Milestone Interactive Group partners AVG Technologies in India

Mumbai: Milestone Interactive Group announced its tie-up with AVG Technologies. AVG Technologies provides a range of security solutions, from standalone anti-virus and anti-spyware software, to all-in-one Internet security suites and network solutions for the Windows platform. The company holds Microsoft Gold Partner certification and regularly achieves 100 percent certification in tests undertaken by Virus Bulletin.

Milestone Interactive Group will initially bring a select range of AVG products to India targeted towards personal computer users. The offerings includes products like the basic AVG anti-virus package priced at Rs 999, the AVG Internet Security Solution for one to three users at Rs 1,999 and Rs 2,499 respectively. AVG also offers a unique proposition in Identity Protection for a price of Rs 4,99.

Jayant Sharma, Chairman and CEO, Milestone Interactive Group said, “We have been in the interactive software business for over a decade and are market leaders in this field. Given the rapidly growing installed base of computers and Internet users in India, the time seemed just right for us to expand into the ICT security space. The fact that AVG has put their faith in us even as we step into this business speaks volumes of our market credibility.”

Speaking about the tie up, Peter Baxter, VP-Business Development, AVG Technologies said, “With Indian Internet usage continuing to grow at a phenomenal rate, hitting 50 million users in 2009, it's inevitable the cyber criminals will, if not already, start to pay particular attention to Indian consumers. AVG's products will allow consumers and all types of users the confidence to surf and work online with the knowledge that they are protected by AVG. I am delighted to announce the partnership with Milestone. With their outstanding pedigree in the consumer software space and rapidly growing reseller program we see them as an integral part of our growth in India.”