U.S. software retail sales declined slightly by just over 1 percent for the 2009 holiday season*, according to leading market research provider, The NPD Group, which leads the industry in software market research. NPD?s Weekly Tracking Service** shows sales for the 5 week holiday period totaled $278 million dollars, a much improved showing from the 13 percent decline during the 2008 holiday season.

(PRWeb January 14, 2010)

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Webroot, a leading provider of security software for the consumer, enterprise and SMB markets, today announced Webroot AntiVirus with AntiSpyware 6.0 has received the PC Magazine Editors? Choice Award. In a recent review, the new consumer security solution was awarded a 4.5 out of 5 star rating for its malware blocking, detection and removal prowess. This award marks the ninth time Webroot has received the Editors? Choice for antispyware, an accomplishment unmatched in the security market.

(PRWeb November 03, 2008)

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Webroot, a leading provider of security software for the consumer, enterprise and SMB markets, today announced the introduction of Webroot® Internet Security Essentials, a new security suite which protects consumers against malicious programs, hackers and data loss without slowing the performance of their home computers. In addition to the new suite, the company announced that the latest versions of the award-winning Webroot AntiVirus with AntiSpyware and Webroot Spy Sweeper® products will now include online file backup to protect digital photos and other valuable files.

(PRWeb October 21, 2008)

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Webroot, a leading provider of security solutions for the consumer, enterprise and SMB markets, today announced the availability of Webroot® Secure Backup, a new data backup solution for home PC users which protects digital photos, music and any other files from damage or loss. Webroot Secure Backup, delivered over the Internet as a service, automatically secures data online, locally or both to ensure users always have access to the files they value most.

(PRWeb July 15, 2008)

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Webroot, a leading provider of security software for the consumer, enterprise and SMB markets, today announced the appointment of Frederick Ball as Chief Financial Officer. Ball will oversee Webroot?s financial operations and help to drive the company's strategic growth initiatives.

(PRWeb July 07, 2008)

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Webroot, a leading security provider for the consumer, enterprise and SMB markets, today unveiled the global expansion of its Channel Edge(TM) Partner Program that includes the integration of its award-winning Webroot(R) AntiSpyware Corporate Edition with AntiVirus software and its new Software as a Service (SaaS) security solution Webroot(R) E-Mail Security SaaS, while providing a number of new services including Web filtering, email archiving, business continuity and personal encryption for partners.

(PRWeb February 12, 2008)

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Webroot, a leading security provider for the consumer, enterprise and SMB markets, today announced the release of Webroot(R) E-Mail Security SaaS (Software as a Service). Targeted at small- to medium-sized businesses that want easier to manage perimeter security, Webroot's new security SaaS solution delivers better protection, lower total cost of ownership and better value than perimeter security appliances or software.

(PRWeb January 15, 2008)

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Webroot Software, Inc., a leading provider of Internet security software for the consumer, enterprise and SMB markets, today unveiled Webroot(R) AntiVirus with AntiSpyware and Firewall, an enhanced and rebranded version of the current Webroot Spy Sweeper(R) with AntiVirus 5.5 solution, a recent winner of the PC Magazine Editor's Choice award. Webroot AntiVirus with AntiSpyware and Firewall offers the most complete security protection against viruses, spyware, data theft and hackers through an integrated combination of anti-malware shields and behavioral technology, as well as a two-way desktop firewall with multi-layer intrusion prevention software. The firewall is also available online as a standalone solution called Webroot Desktop Firewall.

(PRWeb October 24, 2007)

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Webroot Software, Inc., a leading provider of security solutions for the consumer, enterprise and SMB markets, today announced the immediate availability of Webroot(R) Window Washer(R) version 6.5. This newest version of the acclaimed privacy software now protects the Windows Vista operating system environment and removes traces of personal information from the Windows environment and nearly 500 popular third-party applications such as Adobe Acrobat and Windows Media Player.

(PRWeb August 21, 2007)

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Webroot Software, Inc., a leading provider of security software for the consumer, enterprise and SMB markets, today announced the release of Webroot(R) AntiSpyware Corporate Edition with AntiVirus. In addition to compatibility with the Windows Vista(TM) operating system, key new features include Active Directory integration for simplified network deployment, Behavioral Genotype protection from Sophos(R) which analyzes viral behavior to prevent it from executing, and the latest updates to Webroot's award-winning antispyware technology.

(PRWeb August 07, 2007)

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