: History. Founded in 1990 in Bilbao, Spain, Panda Software is privately owned and has been self-financed from the start. With a strong focus on innovation and research, it became a market leader in Spain in 1995 and started its international expansion in 1996. Today the company maintains its international headquarters in Bilbao and Madrid, and counts on a network of 3 subsidiaries (USA, Spain, France), a joint-venture in China and 46 exclusive franchises in as many countries around the world. The company sells its products and services to consumers and businesses in over 200 countries around the world.

: Mission. To develop and supply security technologies, products and services to keep our clients' IT resources safe from the damages inflicted by viruses, spyware, spam and other IT threats at the lowest possible Total Cost of Ownership.

: Profile. Panda Software is a leading developer and provider of integrated security solutions to combat viruses, hackers, Trojans, spyware, phishing, spam and other Internet threats . With its state-of-the-art TruPrevent™ Technologies, Panda Software's innovative solutions offer a higher return on investment by keeping customers protected even against new threats which have not yet been identified. PandaLabs, the fastest laboratory in the industry in releasing complete updates to users, provides 24x7, year round response to malware worldwide.
Panda Software's centrally managed security solutions protect servers, gateways and endpoints, ensuring an effective and simple-to-use line of defense against Internet threats for enterprises, small and medium-sized businesses and home users. Panda's solutions are backed by an expert team of technical support service professionals in each of the countries in which the company is present. Technical support services are available on a 24x7 basis.

: Staff. Panda has over 500 employees working at its headquarters in Spain, and approximately the same number working at its subsidiaries and franchises.

: Growth. In 2004 sales grew by 55 percent compared to 2003; the biggest growth rate in the industry and three times that of the market average.

Latest Technology and innovation Highlights:

• 2005: Launch of Genetic Heuristics Engine as part of TruPrevent™ Technologies.
• 2004: Launch of the first Host Intrusion Prevention System (HIPS) for all desktops, consumer and corporate, featuring TruPrevent™ Technologies and its autonomous behavioral analysis module;

Latest Industry Awards:

• 2005: Mikel Urizarbarrena, Panda CEO, Entrepreneur of the Year 2004 award
• 2004: Panda receives the Prince Felipe Award for Business Excellence [+Info]

: Social Responsability. Panda Software is committed to the communities in which it operates. In 2004 the company considerably increased its contribution to numerous social programs and initiatives focusing on the protection of children, the cooperation in the fight against AIDS and other epidemics, the protection of the environment, etc. Also, Panda is an active and regular participant in local initiatives fostering job creation activities and an entrepreneurial culture in the community.