K7 Computing CEO Wins Best Member Award in AVAR 2008

Kesavardhanan Jayaraman, Founder and CEO of K7 Computing was granted the Best Member Award in recognition of his significant contributions to AVAR for the year 2008

Chennai, TN, 16th December 2008 - K7 Computing, a leading information security software company recently participated in AVAR (Association of Anti-Virus Asia Researchers) 2008, an International conference for anti malware technologies held between 10th - 12th December 2008, in Taj Palace Hotel, New Delhi. AVAR has put in lot of efforts to fight against malicious attacks over the last ten years developing a cooperative relationship among the anti malware experts across Asia to discuss the major issues in information security technology worldwide.

The President and CEO of K7 Computing, Kesavardhanan received the Best Member Award of the year 2008, presented by Randy Abrams, Vice President of AVAR on December 11 2008 in recognition of his significant contributions as a member of the AVAR.

John Devasahayam, Executive Director of K7 Computing said, "It is really gratifying to receive an award of this kind from our peers in the antivirus industry. As an organisation, committed to helping people protect themselves against malware, we will continue to expand our involvement for AVAR and hoping to contribute even more in the coming years", he said.

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About AVAR:
AVAR (Association of anti Virus Asia Researchers) was formed in June, 1998, is a non-profit organization whose primary objective is to prevent the spread and the damage caused by malware programs. AVAR now is comprised of members from 15 countries/regions including countries not just from the Asia-Pacific area, but from all over the world including Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, UK, and U.S.A.

About K7 Computing:
K7 Computing is a leading information security software solutions company providing Anti-virus and Total Security (Firewall, Antivirus, Anti-spam, Anti-Spyware, Privacy Control & System monitor) to protect individuals and organizations from IT threats like viruses, malware, spyware and other potential hacker attacks.

Founded in 1991, the company has in the past few years created Virus Security, which has gone on to become the fastest selling desktop security solution in Japan, with over 7 million users, and gaining acceptance in worldwide markets. Currently it is the No.1 Desktop Security product in Japan. Today K7 Computing, with its track record of Total Internet Security suite innovation, characteristic, compact engineering and swift response to evolving consumer expectations, is poised to widen its horizons all over the world. For more information visit: http://www.k7computing.com