RENO, Nevada—Bytware, Inc. (www.bytware.com) a global authority on virus and malware vulnerabilities, announced today a new addition to its award-winning StandGuard Anti-Virus product that allows users to safely and securely scan and clean Linux and AIX partitions running on IBM eServer iSeries and i5 systems.

Linux, like all platforms, is susceptible to hosting and spreading viruses and malicious code; and today’s security requirements demand protection on all operating systems within a network. With this new solution, Bytware gives iSeries users who are taking advantage of the box’s ability to run multiple operating systems in multiple partitions a key tool needed to ensure that their iSeries and network stay free of malicious code.

Support for scanning and cleaning Linux and AIX partitions is now an added functionality of the StandGuard Anti-Virus for iSeries product and provides users with the convenience of a single set of virus definition files and a centralized control center for all OS/400, i5/OS, Linux, and AIX installs on a single eServer box. StandGuard Anti-Virus will automatically mount and unmount guest operating systems for unattended, scheduled scans eliminating the need to install copies on each individual partition. With this added functionality, StandGuard Anti-Virus users enjoy the most streamlined virus protection system available for managing all aspects of their iSeries system using the safety and integrity of OS/400 and i5/OS.

By using OS/400 or i5/OS to manage and initiate scanning and cleaning of Linux and AIX partitions, users can reduce the risk of Linux and UNIX viruses from migrating to OS/400 partitions while leveraging McAfee’s industry-leading scanning engine to provide the same level of protection across all operating systems on the iSeries.

Support for scanning and cleaning Linux and AIX partitions is licensed on a usage count basis to allow users the flexibility to scan the operating systems and number of installs that best fits their system configuration. For details on licensing options, please contact Bytware Sales at 775.851.2900 x2. For more information on StandGuard Anti-Virus and support for Linux and AIX scanning, please visit http://www.bytware.com/products/sgav.html.

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Important Notice: Holiday Hours and Support:
Happy Holidays to you and your family! Bytware will be closed Thursday, December 22 through Sunday, January 1 for the holidays. Our offices will reopen on Monday, January 2. During this time, support will be available by calling 775.851.2900 x1 and leaving a detailed message. Your call will be promptly returned. All of us here at Bytware wish you and yours a wonderful holiday season!

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RENO, Nevada—Bytware, Inc. (www.bytware.com) a global authority on virus and malware vulnerabilities, announced today the beta availability of StandGuard Anti-Virus for Linux running on x86-based PCs, intended for use by medium- to enterprise-size businesses. Linux, like all platforms, is susceptible to hosting and spreading viruses and malicious code; and today’s security requirements demand protection on all systems within a network. With this new solution, Bytware is providing users with a key tool needed to add reliable anti-virus protection to the Linux servers in their networks.

StandGuard Anti-Virus for Linux brings the industry-leading power of McAfee’s scanning engine and the ease-of-use of the award-winning StandGuard Anti-Virus to Linux running on x86-based PCs. StandGuard Anti-Virus for Linux (x86-based PCs) allows users to detect and clean the full 150,000+ threats identified by McAfee’s AVERT, a huge improvement over the 40,000 viruses that some Linux solutions promise to detect. Bytware and McAfee’s AVERT support users’ needs 24/7/365.

Free trials of StandGuard Anti-Virus for Linux (x86-based PCs) are available and may be requested through Bytware’s website at http://www.bytware.com/products/av/trial.html

The second phase of the StandGuard Anti-Virus for Linux product release, coming soon, will bring this same powerful protection to those running Linux on the iSeries.

For more information on StandGuard Anti-Virus for Linux (x86-based PCs), please visit the main product page at http://www.bytware.com/products/av/