AVG is the Internet security provider of choice for one in four small businesses worldwide
Melbourne, 12 August 2011. AVG (AU/NZ) Pty Ltd, the distributor of the award-winning AVG Internet and mobile security software in Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific, today announced that an independent study conducted with GFK shows that 25 percent of small businesses worldwide have selected AVG as the their trusted Internet security provider of choice.
AVG Business Edition products are designed exclusively to meet the needs of the most nimble of small and medium sized organisations. AVG products are high on protection, light on resources and easy to use at all times. AVG solutions were recently ranked No. 1 for ease-of-use by Tolly Independent Testing Labs. The products also earned the highest five-star honour in respect to value for the money by SC Magazine, and have achieved finalist standing for the prestigious Small Business Technology SMB Influencer awards.
Lloyd Borrett, Security Evangelist at AVG (AU/NZ), said, “AVG has considerably higher levels of satisfaction among small business users in comparison to other brands. This has been achieved by holding true to basic but important product philosophies that centre on providing everything that small entities need to protect their business, without bogging them down with everything they don’t. This equates to incredible value, unrivalled efficiency and the utmost protection for businesses on the move. It’s all about helping customers keep pace while providing them with complete peace of mind.”
AVG is playing a prominent role in helping customers stay up to speed on the latest security trends and issues via its information-packed Business Resource Centre. In addition, because security needs are rarely the same for every organisation, AVG (AU/NZ) also helps small businesses select the customised protection that is right for their business via an easy-to-use AVG Online Security Audit. By taking two minutes to answer some questions about their business, people will receive a customised report containing hints and tips to better protect their business.
In light of recent security breaches at large, high-profile organisations around the world, many industry experts are reporting that SMBs are in a particularly vulnerable position as cyber criminals take aim for financial gain at a sector that is traditionally less up-to-date on their security protection. In addition, recent court rulings in the US show a critical shift in liability may be emerging for small businesses in respect to the financial industry’s willingness to absorb the skyrocketing costs of identity theft and fraud via the World Wide Web. Small businesses can better protect themselves via the use of comprehensive Internet security and identity protection tools, such as those offered by AVG.
“I think a lot of small business owners view security as just one more hassle that keeps them from focusing on what matters most – running their business,” said Borrett. “AVG’s proposition is a fairly simple one but it is innately effective. Install the software and get back to work without fear. We won’t slow you down and you don’t have to give security a second thought – we’ll handle the details. That’s our mantra and we’re pleased that it’s earning praise from customers and industry luminaries alike.”
To help SMBs address the policy, technology and process issues involved with securing their smartphones, tablets, workstations and/or servers, AVG has created a set of AVG Small Business Security Guides which provide simple but effective steps small business owners can take to secure their business. Also, for video tips from AVG (AU/NZ), see: www.youtube.com/user/avgaunz
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About AVG (AU/NZ) Pty Ltd — www.avg.com.au
Based in Melbourne, AVG (AU/NZ) Pty Ltd distributes the AVG range of anti-virus and Internet Security products in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific. AVG software solutions provide complete real-time protection against the malware, viruses, spam, spyware, adware, worms, Trojans, phishing and exploits used by cyber-criminals, hackers, scammers and identity thieves. AVG protects everything important and personal inside computers — documents, account details and passwords, music, photos and more — all while allowing users to work, bank, shop and play games online in safety.
AVG provides outstanding technical solutions and exceptional value for consumers, small to medium business and enterprise clients. AVG delivers always-on, always up-to-date protection across desktop, and notebook PCs, plus file and e-mail servers in the home and at work in SMBs, corporations, government agencies and educational institutions.