November 2007
BitDefender Internet Security and Antivirus Products Now Available Throughout the U.S. at OfficeMax≥
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. √ November 26, 2007 √ BitDefender╝, an award-winning provider of antivirus software and data security solutions, announced today that its BitDefender Internet Security 2008 and BitDefender Antivirus 2008 software solutions are available to the public immediately in all OfficeMax≥ (NYSE: OMX) retail stores across the United States. OfficeMax is one of the leading retailers and business resellers of technology products and services in the U.S., with more than 860 retail stores across the country.
⌠As part of our continuing efforts to provide consumers with the best available antivirus software and data security solutions, we are pleased that our software will now be available through OfficeMax in the U.S.,■ stated Kirk Matsuo, BitDefender▓s director of retail sales. ⌠This allows us to widen our reach throughout the United States while providing a simple-to-use solution to those searching for the most advanced protection against the threats encountered in today▓s online activities, as well as protection against threats that may appear at any moment.■
BitDefender Internet Security 2008 covers all the security needs of an Internet-connected household by providing comprehensive protection against viruses, spyware, spam, rootkits, scams, phishing attempts, intruders and objectionable web content. Additional features include improved Internet application control, adaptive filtering, heuristic web filtering, as well as a set-up wizard that simplifies installation. BitDefender▓s award-winning Internet Security suite also offers a new game mode configured to be less intrusive for smooth game playing, an offline backup feature and system maintenance tools, 64b support for Windows XP and Windows Vista, and improved modules.
BitDefender Antivirus 2008, provides consumers and small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs) with the industry▓s strongest heuristics-based technology for proactively monitoring and detecting today▓s most malicious viruses, spyware, spam and phishing activity.
About OfficeMax
OfficeMax Incorporated (NYSE: OMX) is a leader in both business-to-business office products solutions and retail office products. The OfficeMax mission is simple. We help our customers do their best work. The company provides office supplies and paper, in-store print and document services through OfficeMax ImPress≥, technology products and solutions, and furniture to consumers and to large, medium and small businesses. OfficeMax customers are served by over 36,000 associates through direct sales, catalogs, e-commerce and more than 900 stores. To find the nearest OfficeMax, call 1-877-OFFICEMAX. For more information, visit http://www.officemax.com/.
About Bitdefender®
Bitdefender is the creator of one of the world's fastest and most effective lines of internationally certified internet security software.Since 2001, the company has been an industry pioneer, introducing and developing award-winning protection. Today, Bitdefender technology secures the digital experience of around 400 million home and corporate users across the globe.
Recently, the company has won a range of key independent recommendations in the US, UK and across Europe, including ConsumerSearch, Which?, Stiftung Warentest and Taenk. Bitdefender antivirus technology has also finished top in leading industry tests from both AV Test and AV-Comparatives. More information about Bitdefender's antivirus products is available from the company's security solutions press room. Additionally, Bitdefender publishes Malware City providing the latest updates on security threats and helping users stay informed in the everyday battle against malware.