Software wants to fill the security gap that companies can not pay for a solution that protects viruses and online threats.

The company focused on security solutions AVG Technologies launched on Wednesday (12/8), an antivirus free Portuguese aimed at small businesses.

AVG Anti-Virus Free: Small Business Edition (SB Free) aims to fill the security gap in micro and small businesses who can not use a paid solution. In addition, option for those who want to be using other software.

The antivirus AVG LinkScanner uses technology that protects users from online threats, as well as viruses and spyware.

Companies need to use this version, register on the AVG website. "Now it is legal to use the virus for up to five users in small firms. Before, many used the free version for end users illegally, "said Leandro Mantovam, commercial director of Winco, which is the exclusive distributor of the AVG in Brazil.

The strategy with the launch of AVG is captivating small business owners. "We believe that every big company one day was small. So if we are at the forefront offering a free product to companies in this important moment of their growth, they will remember us and adopt a solution of AVG in the future, "says Mantovam.

Interested companies may download the AVG Free SMB through enterprise portal. The company also created the Free Forum , which will be space for tips and questions about the product.