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Hong Kong, Jan 26, 2010 - (ACN Newswire) - Kingsoft Corporation Limited ("Kingsoft" or the "Company"; SEHK: 3888), a leading entertainment and applications software developer, distributor and service provider in China (by market share), today announced that the Company has launched "MSN Protection Shield - Version 2.1", an anti-virus software dedicated for MSN users. The newly launched version is equipped with our brand new "Cloud Security" engine. With enhanced capacity of virus killing and scanning, it provides MSN users with a better protection, 3D feel and faster speed during instant messaging.
With the growing popularity of Internet instant messaging, security of instant messaging software has become a concern. Kingsoft is an early mover in the market. In October 2008, the Company reached a strategic cooperation agreement with Microsoft MSN to jointly launch "MSN Protection Shield". The software has been well received by the market. Active users and monthly users were more than 6.59 million and 3 million respectively as of the end of January 2010 while daily active users were as many as 1.23 million.
"MSN Protection Shield - Version 2.1" is equipped with "Cloud Security" engine, a new device newly developed by Kingsoft. This helps users commence a holistic virus scan and a specific scan on file transmission. Around 200,000 types of suspicious document, fraudulent websites, auto-shield, malicious link and etc will be detected.
Kingsoft believes the demand of security software for instant messaging will continue to surge. Leveraging our advanced technology and strategic alliance with MSN, Kingsoft is well positioned to capture the immense opportunities ahead.
To download "MSN Protection Shield", please browse http://im.live.cn/safe/.
About Kingsoft Corporation Limited
Kingsoft is a leading developer, distributor and service provider of applications and entertainment software in China. Following the commercial launch of its first office applications software WPS 1.0 in 1989 and through over 20 years of innovative endeavor, Kingsoft has been widely recognized as a household renowned software brand in China. We have rejuvenated and successfully transited ourselves from the legacy of "the King of package software" to be an internet application based model of Software as a service (SAAS).
Kingsoft's main business lines are on-line games, internet security and application software. We have built an extensive sales and distribution network through our online and offline distribution channels. We provide numerous well-known software products such as WPS Office, Kingsoft PowerWord, Kingsoft Internet Security and online games including the JX Series and the First Myth series to retail customers, corporate clients and government bodies in China. Kingsoft is building a converged user platform for its diversified product portfolio and providing a variety of value-add-services.
The mission of Kingsoft is being committed to improving the quality of people's digital lives. With its headquarter located in Beijing, Kingsoft has built a number of R&D centers in Zhuhai, Beijing, Chengdu and Dalian. While leveraging our R&D strength, we have introduced groups of top software and game operation talent to our management team with the aim to better user engagement and improve operational efficiency. Kingsoft will carry on developing new products and expanding its market share in China, while making strong entrance into other overseas markets. For more information, please visit www.kingsoft.com.
Contact:
Kingsoft Corporation Limited
Michelle Feng Harnett
Tel: +86 10 82325515 / +86 135 0200 7218
Email: ir@kingsoft.com
Claire Lee
Tel: +86 10 82334488-5850 / +86 150 0131 3220
Email: limiao@kingsoft.com
Jan 26, 2010
Source: Kingsoft Corporation Limited
Topic: New Service
Sectors: IT & Internet
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