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PR: IBM AntiVirus Software Now Available for VARs ...
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Timothy F. Sipples)
Sat Apr 13 06:59:25 1996
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Date: 11 Apr 1996 21:00:26 GMT
From: tsipple@vnet.IBM.COM (Timothy F. Sipples)
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Press Release: IBM AntiVirus Software Now Available
To VARs and Resellers
STERLING FOREST, N.Y., April 1, 1996 -- The recently released IBM AntiVirus
Version 2.4 is now available to hardware and software remarketers in a
MultiPak format for OS/2* Warp, DOS, Windows** and Windows 95 operating
systems. This package includes all necessary components to enable a remarketer
to create a preloaded system unit containing premier virus protection and
disinfection for sale to customers.
The MultiPaks make it easy for resellers, such as small to medium-sized OEMs,
VARs and system integrators, to acquire IBM AntiVirus software from IBM
Authorized Software Distributors for preloading on their computer system
units. IBM's advanced anti-virus solution enables computer users to protect
their computing environment across all supported platforms.
"With the Preload MultiPaks, IBM AntiVirus software can be coupled with the
most popular operating systems. When making an OEM operating system purchase,
it is easy to add on the same number of IBM AntiVirus products. In this way
the OEM can easily differentiate their offering to the end user and boost
profits," said Kay Lee, IBM AntiVirus marketing and planning representative.
"Our IBM AntiVirus software is new to the OEM market even though it has a
proven track record and has been used in business and home environments
throughout the world for many years."
IBM AntiVirus MultiPaks are available in two versions: Preload and
Distribution. The IBM AV Preload MultiPak consists of five packages of
diskettes and documentation, including 3.5" diskette media, concise users
guides, program license agreements and a customer subscription card.
One package may be used to preload one computer system unit and/or may be
included with the computer unit sale. The IBM AV Distribution MultiPak is a
license only package that authorizes remarketers to preload five computer
systems from the media supplied in the IBM AntiVirus Preload MultiPak.
"Our objective with the MultiPak is to mirror the way operating systems are
sold in this channel and make it easy for the OEM to provide the much needed
antivirus software that is requested by consumers," said Eric Lindner, IBM
AntiVirus OEM marketing and sales manager.
As more and more users access the Internet and other global networks, the
possibility of acquiring a computer virus is greater, increasing the need to
have an anti-virus solution. Part of an integrated suite of anti-virus
products and services, IBM AntiVirus software now protects personal computer
users by detecting more than 6,800 strains of computer viruses, a 15% increase
over viruses detected in the previous version.
On average, there are three to five new viruses discovered every day. At IBM
Research, researchers track virus incidents throughout the world and update
IBM AntiVirus continuously with new disinfection measures. Through the IBM
AntiVirus Program Upgrade Subscription Plan, customers can receive quarterly
upgrades, which include all new virus detection signatures, new disinfection
capabilities, program corrections and functional enhancements added since the
previous release.
For more information, small to medium-sized OEMs should call (800) 742-2493 in
the United States; or John Warus at (905) 316-5006 in Canada. For larger
volume purchases of more than 1,000 units, OEMs should contact their IBM sales
representatives.
IBM AntiVirus is part of IBM's SecureWay* family. IBM, the largest computer
company in the world, offers hardware, software, consulting and services to
help customers secure their information technology. Whether addressing an
individual need or creating a total enterprise solution, IBM SecureWay
offerings provide the expertise to plan, design, implement and operate secure
solutions for businesses. Additional information on these offerings can be
found through the IBM I/T Security home page at http://www.ibm.com/Security.
The fastest, easiest way to get information regarding the IBM AntiVirus
solution is to go to the product home page at
http://www.brs.ibm.com/ibmav.html or call (800) 742-2493.
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* Indicates trademark or registered trademark of International
Business Machines Corporation.
** Indicates trademark or registered trademark of the respective
companies.
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