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NEW AVG Product Releases
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AVG Version 8.5
AVG 8.5, the latest version in AVG's security product family, is scheduled for release March 2, 2009.AVG 8.5 has been developed for two primary reasons:
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To create a platform into which we can integrate the exciting new behavior-basedmalware protection and identity theft prevention technology acquired with Sana.
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To bring together and implement in a structured way a number of performanceenhancements that improve the stability of the product.
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Features of AVG 8.5
In addition to the performance enhancements, the most notable addition to the product family is the inclusion of the Sana technology, which has been renamed AVG Identity Protection. AVG Identity Protection is a component of the AVG Internet Security 8.5 home edition and will also be sold as a stand-alone product. AVG Identity Protection offers users:
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Advanced Real-time, continuous protection against identity theft
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Protection against new and unknown threats that needs no scheduled updates
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Quick and easy download, installation and use
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Compatibility with security products from all major vendors
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Free 24/7 support and service
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Support for all versions of Windows Vista and Windows XP
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Real-time, continuous protection
Traditional security products rely on signatures to protect users, which works well when dealing with existing threats. AVG Identity Protection adds a further layer of protection, spotting and blocking suspicious behavior by applications on the user's computer on a continuous basis to protect against new and unknown threats.
No need to remember to schedule scans or updates
Anti-virus and anti-spyware programs can no longer keep up with creating, testing, and distributing signatures for the tens of thousands of threats arriving in security labs every day. Because AVG Identity Protection works by detecting and preventing suspicious behavior on a continuous basis, there's no need to worry about the latest signature updates or scheduling a scan every day. As soon as it'sinstalled, Identity Protection is on guard, protecting users' digital assets against phishing and other identity theft attacks.
Easy to install and manage
AVG Identity Protection follows AVG's motto of 'tough on threats, easy on users', taking less than 1% of the computer's processing power to provide that continuous, real-time protection.
Community-based research
Like AVG's LinkScanner, AVG Identity Protection uses information about threats uncovered by the software to improve its research and detection capabilities. By installing AVG Identity Protection, users have the option to join the community of customers who provide valuable feedback. Participating users allow the data from their Quarantine and Allow decisions to be automatically provided to AVG researchers; this data is completely anonymous and cannot be associated with any individual user.
Pricing, Availability and Upgrade/Migration
Pricing, product availability and upgrade/migration from 7.5 and 8.0 details are in preparation and will be made available in upcoming webinars and in the AVG Reseller Center.
AVG Linux/FreeBSD Update
AVG for Linux/FreeBSD is also being upgraded to bring the product into line with the 8.5 range.
The new AVG 8.5 for Linux/Free BSD product will offer:
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New, streamlined scanning engine with heuristic emulator, expanded detection within archive files, runtime unpackers, and improved malware detection
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New AVG-developed REDIRFS-based on-access scanner
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Dedicated process for every scan significantly improves reliability
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Improved diagnostics tools and logging provide greater control and tenability
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Improved system resource handling through shared memory usage
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Support for new multi-core CPUs and for multi-CPU architecture
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Support for 64-bit architecture
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A fully modular solution, isolating required restarts to affected modules in case of problems
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AVG 8.5 Server Edition for Linux/FreeBSD provides protection for both e-mail and file servers in a single distribution package, robust enough to support millions of e-mails a day.
Support for the following products will be phased out on April 30, 2009 so we recommend you plan to upgrade your customers to the new version as soon as it becomes available:
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AVG 7.5 Anti-Virus for Linux/FreeBSD
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AVG 7.5 File Server Edition for Linux/FreeBSD
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Plan to attend the upcoming AVG 8.5 webinars in which the Linux/FreeBSD upgradeprocess will be covered. In the meantime, if you have questions, please contactus at
http://www.avg.com/support-existing.
AVG LinkScanner Update
AVG LinkScanner Free Edition is scheduled for release March 30, 2009.
AVG LinkScanner is being released as a standalone free product for two reasons:
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To showcase the technology, which is uniquely relevant to today's Internet users in ways that McAfee SiteAdvisor and other database-driven products are not
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To serve as an additional route by which to introduce new customers to the AVG product experience for later upsell to a paid AVG solution
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If you are interested in participating in the beta testing for AVG LinkScanner,or you have some ideas for using AVG LinkScanner to attract new paying customersto the AVG family, please contact us at partnersales@avg.com.
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Last Chance to Cast your Vote for AVG in the
5th International 2009 "Global Product Excellence Awards" — Voting closes Feb 11!
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We need you and your customers' support! Three AVG products have been nominated for the 5th Info Security Product Guide's "Global Product Excellence Awards". We are being nominated in 4 different categories:
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Excellence in Anti-Malware - AVG Internet Security
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Excellence in Anti-virus - AVG Anti-Virus
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Excellence in Security solution for consumer - AVG Internet Security
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Excellence in Security solution for enterprise, Small and SOHO - AVG Internet Security, Network Edition
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As winners will be determined by popular vote, we need you - and your customers - to vote for us. Votes are limited to one vote per person per category.
Go to http://www.infosecurityproductsguide.com/votingbooth/ to cast your vote or click the button below:
Voting closes on February 11 2009, with the winners being announced on April 14. Votes will be coming in from across the world; with our latest count of protected users standing at more than 80 million in 167 countries, we are in with a great change, even if only a fraction of our customers vote!
Two of our solutions were recognized last year. With your help, we can take that up to three.
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Last chance to register!
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As an added bonus, the first 50 customers to register and attend this webinar will receive a free AVG shirt. Don't miss out on this great opportunity to learn more about this growing problem!
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Webinar Topic:
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Web Exploits, Drive-by Downloads,
and the Rise of Cybercriminals
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Date:
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February 18, 2009
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Time:
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2:00-3:00 PM EST
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About the Webinar:
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Knowledge is definitely power when it comes to combating cybercrime. Join Roger Thompson, AVG's Chief Research Officer, as he hosts this newly-developed 60-minute webinar. Roger has been tracking the rise of cybercrime for many years, and some of the criminal enterprises he's come across are enough to make your hair curl.
Roger's presentation provides the ammunition you need to help your customers understand the threat and protect their digital assets in the 21st century. Feel free to invite your customers to this compelling webinar.
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> Register Now
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Product Training Webinars
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Topic:
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AVG Version 8.5 Release
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Date:
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February 24, 2009
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Time:
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2:00 pm EST
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Who should attend:
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Sales, Technical
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About the Webinar:
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This session will focus on the upcoming release of AVG 8.5. Attend this important session to get an introduction to the Sana technology, AVG 8.5 feature enhancements, pricing, availability, special sales promotions - and more!
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> Register Now
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Topic:
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AVG Version 8.5 Technical Product Training
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Date:
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Tuesday, March 17, 2009
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Time:
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2:00 pm EST
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Who should attend:
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Sales, Technical
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About the Webinar:
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This webinar will include a detailed technical review of the new AVG 8.5, tips on how to best upgrade or migrate your 7.5 and 8.0 customers, and details about sales and marketing tools that are available to help you sell more AVG products.
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> Register Now
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Upcoming Events
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InfoSec World
AVG will be exhibiting at InfoSec World in Orlando. If you're attending, be sure to stop by and say "hi".InfoSec World Conference and Expo
March 9 and 10
Orlando, FL
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