AVG Technologies Nets Key Industry Accolades

June 25, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Internet Security Leader Named Ventura 2009 Award Winner by Enterprise Investors
and Receives VB100, ICSA Certifications
AMSTERDAM–(Business Wire)–
AVG Technologies, developers of the world`s most popular free anti-virus
software, today announced continued positive results, awards, certifications and
accolades across the global security industry. AVG received two accolades in the
Ventura 2009 Awards and achieved the VB100 Award in June 2010 for AVG Internet
Security Network Edition on Windows Server 2008 R2.

The Ventura Awards, now in their ninth year, are a prestigious annual awards
program that recognizes the achievements of companies represented by Enterprise
Investors (EI), the oldest and one of the largest private equity and venture
capital management firms in Poland and Central and Eastern Europe. The awards
identify EI`s leading portfolio companies and of the managers committed to those
companies` growth the best portfolio companies and its 2009 winners had AVG on
top in two categories: Most Dynamic Enterprise and Manager of the Year, won by
J.R. Smith, CEO of AVG Technologies.

Additionally, AVG Internet Security Network Edition also was awarded the VB100
certification from UK-based Virus Bulletin (www.virusbtn.com) for June 2010.
This is the 15th award in a row AVG Technologies has received from Virus
Bulletin. The VB100 (virus) award is granted to any product that passes the test
criteria under test conditions in the VB lab as part of the formal VB
comparative review process. In addition, AVG also received ICSA certification on
AVG Internet Security on Windows 7 32-bit and AVG File Server Edition on Windows
2008 Server 64-bit.

“We`re delighted to receive these awards and certifications, which are further
evidence that we are doing something right at AVG,” said J.R. Smith, chief
executive officer, AVG Technologies. “AVG prides itself on being innovative,
agile, and responsive to changing customer demands, while delivering high
quality products, and these accolades are confirmation of our ability to do
exactly that.”

About AVG Technologies:

www.avg.com

AVG is a global security software maker protecting more than 110 million
consumers and small businesses in 170 countries from the ever-growing incidence
of web threats, viruses, spam, cyber-scams and hackers on the Internet. 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, downloadable software allows novice users to
have basic anti-virus protection and then easily upgrade to greater levels of
safety and defense when they are ready. AVG has nearly 6,000 resellers, partners
and distributors globally including Amazon.com, CNET, Cisco, Ingram Micro,
Play.com, Wal-Mart, and Yahoo!.

Links

* For breaking news, follow AVG on Twitter at www.twitter.com/officialAVGnews
* For security trends analysis, follow AVG blogs at http://blogs.avg.com
* Join our Facebook community at www.facebook.com/AVGfree

AVG Technologies
Siobhan MacDermott
CZ Mobile: +420 725 695 132
US Mobile: +1-415-299-2945
Investor Relations
siobhan.macdermott@avg.com
Aimee Schoaf
Mobile: +1-623-308-5017 (North America)
aimee.schoaf@avg.com
Alica Domanicka, +420 725 097 437 (EMEA)
alica.domanicka@avg.com
or
MS&L, for AVG
Stephen Gilmore, +1-212-468-4056
stephen.gilmore@mslworldwide.com

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AVG Technologies Acquires Leading US Distributor, Walling Data

June 11, 2010 By Leave a Comment

AVG Adds US Volume Leader and Exclusive Outlet for Unlimited US Based Support to
Its Family
AMSTERDAM–(Business Wire)–
AVG Technologies, developers of the world`s most popular free anti-virus
software, today announced the acquisition of North Carolina-based Walling Data,
North America’s leader in security software distribution. Initially, AVG will
work to integrate Walling Data into the AVG US and global team, and establish
AVG pre and after sales support within the Walling Data structure.

Since 2001, Walling Data has distributed AVG offerings across the United States
specializing in serving resellers, education, government and non-profit
organizations. Walling Data was founded in 1994 by Luke Walling and has been
widely recognized for providing unlimited, expert, US-based technical support
services at no additional charge for its base of more than 100,000 reseller and
end user customers.

“The decision to purchase Walling Data to further our distribution channels in
the US was a logical one, given the presence that Walling Data had already
established in the US market, a key market for AVG,” said J.R. Smith, CEO, AVG
Technologies. “By acquiring Walling Data, AVG is bringing into the family one of
our strongest performers and re-affirming our commitment to the US market, and
this will allow us to improve on the technical support service quality that we
provide to our US customers.”

“I am excited about joining the AVG Technologies team,” said Luke Walling,
founder and President of Walling Data. “Since founding Walling Data 16 years
ago, I have concentrated on providing unique solutions to common problems,
wrapped in the best possible customer service and support. We have been strongly
committed to the success of AVG since we first began working together, and I am
excited to reaffirm that commitment by becoming part of the AVG family.”

AVG, the world’s fourth largest supplier of antivirus solutions in terms of
installed user base, expects that in 2010 it will continue to evaluate and
respond to global market needs by expanding its technologies and ensuring an
ever-growing consideration of user languages and an ever-expanding compatibility
with host operating systems. More than 110 million users worldwide protect their
computers and networks with free or paid products from AVG.

AVG firmly believes that basic internet protection should be free, and, as such,
continues to offer one of the most robust free offerings on the market. AVG is
focused on continuing to innovate and expand its protection against computer
viruses as well as emerging web threats and malware. AVG offers real-time
protection against all Internet threats thanks to its unique, free AVG
Linkscanner technology, as well as strong protection of personal data with its
IDP module. AVG maintains its constant presence close to its customers with the
offer of free technical support via the web, available 7 days a week with rapid
responses to all enquiries.

Links

* For breaking news, follow AVG on Twitter at www.twitter.com/officialAVGnews
* For security trends analysis, follow AVG blogs at http://blogs.avg.com
* Join our Facebook community at www.facebook.com/AVGfree

About AVG Technologies

www.avg.com

AVG is a global security software maker protecting more than 110 million
consumers and small businesses in 170 countries from the ever-growing incidence
of web threats, viruses, spam, cyber-scams and hackers on the Internet. 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, downloadable software allows novice users to
have basic anti-virus protection and then easily upgrade to greater levels of
safety and defense when they are ready. AVG has nearly 6,000 resellers, partners
and distributors globally including Amazon.com, CNET, Cisco, Ingram Micro,
Play.com, Wal-Mart, and Yahoo!

Source: http://www.avg.com/press-releases-news

AVG Technologies – Investor Relations
Siobhan MacDermott
CZ Mobile: +420 725 695 132
US Mobile: +1 415 299 2945
siobhan.macdermott@avg.com
or
AVG Technologies – North America
Aimee Schoaf
Mobile: +1 623 308 5017
aimee.schoaf@avg.com
or
AVG Technologies – EMEA
Alica Domanicka
Telephone: +420 725 097 437
alica.domanicka@avg.com
or
MSL Worldwide for AVG
David Chamberlin
Telephone: +1 212 468 3650
Mobile: +1 214 669 7299
avg@mslworldwide.com

Copyright Business Wire 2010

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Dour Denver defense drains Kobe-less Lakers

April 10, 2010 By Leave a Comment

(Reuters) – A stifling defensive effort and 31 points from Carmelo Anthony lifted the Denver Nuggets to a 98-96 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday.

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The Nuggets overcame a seven-point deficit midway through the fourth quarter by forcing three critical turnovers in the final minutes and blocking Derek Fisher’s three-point attempt as time expired.

“That felt just as good as hitting the game-winner,” Anthony said of his game-ending block.

“Tonight it was meant for me to be out there and play defense on that last play. I made the block and saved us tonight.”

Denver (52-27) won its fourth straight game to move into second place in the crowded Western conference playoff race, half a game in front of Dallas and Phoenix.

NBA champions Los Angeles (55-23) played without the resting Kobe Bryant, leaving Pau Gasol to take the lead with 26 points and 13 rebounds.

Tuning up to defend their title in the playoffs, the Lakers have appeared out of sync in losing four of their last five games.

They trailed by 10 to the Nuggets at halftime and by 14 in the third before a big 20-4 run turned the game around.

The Lakers’ own 87-80 lead slipped away in the fourth, though, when three-pointers and three straight free throws gave Denver a 97-94 advantage with 44 seconds to go.

J.R. Smith bolstered the Nuggets with 26 points off the bench, bouncing back from a 4-for-13 shooting performance the previous night.

Ron Artest chipped in 22 for the Lakers, who were already without center Andrew Bynum, who is out with a foot injury.

Coach Phil Jackson said that Bryant was given the option to rest and made a late decision to sit the game out after he had struggled in his previous two outings.

“I don’t anticipate (him playing on Friday at Minnesota) but I’ll let him make that decision,” Jackson said. “He knows exactly what he needs to do to get himself ready.”

(Reporting by Jahmal Corner in Los Angeles; Editing by Ian Ransom/Nick Mulvenney)

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Hugh Jackman’s son embarrasses him yet again at basketball game

May 11, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Washington, May 11 (ANI): Aussie actor Hugh Jackman has revealed that his son has once again managed to embarrass him during a basketball game – by rooting for the wrong team.

Jackman, 40, had been invited to take his 9-year-old son Oscar to a New York Knicks game at Madison Square Garden, but was left red-faced after his son decided to cheer the visiting Denver Nuggets.

The actor also revealed that the young lad had previously ruined a trip to see the Los Angeles Lakers late last year when he spilled candy all over the court.

“We were courtside… and he was sort of into it. He said, ‘Dad, who’s everyone going for?’ And I said, ‘Well, we’re in New York… Everyone traditionally will go for New York.’ He goes, ‘Right, go Nuggets, go the Nuggets’,” Contactmusic quoted him as saying.

“They scored and won the game… and we were given a whole load of swag by the Knicks to kind of shut him up… He had the (Knicks) hat in his hand and every time the Knicks scored, he’s like, ‘No, I hate Knicks (banging it on the floor)’,” he added.

Even all the free stuff the Knicks’ marketing bosses gave could not shut little Oscar up, and he was elated when at the end of the game Nuggets star J.R. Smith gifted him his shirt.

“He came over at the end and took his shirt off… and gave it to Oscar. That’s how big a fan he was,” the actor revealed.

“It came down to his ankles, like a dress (and) he wore that home… I thought we were going to get beaten up,” he added. (ANI)

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Mavericks’ Terry named NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year

May 3, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Los Angeles – Some egos would have been bruised, calling it an obvious demotion, but Jason Terry embraced his new role and the Dallas Mavericks shooting star was rewarded for it.

Terry was named the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year on Friday, after making the successful transition from starting guard to super sub.

“It’s all about the team,” Terry said. “That’s what I’ve been about since day one.”

Terry received 576 of a possible 605 points, including 111 of a possible 121 first-place votes, from a panel of 121 sportswriters.

J. R. Smith of the Denver Nuggets finished a distant second with 155 points, and Nate Robinson of the New York Knicks was third with 113 points.

A starter for most of his career, the energetic Terry came off the bench to average 19.6 points in 63 of the 74 games he played, missing the other eight due to a broken left hand.

Terry was inspired by the way former All-Star and now teammate Jerry Stackhouse made the switch to an effective bench star, providing energy and instant offence when called upon.

“When he first came to the Mavericks he could easily have been starting,” Terry explained. “But when I (saw) him step back and take the sixth man role, I said one day that might be me. And I took it to heart.”

Terry welcomed his new role when informed by Mavs coach Rick Carlisle how he planned to use the high scorer.

“Once you accept it, then it’s your job to be prepared every night and to play to your fullest abilities,” Terry said. “I think my teammates have helped me do that,” he said.

“Coming off the bench there’s no warm up shots. You don’t get a time or two up court. I think that’s the toughest part of the game – being able to jump right into the fire – that’s a special skill.”

Carlisle agreed that it takes a special player to make the change, and Terry has those qualities.

“You talk to any guy who has been a 20-point scorer in this league, and talk to them about coming off the bench and giving us a lift. Most guys will just roll their eyes,” he said.

“You have to programme it a certain way, if you’re going to be coming off the bench and be expected to make shots right away.

“The ability to do it, but also the willingness to embrace it has got to be a part of it. That’s who he is, and he wants to be a part of something that’s bigger than himself. That’s really what this is all about.”

When asked if he sees this as a possible career move, Terry smiled.

“Why not? I like it,” he said. “If that means my team is going to be up there competing for a championship, then that’s the role I will assume.” (dpa)

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James hits 37, Cavs clinch league-best record and home-court edge

April 14, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Los Angeles – The Cleveland Cavaliers are headed home with their heads held high. LeBron James scored 37 points, and the Cavaliers clinched the NBA’s best record along with homecourt advantage throughout the playoffs by beating the Indiana Pacers117-109 on Monday night.

“It’s one step along the way but it’s a big step” said MVP favourite James.

“To go throughout a season with the great players and the great teams that you have in this league, and to finish with the best record in the NBA is a great feat for our franchise. And we are proud of it.”

Even though the Cavs own a 66-15 mark, including an astounding 39- 1 at home with one game left on Wednesday, James doesn’t think his team should be considered favourites at this stage.

“Until you knock off the NBA Champs that’s the team to beat,” James said referring to the Boston Celtics.

The Cavaliers know what they have to do to win when they open their first-round series against the eighth-seeded Detroit Pistons this weekend.

“We worked hard to the point where we are at now, and we must serve home like we have done in the regular-season once the playoffs start,” James said.

“We have got to play at the same high level we have played this year. We know the playoffs are a different game. Mentally and physically, you have to be a little stronger, but we are healthy and ready.”

Delonte West scored 20 points, Mo Williams had 18 while Zydrunas Ilgauskas finished with 16 and 10 rebounds for Cleveland, which won’t be satisfied until it has a championship ring.

“It’s funny because we got all these accolades throughout the year, but we are still not excited,” Williams explained. “We congratulate each other, but we are not jumping around, because we want to win the NBA Championship.”

Danny Granger scored 38 points, rookie Brandon Rush scored 27 for Indiana, which cut a 15-point halftime deficit to seven late in the game before falling short.

Elsewhere: Denver Nuggets 118, Sacramento Kings 98

Hotshot J. R. Smith hit a franchise-best 11 three-pointers en route to a career-high 45 points, including 23 in the final quarter, and the Nuggets (54-27) clinched the Northwest Division title along with home-court advantage in a playoffs

Chicago Bulls 91, Detroit Pistons 88 Derrick Rose scored 24, Ben Gordon had 19, including the tie-breaking layup with 15 seconds left, and the Bulls moved one-half game ahead of idle Philadelphia for sixth seed in the East playoff scramble.

Milwaukee Bucks 98, Orlando Magic 80 Richard Jefferson scored 24 points, Ramon Sessions added 19 and the host Bucks beat the Eastern Conference’s third-seed, which rested. (dpa)

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