AVG Releases Second Beta Edition of AVG 8

Released on: January 22, 2008, 12:32 am

Press Release Author: Kristin Bostic

Industry: Software

Press Release Summary: GRISOFT, developer of the AVG family of security software
products, today released the second beta edition of AVG 8.0 for Windows for public
testing.

Press Release Body:
Claremont,NC,January,21st,2008 -- AVG 8.0 offers a completely new multi-threaded
scanning engine that combines anti-virus and anti-spyware while retaining the
product'ssignature small footprint and scanning efficiency. Additional protection is
provided in the form of safe searching and safe surfing protection acquired through
the recent purchase of Exploit Prevention Labs, rootkit detection, basic security
for MSN and ICQ instant messaging, and detection of malware-infected files on
websites. Windows users interested in participating in this public beta can register
and download the software at http://beta.avg.com.

"We are encouraging our current AVG Customers to participate in the public beta
process so that they can fully test AVG 8 in their environment and benefit from
directly providing feedback on that testing before the product is actually
released," said Luke Walling, Founder and President of Walling Data Systems, North
America's first and highest-volume Independent Distributor of AVG Enterprise
Products.

"This new version of AVG significantly extends the protection available to our
users", said Karel Obluk, chief technology officer for AVG. "We believe that this
additional online protection, in addition to the redesigned user interface, will
provide simpler, more effective protection against today's Internet threats -
real-time protection in a real-time world."

Adds chief research officer Roger Thompson "We're looking forward to seeing early
user feedback on this second public beta, and to providing users with the best
possible protection against malware and cybercrime whenever they're online."

Through its public beta process, AVG is able to test new functionality in a wide
range of real-world environments in addition to its development and research labs,
thanks to the company's 60+ million users.

About\"GRISOFT\" :
GRISOFT is a leading developer of antivirus, firewall protection and Internet
security solutions for consumers and SMBs. It is one of the fastest growing
companies in the industry with more than 60 million protected computers around the
world. Established in 1991, GRISOFT employs some of the world's leading experts in
Internet security, specifically in the areas of virus analysis and detection,
software development, and threat research. AVG's award-winning products are
distributed globally through an extensive network of resellers and the Internet as
well as via Software Developer's Kits (SDKs) to interested third parties.

About Walling Data Systems -- http://www.avg-antivirus.net
Founded in 1994, in North Carolina, Walling Data Systems is a value-added software
distributor and IT Solution Provider offering innovative high-value solutions to
everyday computer security problems for corporate, education, and home technology
users. Walling Data was named an Authorized AVG Distributor in 2004.
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Press Contact: Kristin Bostic, (919) 459-8165, kbostic@wallingdatasystems.com

Walling Data Systems Contact: Luke Walling (Walling Data Systems) 866-833-5727


Press Contact:

Kristin Bostic
919 Marketing
Strategic Marketing & PR Services
Claremont,NC, US
(919) 459-8165
kbostic@wallingdatasystems.com
http://www.919marketing.com




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Contact Details: Press Contact:

Kristin Bostic
919 Marketing
Strategic Marketing & PR Services
Claremont,NC, US
(919) 459-8165
kbostic@wallingdatasystems.com
http://www.919marketing.com

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