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AVG Technologies appoints first Belgian distributor
2BY2 selected to drive internet security company’s Benelux expansion efforts
Amsterdam, October 29, 2008 - AVG Technologies, a leading provider of internet security software, announced today that it has entered into a distribution agreement with 2BY2, a leading broad-based software distributor. 2BY2 is tasked with increasing the availability and market penetration of AVG’s full range of consumer and business security solutions.
“We are looking forward to a rapid expansion of our customer base in Belgium, particularly among the home users, small and mid range companies that form the core of the 2BY2 customer base,” said AVG Technologies global vice president of sales Travis Witteveen. “The AVG brand is already well-established in Belgium, giving 2BY2 a solid base on which to build and extend high-quality service and support both pre-and post-sale.”
AVG Technologies offers a comprehensive range of security solutions, from standalone anti-virus/anti-spyware to all-in-one internet security suites to network solutions for Windows and Unix environments. The company holds Microsoft Gold Partner certification and regularly achieves 100% certification in tests undertaken by Virus Bulletin and other independent security testing organizations. All AVG products incorporate the cutting-edge protection against drive-by downloads and other sophisticated cyberattacks provided by the LinkScanner technology acquired last year through Exploit Prevention Labs.
“We look forward to a long and mutually profitable relationship with AVG Technologies and have great confidence in the company’s products,” said 2BY2 company owner Xavier Cabes. “We are able to offer quality service and support to all customers at the highest level, which is particularly important in the security sector.”
About 2BY2:
2BY2 was established in July 1994 by Xavier Cabes. Thanks to continuous growth, the company has expanded its facilities over time from 400m² to 2.500m² and today provides a full range of both physical and electronic distribution services. 2BY2’s extended success is based on three pillars of successful distribution: service, stock and flexibility. The company carries a broad catalogue of products, and in 2005 became the first Belgian distributor to gain ISO9001 certification. More information at www.2by2.be.
About AVG Technologies:
www.avg.com
AVG is a global security solutions leader protecting more than 80 million consumers and small business computer users in 167 countries from the ever-growing incidence of web threats, viruses, spam, cyber-scams and hackers on the Internet. Headquartered in Amsterdam, AVG has nearly two decades of experience in combating cyber crime and one of the most advanced laboratories for detecting, pre-empting and combating Web-borne threats from around the world. Its free online, downloadable software model allows entry-level users to gain basic anti-virus protection and then to easily and inexpensively upgrade to greater levels of safety and defense in both single and multi-user environments. Nearly 6,000 resellers, partners and distributors team with AVG globally including Amazon.com, CNET, Cisco, Ingram Micro, Play.com, Wal-Mart, and Yahoo!.
Contact information:
2BY2
Elsenstraat 2b
B-2170 Merksem (Antwerp)
Belgium
Tel.: +32 (0)3 644.44.44
Fax: +32 (0)3 644.44.43
info@2by2.be
www.2by2.be