Panda Antivirus Platinum, finalist in the Secure Computing 2002 awards

Panda Softwares solution has been chosen by users as one of the best on the market

MADRID, April 15th, 2002

In the sixth edition of the Secure Computing Magazine awards, among the most widely-respected in the industry, Panda Antivirus Platinum is one of the four nominees for the award of "Best Antivirus Product" voted for by users across the world.

Published by West Coast, one of the most prestigious organisations in the security industry, Secure Computing Magazine is an international reference point for the entire sector.

Pedro Bustamante, director of Marketing and Communication at Panda Software believes that, "This nomination for the Secure Computing award recognizes the continuous effort we are making to provide users not only with one of the best solutions on the market, but also one designed to adapt perfectly to the needs of all our clients."

Panda Antivirus Platinum is a solution that combines the latest in virus detection and elimination technology with a suite of services essential for providing global protection against todays virus threats. It provides complete e-mail protection regardless of message format and guarantees safe Internet communications. By scanning all Internet downloads it can prevent malicious Java applets, Active X controls and security threats such as Trojans from even reaching computers. The programs daily automatic updates ensure that it is always capable of eliminating all types of malicious code even when contained in compressed files.

Since its launch, Panda Antivirus Platinum has been widely acclaimed by IT experts and the specialized press. Similarly, West Coast Labs, one of the most prestigious IT security organizations worldwide, has awarded it Checkmark certification for Windows XP, which makes it, along with Panda Antivirus Titanium, the first product to receive this distinction for versions compatible with Microsofts new operating system.

The Secure Computing 2002 award ceremony will take place on April 23 in the London Hilton.

More information on the Secure Computing 2002 Awards is available at: http://www.westcoast.com/events/awards/finalists/readertrust.html.

About Panda Software
Panda Software (http://www.pandasoftware.com) is a leading international developer of antivirus software for all types of customers: corporate clients, small and medium sized companies, and home users. Their 100% in-house, cutting-edge technology has received awards and quality certifications from the most widely-respected IT security institutions. Their commitment to client service and the concept of the protection of computer systems as a 24h-365d Insurance Policy rather than merely a software product have revolutionized the computer security industry. The quality of Panda Softwares products has been endorsed by major industry watchdogs including ICSA Labs and Checkmark.