OneCard, the selected electronic distributor for Kaspersky Anti-Virus in the Middle East

Press release

Published June 30th, 2011 - 08:07 GMT

OneCard (the e-shopping site and secure payment method in the Arab world and North Africa) announces its recently signed partnership agreement with Kaspersky Lap (a leading developer of secure content and threat management solutions) to be the electronic distributor for Kapsersky Anti-Virus in the Middle East region.

OneCard played an instrumental part in developing the internet for the Arab communities worldwide; it is not only one of the most comprehensive online payment solution but it is also a tool that empowers users to shop and buy internet connectivity, fixed and mobile communication services, stock market solutions, educational resources and much more.

Kaspersky Anti-Virus was the first to develop many technological standards in the antivirus industry, including full-scale solutions for Linux, Unix and NetWare, a new-generation heuristic analyzer designed to detect newly emerging viruses, effective protection against polymorphic and macro viruses, continuously updated antivirus databases and a technique for detecting viruses in archived files.

Commenting on this partnership, Tarek Kuzbari Managing Director, Middle East and Turkey at Kaspersky Lab said, “Kaspersky Anti-Virus is one of the fastest growing IT security companies worldwide, and for us to be able to maintain and improve our market position, it has become imperative that we follow the fast moving trend of online shopping in the Middle East”.

“This partnership compliments our overall growth strategy, and we are confident that it will help us target a wider group of internet savvy customers, which will lead to support our consistent growth in the region”, continued Kuzbari.

OneCard Company offers its services in 19 countries around the world and is a subsidiary of National Net Ventures (N2V) affiliated with the National Technology Group (NTG), the largest company in the field of information technology and telecommunications in the Middle East. This provides OneCard with technical and marketing expertise, which entitles it to hold a leading role in providing e-commerce tools.

Background Information

OneCard

Launched in Saudi Arabia in 2004, OneCard has made headlines globally for its unique approach to online services as well as its customer service strategy. By providing Middle East consumers with a platform to demand more online facilities in Arabic as well as services catering specifically to their culture and society; OneCard has played an instrumental part in developing the Internet for the Arab communities worldwide.

OneCard is not only the most comprehensive online payment solution you’ll ever need; it is also a tool that empowers users to shop and buy Internet connectivity, fixed and mobile communication services, airline tickets, stock market solutions, educational resources and much more.

OneCard is a vision for how the Internet will combine the best of what’s on offer today to make your lifestyle easier, simpler and safer! Developed and supported by National Net Ventures (N2V); OneCard aims to be the only online payment that you’ll ever need when you’re online!

Company Profile

Kaspersky

Kaspersky is a global cybersecurity company founded in 1997. Kaspersky’s deep threat intelligence and security expertise is constantly transforming into innovative security solutions and services to protect businesses, critical infrastructure, governments and consumers around the globe. The company’s comprehensive security portfolio includes leading endpoint protection and a number of specialized security solutions and services to fight sophisticated and evolving digital threats. Over 400 million users are protected by Kaspersky technologies and we help 250,000 corporate clients protect what matters most to them. Learn more at www.kaspersky.com.