Avira Ranked #1 in Innovation, According to ABI Research

Tettnang, Germany --- March 13, 2013 – Security expert Avira announced today that the company’s security software was rated number one in Innovation, according to ABI Research.

The ranking is part of ABI Research’s Cyber Security Research Service. Full findings of the research can be found in ABI’s latest Internet Security Software Products Competitive Assessment.

According to the ABI report, Avira finished first in the innovation category due to its consistently high scores in independent software tests, its rich feature set in its product suites, and its strategic business model development. The ABI competitive assessment evaluated fifteen security software vendors and looked at feature set and technical capabilities in order to determine whether vendors offer a comprehensive Internet security product that goes beyond basic antivirus software.

ABI Research provides in-depth analysis and quantitative forecasting of trends in global connectivity and other emerging technologies. From offices in North America, Europe and Asia, ABI Research’s worldwide team of experts advises thousands of decision makers through 70+ research and advisory services.

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To evaluate and download Avira security software, visit: http://www.avira.com/en/downloads

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About Avira

Avira wants its customers to ‘live free’ from spyware, phishing, viruses and other internet-based threats.
The company was founded 25 years ago on Tjark Auerbach's promise to "make software that does good things for my friends and family." More than 100 million consumers and small businesses now depend upon Avira’s security expertise and award-winning antivirus software, making the company the number-two market share leader globally. Avira provides IT-security protection to computers, smartphones, servers and networks, delivered as both software and cloud-based services.

In addition to protecting the online world, Avira's CEO promotes well-being in the offline world through the Auerbach Foundation, which supports charitable and social projects. The philosophy of the foundation is to help people to help themselves.

For more information, please visit www.avira.com or join the community at www.facebook.com/avira.