Bit Defender

BitDefender™ provides security solutions to satisfy the protection requirements of today's computing environment, delivering effective threat management to over 41 million home and corporate users in more than 200 countries.

Features antivirus, firewall, antispyware, antispam and parental control for corporate and home users;

The BitDefender range of products is intended to be implemented on complex IT structures (work stations, file servers, mail servers, and gateway), on Windows, Linux and FreeBSD platforms;

Worldwide distribution, products available in 18 languages;

Easy to use, with an installation wizard that guides users through the installation process and only asks a few questions;

ESET

ESET develops software solutions that deliver instant, comprehensive protection against evolving computer security threats. We pioneered and continue to lead the industry in proactive threat detection. ESET NOD32® Antivirus, our flagship product, consistently achieves the highest accolades in all types of comparative testing and is the foundational product that builds out the ESET product line to include ESET Smart Security.

ESET Smart Security is an integrated antivirus, antispyware, antispam and personal firewall solution that combines accuracy, speed and an extremely small system footprint to create the most effective security solution in the industry.

Sold in more than 110 countries, ESET has worldwide production headquarters in Bratislava, SK and worldwide distribution headquarters in San Diego, U.S. ESET also has offices in Bristol, U.K.; Buenos Aires, AR; Prague, CZ; and is globally represented by an extensive partner network.

AVG

Computer and internet use is an integral part of our everyday lives. Every aspect of our lives is accessible electronically, which brings considerable benefit – and, unfortunately, considerable risk. Our role is to shield you from that risk by providing powerful, easy-to-use protection that works efficiently and invisibly in the background so you can focus on using your computer, not worrying about security.

As the nature of threats continues to evolve - from computer - and web-borne viruses to complex exploits designed to steal information for financial gain, the nature of protection must also evolve. Using the latest technology developed by world-renowned security experts, AVG provides real-time defenses against real-time threats. With AVG software on your system, you can safely surf the net, create online profiles, shop, bank online, download files, store data, chat, and email, safe in the knowledge that your personal and professional information will not be stolen or misused.

In a nutshell, AVG enables people and businesses to use computers with confidence and without aggravation by protecting them from disruption and loss.

Panda

1. Because it is leader in preventive technologies.
Panda Research, the spearhead of the company's innovation efforts, researches and creates unique technologies in the industry, such as TruPrevent. By combining the most advanced heuristic and behavioral scanning technologies we achieve a higher level of automatic preventive protection against known or unknown threats, even zero-day attacks, with no false positives, as the study by ICSA Labs demonstrates.

2. Because we have one of the best laboratories for analyzing security threats, PandaLabs. Our team of security experts, one of the biggest in the industry, offers global 24x7 cover and guarantees a rapid response to any security alert. As various independent studies confirm, Panda is consistently one of the fastest companies to provide totally effective updates to its clients.

3. Because Panda offers integrated solutions
Our security solutions for endpoints (desktops, laptops and servers) combine antivirus, antispyware, a personal firewall and an Intrusion Prevention System based on behavioral analysis technologies. This makes up a complete Personal Intrusion Prevention System - PIPS, which simultaneously combats both known and unknown viruses spyware, worms, Trojans, bots, hackers, spam, phishing,etc protecting corporate systems and offering a high and rapid Return On Investment.

4. Because it is a service managed 24x7.
In 1997, we pioneered 24 hour services in the antivirus industry, by approaching security as a permanent service and not just products. We know that our clients have better things to do than worry about security, and therefore, our philosophy is based on us taking on the complexity to simplify and reduce user intervention as much as possible. What's more, we offer local 24x7 Tech Support in each of the 50 countries in which we are present.

5. Because it is the leader in growth.
In 2004, our sales grew by 55% compared to 2003, the highest growth rate in the industry and over three times the market average. Panda Security currently has over 1,000 employees worldwide and offices in 50 countries.