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Commtouch Software Closes Purchase Of Command Antivirus Division Of Authentium - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - Commtouch Software Ltd. (CTCH) Tuesday said it has closed on the purchase of the Command Antivirus division of Authentium, Inc., a Florida-based company on September 3.

Gideon Mantel, Commtouch's chairman of the board and chief executive officer said, "With this acquisition, Commtouch is uniquely positioned to provide a comprehensive Internet security suite to vendors and service providers, including messaging, Web security and antivirus technologies.

The Command Antivirus product includes technology to protect against viruses, spyware, Trojans, and other threats. It boasts strong detection capabilities coupled with high performance and offers flexible deployment options to OEM vendors and service providers looking to provide their customers with protection against malware, either as a standalone solution or as an additional layer of defense.

"Commtouch has become a significant player in cybersecurity, with multiple product offerings. This, combined with our global customer base of over 150 OEM partners and service providers, is expected to greatly increase our growth potential and enhance our business going forward, " Mantel concluded.