REDMOND, Wash. — Sept. 28, 2009 — Microsoft Security Essentials, Microsoft Corp.’s new no-cost, core anti-malware service that helps protect consumers against viruses, spyware and other malicious software, will be available tomorrow, Tuesday, Sept. 29. Microsoft Security Essentials, independently certified by West Coast Labs, is backed by the company’s global security response team and is built on the same award-winning core security technology found in the company’s security solutions for businesses. It requires no registration, trials or renewals and will be available for download directly from Microsoft at http://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials.

“Consumers have told us that they want the protection of real-time security software but we know that too many are either unwilling or unable to pay for it, and so end up unprotected,” said Amy Barzdukas, general manager for consumer security at Microsoft. “With Microsoft Security Essentials, consumers can get high-quality protection that is easy to get and easy to use — and it won’t get in their way.”
Continue reading →

<

Software publishers partner with OEMs and computer manufacturers to deliver software trials and downloads through a customized desktop portal

MINNEAPOLIS–Digital River, Inc. (NASDAQ: DRIV), a leading provider of global e-commerce solutions, announced the launch of its Software Network Agent. This new tool enables software publishers to partner with OEMs and computer manufacturers to deliver software trials and downloads through a customized portal on a PC desktop. Through the portal, which can be launched in 40 languages, consumers enter a branded online buying experience, complete with content and merchandising that has been tailored to their purchase preferences.

“Online consumers today want to combine convenient shopping with targeted, relevant content,” said Jim Wehmann, Digital River’s senior vice president of global marketing. “They want to shop from trusted brands in a secure shopping environment. And they don’t always want to launch a browser to find a Web site. Now with Digital River’s Software Network Agent, publishers can work with OEMs to offer consumers easy access to software content and other merchandise right from an online store on their PC desktops.”
Continue reading →

Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards

Recognized during 2009 Minnesota Cup ceremony for entrepreneurs

MINNEAPOLIS—Digital River, Inc., a leading provider of global e-commerce solutions, announced that CEO Joel Ronning was named Entrepreneur of the Year by the University of Minnesota. Ronning was recognized during an awards ceremony for the 2009 Minnesota Cup, an annual statewide competition that encourages entrepreneurial spirit and highlights the University of Minnesota as a hub for innovation. The event was held at the University of Minnesota on Sept. 10, 2009.

Ronning commented as he accepted the award, “I am honored to be recognized among some of Minnesota’s leading innovators. Tonight, however, I am accepting the Entrepreneur of the Year award on behalf of the associates at Digital River. I want to thank our associates, who are among the best and brightest people that I have worked with and some of our state’s finest entrepreneurs.”
Continue reading →