Security software specialist AVG Technologies announced AVG Business Edition 2012, a security
software solution for small to medium-size businesses that the company claims is
faster, lighter and easier to use than its predecessor. In conjunction with the
launch of the platform, the company also announced the SMB Market Landscape
Report, a white paper with SMB market-related findings as of mid-2011. The
platform is designed to help minimize threats via antivirus and Internet
security across multiple touch points, from email and the Web to emerging
threats such as information theft, social engineering and the risks involved
with using social media as a marketing tool.
“AVG Business Edition 2012 aims to be the
simplest, most tailored security option for SMBs available,” said Robert Gorby,
global head of business marketing at AVG. “For businesses looking for protection
without impeding performance, AVG is the most compelling solution on the market.
That said, customers can essentially set and forget—with peace of mind that we
will take care of the rest while they interact in the connected world.”
In addition to security technology, AVG’s
Small Business Resource Centre plays a role in helping customers stay up to
speed on the latest security trends. Plus, since security needs are rarely the
same for every organization, AVG helps SMBs select the protection that is right
for their business via an online security audit tool. After a short
questionnaire about their business, customers receive a detailed report
containing hints and tips to better protect their data.
In the SMB Market Landscape Report, AVG
found small businesses have a more conservative attitude toward IT spending as a
response to financial uncertainty and are embracing technologies to increase
levels of mobility, though few are aware of the potential dangers associated
with bringing data to more devices.
