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mainZLlogo.gifIt’s been a busy day for Averatec. After announcing its new notebook series, the company has just announced its joint venture with Zone Labs. For those who are not aware, Zone Labs is the developer of the award winning Zone Alarm Internet Security Suite. Now Averatec it’s going to incorporate the security suite in its new 7100 series. However users can access the software only for a 30 day trial period after they have to purchase it.

The ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite according to both companies is tailor made for the notebook series as it protects users from Trojans, viruses and other vulnerabilities. It includes antivirus and anti-spy ware features with automatic updates, wireless network safety features, parental controls and ID Lock feature. A ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite 30-day trial will begin shipping with Averatec notebook PCs in May which after the trial period would be available for purchase for 49.99$.

"We are very pleased to offer the best-of-breed comprehensive protection software from Zone Labs with our new 7100 Series notebooks. Not only are we committed to providing value and uncompromising productivity to our customers with our products, we are also committed to safe-guarding their data through the use of the ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite," said Saeed Shahbazi, president of Averatec.

"Averatec builds advanced, high-value notebooks for people on the move, and ZoneAlarm is the perfect complement for anyone looking to protect their PC and their personal information both at home and on the road," said Laura Yecies, vice president at Check Point and general manager of Zone Labs. "We are excited to be working with Averatec to bring peace of mind and safe Internet surfing to their customers."


ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite Features:
-- OSFirewall: Behavior-based proactive protection for your operating system
-- Antivirus: Keeps your PC free from viruses and worms with automatic updates and easy-to-use scanning and removal tool
-- Anti-spyware: Prevents spyware, adware, rootkits, and Trojans from infecting your PC
-- Email Security: Quarantines suspicious attachments to help defend against unknown viruses; automatically halts outbound messages to keep you from accidentally infecting others
-- SmartDefense(TM) Service: Provides your computer with real-time security updates and new attack protection capabilities
-- Wireless Computer Protection: Automatically detects wireless networks and secures your computer from hackers and other Internet threats wherever you're connected
-- Phishing and Spam Blockers
-- Instant Messaging (IM) Protection/Parental Control