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ASUSTeK and Avanquest Software Announce App Download Store for Eee PC(TM) Netbooks Running on Windows XP
Designed and Hosted by Avanquest, ASUS "Eeedownload" Store Showcases Avanquest's Popular Software Titles
| Source: Avanquest
DENVER, CO and PARIS--(Marketwire - June 22, 2009) - Avanquest Software, a leading
global software developer and publisher, has partnered with ASUSTeK Computer Inc. (ASUS), the
innovative PC market leader, to announce today the availability of more
than 300 consumer and business software titles in a new online shop for
users of Eee PCs running on Windows. Designed and hosted by Avanquest, the
dynamic and easy-to-use "Eeedownload" Store extends
the relationship between Avanquest and ASUS, which initially began with the
pre-loading of Avanquest's 3G Connection Manager on 3G-enabled Eee PC
netbooks.
"The creation of an App Store is a strategic move for ASUS, as the internet
and corresponding services such as EeeStorage are the cornerstone of
today's pervasive computing," said Ellis Wang, Software PM Director from
ASUS. "When searching for a partner proposing an extensive range of
innovative software, we found Avanquest to be a natural choice given our
shared commitment to innovation and delivery of leading-edge technologies
to consumer and business users of PC products worldwide."
Directly accessible from an icon on the docking bar of every Eee PC, the Eeedownload Store showcases
the most popular Avanquest titles for business, professional and general
consumer audiences. Eee PC users have immediate access to the wide range of
Avanquest-developed and -published titles, including new releases, best
sellers and special promotions. Users can download free evaluation versions
of selected software titles and order boxed products to be delivered, all
with a 15 day return policy.
"We are very happy with the continued confidence ASUS has placed in us
through the agreement to build and manage the new Eee PC App Store," said
David Wright, President of the Avanquest Product Design Group. "ASUS has
revolutionized the PC market with the netbook and we are very happy and
privileged to have it as our partner, a company that so clearly shares our
vision of the future.
"The Eeedownload Store
illustrates a new generation of online products and services developed by
Avanquest," he added. "It is perfectly in line with the evolution of the
industry, reflecting the convergence between mobility and internet."
Available in English, French, German, Spanish and Italian, the Eeedownload
Store can be visited at http://win.eeedownload.asus.com.
About Avanquest Software
Avanquest Software is one of the world's leading software developers and
publishers, with operations in Europe, North America and China, and
marketing its software titles through Retail, Corporate, OEM and
Direct-to-Consumer channels. The company is committed to innovation in the
design, development and publishing of world-class, easy-to-use and
affordable software. Avanquest Software is listed on Euronext (ISIN
FR0004026714) since December 1996. Additional information is available at
http://www.avanquest.com or
http://about.avanquest.com.
About ASUS
ASUS is a leading company in the new digital era. With a global staff of
more than ten thousand and a world-class R&D design team, the company's
revenue for 2008 was 8.1 billion U.S. dollars. ASUS ranks among the top 10
IT companies in BusinessWeek's "InfoTech 100," and has been on the listing
for 11 consecutive years. ASUS was also selected by the Wall Street Journal
Asia as No.1 in quality and service.