Golden Systems to distribute G Data's security solutions across the region

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 25 October 2010: G Data Software AG, the leading German security specialist, today announced that it has signed a distribution agreement with Golden Systems Middle East for its leading IT Security solutions for both businesses and end-users. Golden Systems will distribute G Data's security solutions through its strong network of channel partners and resellers across the Middle East.

"The Middle East is a very important region for G Data.  We are looking forward to increasing our market reach and business in the end-user market segment in this region. The Middle East and especially the Gulf region has huge potential for growth of the security solutions market and hence we are concentrating on expanding our presence in this region," explains Dr. Dirk Hochstrate, Managing Director of G Data Software AG.

"We were looking for a strong partner in this region who would work closely with us to help promote our security portfolio in the Middle East market. We are happy to have found a solid partner in Golden Systems, who having a reputation for their quality of services and expertise in the distribution space in this region. We look forward to working closely with Golden Systems to increase our business and end-user market share in the region," Dr. Dirk adds.

G Data is a fast growing software company that focuses on IT security solutions. With a product range that comprises security solutions for end customers as well as medium to large-sized enterprises, G Data's security solutions are available worldwide in more than 60 countries. Golden Systems will distribute G Data's security solutions through its strong network of channel partners, resellers and retailers in the Middle East and North Africa.

"Golden Systems is happy to be associated with G Data Software AG as their distributor for the MENA region. In the last 25 years, G Data Software has done a lot of pioneering work on virus protection and internet security. They have consistently won several awards and accolades from industry experts for their innovative security technologies such as DoubleScan technology, with two independent virus scanners, and OutbreakShield instant protection. We are proud to bring their world class products into this market and are sure our partners and their customers will be very impressed with the technology they have to offer," says Mr. Sudhakar Suryanarayan, Software and Solutions Director, Golden Systems Middle East FZCo.

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About Golden Systems Middle East FZCo.
Golden Systems is a leading name in the IT distribution business in the Middle East. With carefully selected high quality products, GSME has been able to capture a respectable
market share in the Middle East's IT market. Some of the brand names that GSME is proudly distributing are Gigabyte, Logitech, G Data, Kaspersky, ZOTAC, BitDefender, Cooler Master, Choiix, Axtrom, Leadtek, Kingmax, Nvidia, NEC, Twinhan, AMD and ATI to name a few. For further details, please visit http://www.gse.ae

G Data is 25
G Data Software AG, with head office in Bochum, is an innovative and rapidly expanding software company that focuses on IT security solutions. As a specialist in Internet security and pioneer in the field of virus protection, the company, founded in Bochum in 1985, developed the first antivirus program more than 20 years ago, and in 2010 is celebrating its 25th birthday.

Consequently G Data is amongst the oldest security software companies in the world. Over more than five years, no other European security software provider has won national and international tests and awards more frequently than G Data.

The product range comprises security solutions for end customers as well as medium to large-sized enterprises. G Data security solutions are available worldwide in more than 60 countries.

More information about the company and the G Data security solutions is available at www.gdata.de

Media Contacts:
Golden Systems Middle East FZCo.
Sina Dadras                               
Manager Marketing Communications
+971 4 / 8863300 ext 401
sina.dadras@gse.ae
www.gse.ae

G Data Software AG           
Thorsten Urbanski                         
Public Relations Manager                        
+49 (0) 234 / 9762-239
Thorsten.Urbanski@gdata.de

Kathrin Beckert                                    
Press Officer
+49 (0) 234 / 9762-376                                   
Kathrin.Beckert@gdata.de

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