Business Wire - March 17, 1998 08:22
Quarterdeck's ViruSweep Finalist for Government Computer News' Best New Product Award
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MARINA DEL REY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 17, 1998--
Leading Anti-Virus Solution Earns Finalist Selection in Client
Software Category
Quarterdeck Corp. (Nasdaq:QDEK), one of the world's leading providers of helpware for
networked personal computing, Tuesday announced that its anti-virus solution, ViruSweep, has been
named as a finalist in the client software category for Government Computer News' Best New Product
Awards.
The Best New Product Awards will be announced during FOSE '98 at the Government Computer
News' Celebration of Innovation reception on Tuesday, March 24, in Room 30 at the Washington
Convention Center in Washington D.C. A complete list of winners will appear in a future issue of
Government Computer News.
"The selection of ViroSweep as a finalist by Government Computer News solidifies Quarterdeck's
reputation as a leader in the development of anti-virus software products for a variety of target
markets, including the government sector," said Joseph Fusco, senior vice president of sales and
marketing at Quarterdeck.
"Government Computer News' recognition of ViruSweep as one of the best new client software
products of 1997 validates Quarterdeck's continuing efforts to strategically deliver the highest quality
helpware products to this extremely important marketplace."
The publication's Best New Product Awards, given annually to identify the best recently-introduced
hardware and software products marketed to the government sector, are selected by the editorial staff
of Government Computer News based upon the product's innovation, usability, specification and
value.
Government Computer News, the government's technology newspaper, provides managers, systems
integrators and value-added resellers with news and reviews of information technology products
specifically targeted at state, local and federal governments.
About ViruSweep
ViruSweep is a sophisticated and comprehensive virus protection solution which detects and removes
all types of known and unidentified viruses, blocks destructive virus-like activities, and offers a host
of other features to protect the user's system. ViruSweep also includes free virus definition updates
and product upgrades via the Internet or BBS for one year.
Aboout Quarterdeck
Quarterdeck is a global leader in the development and marketing of PC helpware-software designed to
prevent and solve PC performance problems, especially those encountered in networked -- Internet
and intranet -- environments. The company's goal is to make personal computing trouble-free for
users and network administrators alike, while reducing the need for live technical support.
Quarterdeck's current product line, which addresses storage management, system conflict resolution,
virus protection, system updating, and enhanced access to networked information and communications
resources, is marketed to both end-users and businesses via retail distribution, corporate resellers and
OEMs, direct marketing channels, and the Internet.
Quarterdeck's products are available in more than 14,000 outlets throughout the United States and
Canada, as well as in more than 29 countries worldwide. Incorporated in 1982, Quarterdeck's
worldwide headquarters are in Marina del Rey, Calif., with its European operations based in Dublin,
Ireland.
Further information may be obtained by calling 800/354-3222 toll-free or 573/443-3282; by accessing
Quarterdeck's Web site at quarterdeck.com; or by sending e-mail requests to
info@quarterdeck.com.
NOTE TO EDITORS: If you would like more information on Quarterdeck and its products, view the
Quarterdeck Press Center at quarterdeck.com.
Quarterdeck and ViruSweep are registered trademarks of Quarterdeck Corp. or its subsidiaries.
All other brands and products referenced herein are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective holders.
CONTACT: Quarterdeck Corp., Marina del Rey
Keith R. Pillow, 310/309-3793
kpillow@quarterdeck.com
Elaine Smith, 310/309-3744
esmith@quarterdeck.com
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