About Avast! Software

AVAST! SOFTWARE – HOW IT STARTED IN SUMMARY

When: In 1988

Who: Two Czech scientists/computer programmers

Where: Czech Republic

AVAST! SOFTWARE – HOW IT STARTED IN DETAIL

Avast Software products were in development and have been on the market in the former Czechoslovakia since 1988, though, during that time only available in the Czech language.

Avast Software specializes in security software, with avast! antivirus being the flagship product line. During the lifetime of the product line, avast! products have become both award winning, and number one in a number of key markets, as well as increasing market share year-on-year since first international release.

Avast Software is developed entirely in-house at our offices in Prague 10 in the Czech Republic, although we also collaborate with many other people around the world who can offer us the specialist security, process and translation skills we need to meet our customer's quality expectations.

Avast Software continues to grow, as does our product line. We now cover everything from U3 Devices to servers, and just about everything in between, backed up by a team of talented security specialists who are dedicated to making our products the best, to protect your data and programs. Avast is living proof that you don't have to be in Silicon Valley to make a successful software company.

Avast Software formalized its partnership with Niche Konsult Limited during September 2006.