Cranes ties up with VirusBuster

BANGALORE, INDIA: Cranes Software, subsidiary of Proland Software, an IT security company , announced on Monday that it has entered into a strategic partnership with VirusBuster, a Hungary-based security solutions provider.

The partnership is an important step for VirusBuster to further strengthen its position in international markets, and would increase Proland’s existing product portfolio, said a press release.

Through the agreement, the Indian company would be able to provide a wider selection of security solutions to its customers, and expand its presence from a predominantly home /single user base to the enterprise/office segments.

The partnership, which combines Proland’s market experience and knowledge with VirusBuster’s innovative technology, is expected to create the best of breed security solutions.

The two companies see a lot of synergy from this deal, a stronger technical collaboration, better resource utilization and a big boost to research and development in both organizations.

"Today the world has become a global village. Because of users’ exposure to the Internet, security products eminence is next only to the operating system. The efficacy of Proland's flagship product, Protector Plus as an antivirus and IT security solution, has increased tremendously after the integration with Virus Buster. One other major factor that we feel would remain the ‘need of the moment’ in this market is value for money, and we plan to address that factor aggressively" said Ashfaq Ibrahim, Sr. vice president, Cranes Software International Ltd.

Julianna Bozsó, CEO, Julianna Bozsó, said, “ The agreement is a major step forward in implementing the Hungarian company's international strategy. We are pleased to get such an important foothold in the Asian market.” She added the fact that new Proland products would take substantial advantage of our engine is yet another recognition of our technology. They are confident that the partnership would lead both companies to new successes.