GLENDALE, Calif., Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Panda Platinum 2006 Internet Security was named a winner in the Intrusion Detection or Prevention Solution category of the 2006 Windows IT Pro Readers' Choice Awards. Kim Paulsen, Group Publisher of Penton Media's Windows IT Pro, announced the winners of the fifth-annual contest today.

"The 2006 Windows IT Pro Readers' Choice Awards continue our tradition of honoring products that our readers tell us are most worthy of recognition," said Paulsen. "These are the hardware, software, and services that measure up where it counts most -- in the businesses, agencies, and institutions that rely on them to deliver what they promise."

Readers were asked to vote on their product preferences in 12 broad technology categories. More than 5,200 readers chose the best among more than 750 products and services.

"IT pros who voted in this year's awards are tough, in-the-trenches critics," Paulsen continued. "They demand solid value and performance from the products they use and put those products to the test day after day." Paulsen concluded, "Readers' Choice award winners can feel proud that the products and services they develop have earned the respect and recognition of the IT world's most knowledgeable and exacting professionals."

Panda Platinum 2006 Internet Security offers complete integrated protection for home users, professionals and small businesses, including enhanced protection against spyware and phishing (online fraud), a powerful personal firewall capable of detecting intrusions in WiFi networks, and systems for safeguarding privacy and controlling access to web pages. The signature-based detection engine has been optimized, improving speed and efficiency in detecting malware. All of these features are integrated in an easy-to-use interface, improving performance and user experience. In addition, Panda Platinum 2006 Internet Security offers protection against unknown malware thanks to TruPrevent(TM) Technology which can proactively block new threats by analyzing their behavior.

About Panda Software

Panda Software (http://www.pandasoftware.com/) is a leading developer and provider of integrated security solutions to combat viruses, hackers, Trojans, spyware, phishing, spam and other Internet-borne threats. With the revolutionary TruPrevent(TM) Technology, Panda Software's innovative solutions offer a greater return on investment, keeping clients protected even against new threats that have yet to be identified. Panda Software Labs, the fastest laboratory in the industry to provide complete updates to users, offers a worldwide response to malware 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, all year round.

Panda Software's centrally-managed security solutions protect servers, and gateways and all network entry points, ensuring a straightforward and highly effective line of defense against Internet threats for large organizations, SMBs and consumers. Panda solutions are backed by a team of expert support technicians in all countries where the company is present. Tech support services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

For more information and evaluation versions of all Panda Software solutions, visit our website at http://www.pandasoftware.com/.

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About Windows IT Media

Penton's Windows IT Media, the largest independent Windows IT community in the world, includes flagship print publication Windows IT Pro. First published in 1995, Windows IT Pro is the editorial leader in its field and has a paid subscription base of 110,000. The magazine is published in 13 languages and has an international reach into 160 countries. Windows IT Pro UPDATE, the group's flagship email newsletter, is the only e-newsletter to make BtoB Magazine's Media Power 50 list.

Windows IT Media also includes SQL Server Magazine and MSD2D. SQL Server Magazine has 30,000 paid subscribers, and three email newsletters sent to more than 130,000 opt-in subscribers. MSD2D is a rich online information resource for IT professionals, with a focus on the software developer community. MSD2D has a robust product mix that includes a vertical search engine, Web sites, partner directories, email newsletters, trade show programs and Web seminars.

The Windows IT Media network has 2.5 million unique visitors to its websites each month, and over one million (gross) subscribers who opt-in to one or more of our email newsletters. Windows IT Media is the world's leading producer of custom roadshows, paid conferences and paid workshops for Windows and SQL Server IT professionals.

For more information visit: http://www.windowsitpro.com/pressroom, and http://www.windowsitmedia.com/

PR CONTACT INFO: Carolina Sanabria Public Relations Manager Panda Software, USA Tel: 818-543-6909 pr@pandasecurity.com

CONTACT: Carolina Sanabria, Public Relations Manager of Panda Software,
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Web site: http://www.pandasoftware.com/