Panda Software Enters the Australian Market, Extending its Presence to all Five Continents

Quadtel Ltd. will represent the European multinational down under

MADRID, March 5, 2003
Panda Software has expanded their international presence by entering into another strategic world market: Australia. Quadtel Ltd., an influential distributor of new technology based in Sydney, will be the excusive representative of the European multinational in this country. With this new market, Panda Software will consolidate its presence in all five continents.

According to Bruce Ind, CEO of Quadtel Ltd.: “It is estimated that the Australian antivirus market will generate 67 million dollars in 2003, and we hope to be one of the largest participants. With this goal in mind we have set up a campaign dedicated to commercializing Panda Software products. Our business plan aims to successfully establish our presence in the corporate and governmental sectors from the outset”.

In order to help it to achieve this target, Panda Software offers a wide range of antivirus products developed with the most advanced technology, which meet the needs of all types of clients. From home users to professionals and small businesses- with Panda Antivirus Titanium, the new Platinum 7.0 and Panda Antivirus Small Business Edition- to even the largest corporate networks, with solutions like Panda Antivirus Enterprise Suite, Panda PerimeterScan or the new Panda Antivirus Appliance.

“Keeping in mind our philosophy: think globally, act locally, we are now present in some of the most strategic markets”, explains José Mar?­a Hern??ndez, Vice President of International Expansion at Panda Software, “Australia is one of them, and therefore one of our priorities so that we can meet our goal of becoming the leader of the global antivirus market.”

With the opening of these new offices Panda Software is now represented in over 45 countries including the USA, Germany, the United Kingdom, France and Japan, recently incorporated in Panda Software’s international network.

About Panda Software

Panda Software () 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 antivirus 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. Major industry watchdogs including ICSA Labs and Checkmark have endorsed the quality of Panda Software’s products.