and quality certifications from the most widely-respected IT security institutions. Its 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 have revolutionized the computer security industry. The quality of Panda Software’s products has been endorsed by major industry watchdogs including ICSA Labs and Checkmark. Panda Software, BusinesSecure, ExchangeSecure and EnterpriSecure are trademarks owned by Panda Software, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. # # # FOR MORE INFORMATION: Alan Wallace [email protected]