Intel distributes ESET security software with Intel

ESET announced that Intel will distribute ESET security software products
with Intel-branded desktop motherboards starting in Q1 2010. As a result of the
distribution agreement, Intel desktop boards will include either a 45-day or
one-year product license for ESET Smart Security.

ESET will ship exclusively with new Intel Executive series boards and will be
the primary anti-virus solution on Intel's new Media series motherboards
shipping worldwide.

“We are pleased to offer ESET software as a security offering as we are
constantly striving to bring the highest value and quality to our system
integrators and end customers,” said Clem Russo, VP and GM-Client Boards
Division, Intel. “Our customers require a high level of protection that won't
simultaneously slow down their systems, and with ESET's proactive anti-virus
technology, we are able to offer our users an additional level of threat
protection without compromising system performance.”

Through this agreement, users will benefit from ESET's small footprint, fast
scanning engine and unique detection method that provide effective malware
protection without compromising system performance. Powered by ThreatSense
technology ESET NOD32 anti-virus and ESET Smart Security provide proactive
detection of malware not covered by even the most frequently updated
signature-based products. Unlike traditional approaches, ESET solutions decode
and analyze executable code in real-time, using an emulated environment.

“The distribution agreement between ESET and Intel underscores the importance
of utilizing complete proactive protection from the very beginning,” said Larry
McJannet, VP-Business Development, ESET, LLC. “By coupling Intel's premium
motherboards with ESET's proven threat protection users will experience optimum
performance and protection,” he added.