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Panda Security Launches Improved Beta Version of Panda Global Protection 2013; Continues Contest for Beta Testers
- New version includes improvements suggested by the beta testing community
- Beta testers with most helpful improvements will receive $200 Amazon.com gift certificates; all testers will receive 50 percent discount on purchase of final product
ORLANDO, Fla., May 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Panda Security, The Cloud Security Company, todayannounced a new and improved version of its beta for Panda Global Protection 2013, its comprehensive solution for protecting the information and digital life of home computer users. The new beta, which includes many of the improvements suggested by the Panda Security beta testing community, can be downloaded for free at http://www.pandasecurity.com/promotions/betatest/.
The first beta of Panda Global Protection 2013 was tested by users from 129 countries andrecorded23 percent more activations than the 2012 version beta did. The countries with the most activations were Spain, USA, Brazil, Mexico, Russia, Peru, India, UK, Argentina and Vietnam.
The updated beta aims to reflect the constant search for continuous improvementin Panda Security's products, as well as market a high-quality solution that has been tested and improved upon with the help of Panda's beta testers. As a result of the feedback from Panda's global community, the company has been able to implement numerous activation, interface, design and usability enhancements from the original beta that was launched in April.
The new version includes the following improvements:
-- Better malware detection
-- Improvements for several technology modules (TruPrevent, Web proxy and
firewall)
-- Simpler and faster installation and activation processes
-- Improved interface: Inclusion of new update buttons and the ability to
access reports and statistics from the scan screen
-- Better disinfection capabilities on Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows
8 (Consumer Preview)
-- Improved on-demand scanning by leveraging all the CPU cores
Unlike the first version, the new beta release of Panda Global Protection 2013 is available in 21 other languages besides English and Spanish.
All users testing the Panda Global Protection 2013 Beta, both the new and the previous version, will receive a 50 percent discount on the purchase of the final product, and the ten beta testers suggesting the most helpful improvements will each receive a $200 Amazon.com gift certificate.
Panda Global Protection 2013 is the most comprehensive solution in Panda Security's new retail product lineup. The product leverages Panda's unique Collective Intelligence technology to collect threat intelligence from millions of computer users and deliver automated, instantaneous protection against known and unknown malware.
The new release builds on the core functionality that has positioned Panda Global Protection as the preferred solution among PC users. This includes a highly effective antivirus engine to protect against known and unknown malware; a firewall with Wi-Fi security to block intruders and hackers; Panda USB Vaccine to prevent USB devices from spreading infections; confidential information filters to keep personal data safe; backup and system recovery; and PC performance tuning. The new version includes a password manager: an encrypted password repository that protects users' digital identity and allows them to log into websites with just one click.
To download the free beta, please visit: http://www.pandasecurity.com/promotions/betatest/. In addition, an image of the Panda Global Protection Beta home screen can be accessed at: http://press.pandasecurity.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/PCAVHomeENG.jpg
About Panda Security
Founded in 1990, Panda Security is the world's leading provider of cloud-based security solutions, with products available in more than 23 languages and millions of users located in 195 countries around the World. Panda Security was the first IT security company to harness the power of cloud computing with its Collective Intelligence technology. This innovative security model can automatically analyze and classify thousands of new malware samples every day, guaranteeing corporate customers and home users the most effective protection against Internet threats with minimum impact on system performance. Panda Security has 56 offices throughout the globe with US headquarters in Florida and European headquarters in Spain
Panda Security collaborates with Special Olympics, WWF and Invest for Children as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility policy.
For more information, visit http://www.pandasecurity.com/.
SOURCE Panda Security
Panda Security
CONTACT: Jeana Tahnk, On behalf of Panda Security, +1-609-240-5385, jtahnk@bateman-group.com
Web Site: http://www.pandasecurity.com
Panda Security Launches Improved Beta Version of Panda Global Protection 2013; Continues Contest for Beta Testers
- New version includes improvements suggested by the beta testing community
- Beta testers with most helpful improvements will receive $200 Amazon.com gift certificates; all testers will receive 50 percent discount on purchase of final product
ORLANDO, Fla., May 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Panda Security, The Cloud Security Company, todayannounced a new and improved version of its beta for Panda Global Protection 2013, its comprehensive solution for protecting the information and digital life of home computer users. The new beta, which includes many of the improvements suggested by the Panda Security beta testing community, can be downloaded for free at http://www.pandasecurity.com/promotions/betatest/.
The first beta of Panda Global Protection 2013 was tested by users from 129 countries andrecorded23 percent more activations than the 2012 version beta did. The countries with the most activations were Spain, USA, Brazil, Mexico, Russia, Peru, India, UK, Argentina and Vietnam.
The updated beta aims to reflect the constant search for continuous improvementin Panda Security's products, as well as market a high-quality solution that has been tested and improved upon with the help of Panda's beta testers. As a result of the feedback from Panda's global community, the company has been able to implement numerous activation, interface, design and usability enhancements from the original beta that was launched in April.
The new version includes the following improvements:
-- Better malware detection
-- Improvements for several technology modules (TruPrevent, Web proxy and
firewall)
-- Simpler and faster installation and activation processes
-- Improved interface: Inclusion of new update buttons and the ability to
access reports and statistics from the scan screen
-- Better disinfection capabilities on Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows
8 (Consumer Preview)
-- Improved on-demand scanning by leveraging all the CPU cores
Unlike the first version, the new beta release of Panda Global Protection 2013 is available in 21 other languages besides English and Spanish.
All users testing the Panda Global Protection 2013 Beta, both the new and the previous version, will receive a 50 percent discount on the purchase of the final product, and the ten beta testers suggesting the most helpful improvements will each receive a $200 Amazon.com gift certificate.
Panda Global Protection 2013 is the most comprehensive solution in Panda Security's new retail product lineup. The product leverages Panda's unique Collective Intelligence technology to collect threat intelligence from millions of computer users and deliver automated, instantaneous protection against known and unknown malware.
The new release builds on the core functionality that has positioned Panda Global Protection as the preferred solution among PC users. This includes a highly effective antivirus engine to protect against known and unknown malware; a firewall with Wi-Fi security to block intruders and hackers; Panda USB Vaccine to prevent USB devices from spreading infections; confidential information filters to keep personal data safe; backup and system recovery; and PC performance tuning. The new version includes a password manager: an encrypted password repository that protects users' digital identity and allows them to log into websites with just one click.
To download the free beta, please visit: http://www.pandasecurity.com/promotions/betatest/. In addition, an image of the Panda Global Protection Beta home screen can be accessed at: http://press.pandasecurity.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/PCAVHomeENG.jpg
About Panda Security
Founded in 1990, Panda Security is the world's leading provider of cloud-based security solutions, with products available in more than 23 languages and millions of users located in 195 countries around the World. Panda Security was the first IT security company to harness the power of cloud computing with its Collective Intelligence technology. This innovative security model can automatically analyze and classify thousands of new malware samples every day, guaranteeing corporate customers and home users the most effective protection against Internet threats with minimum impact on system performance. Panda Security has 56 offices throughout the globe with US headquarters in Florida and European headquarters in Spain
Panda Security collaborates with Special Olympics, WWF and Invest for Children as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility policy.
For more information, visit http://www.pandasecurity.com/.
SOURCE Panda Security
Panda Security
CONTACT: Jeana Tahnk, On behalf of Panda Security, +1-609-240-5385, jtahnk@bateman-group.com
Web Site: http://www.pandasecurity.com