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NERCOMP Announces Licensing Agreement with ESET

NERCOMP Announces Licensing Agreement with ESET

New Partnership Offers Members Special Pricing on NOD32 Antivirus

SAN DIEGO – July 20, 2006 – ESET, the leader in proactive threat protection, today announced that North East Regional Computing Program (NERCOMP) has selected ESET as a preferred vendor based on their award-winning NOD32 Antivirus software. The software is being offered at an introductory price for those members who purchase a minimum of 100 user licenses, discounted up to 54%.

The agreement and end-user licensing is available immediately. Server licenses are priced individually. Members can obtain more information and purchase ESET software through Classic Networking. Interested parties should contact Carl Berlin at (717) 697-9577 or carl.berlin@classicnw.com.

Members can also inquire about this unique program by contacting Andrew White, NERCOMP Board Member, Committee Chair-License / Vendor Relations Committee, (207) 786-6491, awhite@bates.edu. In addition, ESET’s educational sales manager and contact for NERCOMP, David Feligno, can be contacted at (619) 319-3016 or feligno@eset.com.

ESET NOD32 Antivirus version 2.5 utilizes ThreatSense™ technology, a sophisticated detection system based on advanced heuristics, to proactively identify previously-unknown viruses, Trojans, spyware and phishing attacks in real-time. ThreatSense is built into NOD32’s single scanning engine to provide comprehensive protection so users do not need to rely on additional point solutions for spyware and adware protection. 

About Classic Networking

Classic Networking, Inc. is a value-added reseller of network infrastructure and security solutions, located in Central Pennsylvania and serving customers in various locations throughout the US. Classic specializes in advanced network design and delivers premier Network Access Control solutions tailored for today’s rigorous educational environment.

About NERCOMP

NERCOMP is one of the largest and oldest regional consortia advancing innovation and effective application of technology in support of education. It is uniquely positioned to provide quality, low-cost professional development of its 220 members in the Northeastern United States and Canada. NERCOMP workshops and conferences bring together peer experts to discuss the use and management of computers, networks, telecommunications, and information technology in libraries, education, academic research, and administration. In addition, these events provide members with the opportunity to meet colleagues, network and take away new ideas. NERCOMP is on the web at: www.nercomp.org.

About ESET

Founded in 1992, ESET is a global provider of security software for enterprises and consumers. ESET’s award-winning, anti-threat software system, NOD32, provides real-time protection from known and unknown viruses, spyware and other malware. NOD32 offers the smallest, fastest and most advanced protection available, with more Virus Bulletin 100% Awards than any other antivirus product. ESET was named to Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500 four years running, and has an extensive partner network, including corporations like Canon, Dell and Microsoft. ESET has offices in Bratislava, SK; San Diego, USA; Prague, CZ; Buenos Aires, AR; and is represented worldwide in more than 80 countries. For more information, visit www.eset.com or call (619) 319-3000.

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