Following the recent announcement that AVG will beef up its presence in South Africa, Phoenix Software has confirmed that the latest version of AVG 9.0 is now available at Incredible Connection and CNA stores countrywide.
To support this launch, both Incredible Connection and CNA will be offering a launch special, where purchasers of AVG Internet Security 9.0, 1 and 3 user versions will receive a full version copy of TuneUp Utilities 2009 valued at R299. A serial key in the box with a download link of only 16Mb will allow users to download and install the software at no additional cost.
TuneUp Utilities 2009 is an ideal solution for all Windows computers. It encompasses every relevant aspect of PC optimisation, from speeding up access to the hard drive and cleaning the system of no longer needed data and registry entries to correcting faulty system settings.
The software suite provides both inexperienced and professional Windows users with a comprehensive suite of intelligent tuning tools. It individually analyses the configuration of the PC and determines the best optimisation measures based on the requirements that the user specifies.
AVG Internet Security 9.0 provides complete protection for everything that is done on a computer online and off. The new version 9.0 delivers 50% faster speeds, improved computer performance and greater ease of use to provide home computer users with a more powerful and streamlined security solution. With the enhancements to LinkScanner(c) anti-phishing detection has been improved, identifying quicker and more accurately if a Web page is hosting a phishing attack.
Availability and pricing:
The AVG 9.0 paid family of anti-virus and Internet security products is available now. Pricing for a one-year, one-user licence for AVG 9.0 Anti Virus retails at R299.99, while AVG 9.0 Internet Security starts at R399.99 for a one-year licence.
For more information on the complete range of AVG security products for consumers, please visit www.avgsecurity.co.za.
AVG Technologies (www.avg.com)
AVG is a global security software maker, protecting more than 80 million consumers and small businesses in 167 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 defence 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!
Phoenix Software
Phoenix Software is a software republishing business. Founded in September 1999, PS supplies a wide range of software products to distribution and retail partners. The company focuses on niche software that is aimed at vertical markets and has an ongoing mission to bring leading-edge products to the marketplace in a timely and professional manner, while offering excellent price/performance ratios. The company's product range includes titles from leading vendors such as Ability Office, Aspyr Media, AVG, Cosmi Corporation, CoolIT, Cyber Acoustics, Encyclopaedia Britannica, Exspect, Feral Interactive, Idigicon, Individual Software, Iolo, ISL Light, Kaspersky, Macware, Nero, Paragon Software, Parallels, Pinnacle Systems, Prosoft, Punch Software, Reallusion, Roxio, S-A-D GmbH, Smith Micro, Sony Creative Software, SummitSoft, Transparent Language, WinZip. For additional information, please visit www.phoenixsoftware.co.za.
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