Glendale-based Panda Security , which develops antivirus, anti-malware, and other security software, disclosed Thursday that it has released the firm's suite of "2010" software. Tags: panda security antivirus softwar The firm said that Panda Antivirus for Netbooks, Panda Antivirus Pro 2010, Panda Internet Security 2010 and Panda Global Protection 2010 were all released Thursday, and offer features such as an 80 percent performance improvement, faster browsing speeds, and less memory consumption. ...Tags:

Panda Security USA, which is based in Glendale, has hired on Jack Hao from Fry's Electronics. The firm said that Hao was in charge of purchasing and marketing Fry's productivity software category, which included Internet security products and system utilities. ...Tags: Tags: panda security executive softwar Panda Security , a developer of IT security products, said this morning that it has hired a new head of Marketing for the firm's US division, Panda Security USA.

Glendale-based Panda Security and Los Angeles-based Encore , which is a subsidiary of Navarre Corporation, said this morning that the two have inked an exclusive publishing agreement. Encore is a publisher and distributor of retail software, including such brands as Hoyle, Family Tree Maker, Reader Rabbit, and more. headquarters are in Glendale, with European headquarters in Spain. ...Tags: Encore will be responsible for sales, marketing, and production of Panda's Antivirus Pro 2010, Internet Security 2010, Global Protection 2010, and Antivirus for Netbooks products in the U.S.

Glendale-based FreeConference , which provides free audio conference calling services, reported last week that it has made a new version of its desktop sharing application, SharePlus, available. The firm said that the upgraded software--which it sells for $9.00 Tags: desktop freeconference sharing software callin a month or $6.50 per conference--now includes new features such as multiple file support, status alerts, and a new user interface. ...Tags:

Glendale-based Panda Security , a maker of antivirus and other security software, said Monday that it has inked a deal with conservation organization the WWF. Tags: conservation green earth software antivirus security pand According to Panda, it will dedicate part of its revenue to actively support different WWF environmental protection initiatives around the world. Amount of revenue or numbers involved were not disclosed by either the WWF or Panda Security. ...Tags:

Glendale-based Panda Security, a developer of IT security software, said earlier this week that it has acquired its franchise in Germany. Panda Security is a developer if antivirus and other related softwar Financial terms of the buy were not disclosed. According to Panda, the move is part of a plan to reach into strategic markets and consolidate its position in Europe.

Glendale-based Panda Security , a developer of IT security software, announced Thursday that the firm has inked a deal with computer giant Dell, where Dell will distribute its products to clients in Latin America. Panda is a maker of anti-virus, anti-malware, and other security software, including Panda Antivirus Pro 2009 and Panda Internet Security 2009. ...Tags: According to Panda, the deal covers Mexico, Central America, Columbia, and the Caribbean. Financial impact of the win was not disclosed.

As part of the buy, Disney said that Wideload's founder and CEO, Alexander Seropian, has joined the firm as Vice President of Creative, and will relocate to Glendale. Seropian is known for founding Bungie Software, and creating the firm's Halo series. Disney said that Seropian also negotiated the acquisition of Bungie Software by Microsoft Corp. Burbank-based Disney Interactive Studios said today that it has acquired Wideload Games , a Chicago-based developer of interactive entertainment. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

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