PC Tools Expands sales channel in Japan in partnership with the Vector

TOKYO, August 6, 2010 – PC Tools, a global leader in innovative security and utilities software products, continues its expansion into the Japanese market with the announcement of a partnership with online retailer Vector. The partnership is the first of its kind for PC Tools in Japan.

Initially, PC Tools’ award-winning Internet Security 2010 will be available to purchase, download and install via Vector’s website for Japanese consumers via a range of price points and license configurations.

PC Tools’ General Manager Tom Powledge said: “The availability of PC Tools Internet Security 2010 on the Vector website in Japan is an exciting development for PC Tools as we continue to expand our online and retail presence throughout Asia”

Speaking about PC Tools’ expansion into the Japanese market, Powledge said PC Tools has identified synergies between both PC Tools’ and Vector’s technically-savvy users, and the desire for a broader choice of security software at a reasonable price.

Furthermore, PC Tools also identified the value in partnering with an online retailer whose customer base includes gamers. In addition, to antivirus and antispyware protection, a spam monitor and firewall, PC Tools Internet Security now includes new State Awareness Modes specifically designed to help ensure an uninterrupted experience while working, gaming or on the go.

Mr Powledge said: “Japanese consumers will soon be enjoying the safety and security of our intuitive and easy-to-use products that apply an advanced multi-layered approach to block threats at every entry point, while more technically savvy users will benefit from the ability to configure, customize and tweak the product to suit their individual needs”

PC Tools Internet Security software is available now via the Vector website at the following price points

PC Tools Internet Security 1 PC/1 year 1,980 yen (including tax)

PC Tools Internet Security 3 PC/1 year 4, 980 yen (including tax)

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PC Tools Internet Security 1 PC/3 year 5, 480 yen (including tax)
*3,980 yen (including tax) offered as a limited promotional price.
PC Tools Internet Security 3 PC/3 year 9, 800 yen (including tax)

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PC Tools’ portfolio of security products includes Internet Security, Spyware Doctor, Spyware Doctor with AntiVirus, and is also available directly from the PC Tools Japanese-language website http://www.pctools.com/jp/

For further information please contact

Japan:
Satoko Mizumoto
Focused Communication Co Ltd.
t. +81 3 51570033
e. smizumoto@focused.co.jp

Global:
Lauren Young
Global Public Relations Manager
PC TOOLS
t. +61 (0) 2 9086 2110
m. +61 410 541 562
e. lyoung@pctools.com

About PC TOOLS

PC Tools is dedicated to delivering simple, effective and affordable online security and system utility software for Windows® computers. We are purveyors of practical, no nonsense tools specifically designed to supply powerful protection and enhanced performance to your PC. Our sharp focus and results-first mentality has won us countless awards around the world and solidified us as a global leader in the industry.

With offices located in Australia, Ireland, United States, United Kingdom and the Ukraine, PC Tools is a fast-growing brand with dedicated Research and Development teams that ensure PC Tools maintains a competitive edge. Our products and services are used by millions of consumers around the world, with registered customers in over 180 countries and millions of downloads to date.

PC Tools' products continue to win awards and gain recommendations from respected reviewers and independent testing labs around the world. PC Tools most recent release received Editors’ Choice and Product of the Year 2009 from PC Mag.com, PC World Best Buy and PC Advisor Recommended to name a few. In 2010, PC Tools’ security portfolio received VB100 certification from Virus Bulletin and the prestigious Advanced+ rating from AV Comparatives.

About Vector

Vector Inc. operate “Vector”, is one of the biggest software download sites in Japan, with its core business focused on software download sales, the online game business, and mobile service business.

Established in 1995, Vector has registered more than 400,000 software solutions to the present. The site provides free software, a shareware download library, as well as new software, PickUp, and software news which can be utilized by computer beginners to advanced users, with over 2.8 million page views per day and more than 6 million unique users per month. Every month more than 10 million software solutions are downloaded and an accumulated total number of downloads has been over 15 billion in January, 2010.

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