Sunbelt Software to Expand EMEA Distribution; Developer of Award-Winning Antispyware Tool CounterSpy, Enters Into Publishing Agreement With Avanquest Software.CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Sunbelt Software Founded in 1984 Sunbelt Software is a software company based out of Clearwater, Florida and provider of enterprise system infrastructure software, including anti-spyware, security, anti-spam and system management tools. , Inc., a leading provider of Windows security solutions, today announced a non-exclusive publishing agreement with Avanquest Software, a leading Paris-headquartered software publisher, whereby Avanquest will begin selling the consumer version of CounterSpy(TM), throughout Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Beginning in October 2005, end users within these regions will be able to purchase CounterSpy directly from Avanquest. "This new agreement with Avanquest helps us broaden our CounterSpy consumer marketing efforts to the EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) Refers to that region of the world. For example, one might see products packaged differently for the UK, EMEA and Asia Pacific markets. markets," said Carol Montgomery-Adams, vice president of channels and business development for Sunbelt Software. "With the distribution of CounterSpy to these markets, we hope to offer even more computer users protection with our award-winning antispyware program." "This agreement with Sunbelt gives us an opportunity to enhance our existing line of security software products," said Fabrice Le Camus, executive vice president, web division Avanquest Software. "We're extremely happy to partner with Sunbelt and leverage our expertise to bring CounterSpy in the hands of more customers." About CounterSpy CounterSpy is designed to be a one-stop solution to the spyware problem, with an extensive database of current spyware threats, that aggressively scans, detects, and removes a broad range of adware, spyware and other malware, while providing real-time prevention to reduce the chance of future spyware infections. With the best spyware database in the industry, CounterSpy delivers one of the highest spyware detection rates in the industry and has received the 2005 Best Buy and World Class Awards from PC World, Editor's Choice Award from Laptop Magazine and a 5-star rating from CNET's Download.com. About Sunbelt Software Headquartered in Tampa Bay Tampa Bay, inlet of the Gulf of Mexico, 25 mi (40 km) long and 7 to 12 mi (11.3–19 km) wide, W Fla., separated from the Gulf by numerous small islands; it receives the Hillsborough River. St. (Clearwater), Fla., Sunbelt Software was founded in 1994 and offers product solutions to protect and secure systems from costly inefficiencies such as spam and spyware. Sunbelt Software is part of the Sunbelt International Group, which includes Sunbelt Software and Sunbelt System Software in Europe. The Sunbelt System Software group has offices in the UK, France, Belgium, Sweden and Germany. For more information about Sunbelt Software, please visit the company's website at: http://www.sunbelt-software.com. About Avanquest Software Avanquest Software is a global developer and leading publisher of best-selling personal and professional software designed for utilities, office productivity, communications and mobility worldwide. Headquartered in France, with operating units, subsidiaries and offices located in United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Spain, China and Korea, Avanquest Software products are marketed in over 100 countries, through e-commerce, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and partnerships and IT resellers. Founded in 1984 as BVRP BVRP Bibliotheque Virtuelle Rene Pechere Software and listed since December 1996 on Euronext (ISIN Isin (ĭs`ĭn), capital of an ancient Semitic kingdom of N Babylonia. The city became important after the third dynasty of Ur fell to the Elamites and the Amorites (c.2025 B.C.). The phase from c.2025–c.1763 B.C. FR0004026714), Avanquest Software forms part of the Eurolist, NextEconomy segment and SBF SBF Studium Biblicum Franciscanum (Franciscan School of Biblical Investigations; Jerusalem, Israel) SBF Small Block Ford (automotive engine) SBF Single Black Female SBF Société des Bourses Francaises 250 index. In 2004, Avanquest Software posted record financial results, with revenue of EUR EUR In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the Euro. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. 57.0M ($72.0M), operating income Operating Income The profit realized from a business' own operations. Notes: This would not include income from things such as investments in other firms. Also referred to as operating profit or recurring profit. of EUR 6.9M ($8.7M) and a net income of EUR 5.3M ($6.7M). Additional information on Avanquest Software is available at http://www.avanquest.com. 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