Quick Heal
Industry | Security software |
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Founded | 1993[1] |
Founder | Kailash Katkar |
Headquarters | Pune, Maharashtra, India |
Area served | Global |
Key people | Kailash Katkar |
Products | Antivirus software, PC Security, Mobile Security, Network Security and Enterprise PC security. |
Number of employees | 1200+ |
Website |
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Quick Heal Technologies Ltd., founded in 1993, is an IT security[2] solutions provider and an ISO 9001 certified company. Quick Heal has partnered with Microsoft and Intel. The products are certified by ICSA Labs and AV-Test. The company has global offices in UAE, US, Japan and Kenya. It has a network of 15000+ channel partners in more than 100 countries worldwide. Quick Heal Technologies has an active customer base of over 17 million in 112+ countries and employs more than 1200 people across 33 branches in the country.[3]
History
Quick Heal was founded in 1993, as "CAT Computer Services (P) Ltd".
First branch was opened at Nashik in 2003. Opening of fully functional Mumbai and Nagpur branches In 2004, Quick Heal starts operations at Hyderabad.[4] Opens branches in Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Madurai[4] Branches opened at Ahmedabad, Surat, Indore, Chandigarh [5]
In 2007, CAT changed its name to "Quick Heal Technologies Ltd", for establishment of dedicated R&D Lab. New R&D center opens at Pune in 2007.[6] Sales and support branch opened at Aurangabad, Coimbatore, Vizag and Cochin in 2007.[4]
In 2008, Quick Heal were selected as hosts for the AVcAR 2008 International conference held at Delhi.[5]
In 2010, Quick Heal received an investment of INR 60 Crores from Sequoia Capital[7] And new branch offices were opened in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. In 2012, offices were opened in Japan and US, and in 2013, offices were opened in Africa and UAE.
In 2014, Quick Heal achieved Quality Management System Registration ISO 9001[8]
In 2015, Quick Heal grows to 31 branch offices and 1100+ employees, and has over 8 million customers worldwide[9]
Product history
- First Quick Heal AntiVirus for DOS released in 1994
- Quick Heal for Win 3.1 released in 1995 followed by Quick Heal for Windows 95 in 1996[4]
- Quick Heal 2005 Corporate edition 2.0 released[5]
- CAT introduces DNA Scan technology in 2005
- CAT releases Qcuick Heal 2006 with DNA scan technology capable of detecting unknown viruses in real time without depending on latest signature patterns[4]
- Bundling of Quick Heal AntiVirus with Microsoft Windows XP, MSWGA in 2006
- Quick Heal is the first to detect Black worm in 2006[4]
- Company launches Quick Heal’s multi-lingual version in Hindi, Marathi and Tamil in 2006[5]
- Quick Heal PC Tuner gets Microsoft certification for Windows Vista in 2007 [5]
- Quick Heal becomes a Certified Microsoft partner in 2008
- Antivirus + Antispyware OESISOKTM designation from OPSWAT for Quick Heal AntiVirus Version 9.50 on Windows XP Operating system[5]
- West Coast Labs' acclaimed Check-Mark certification on Windows Vista Business Edition[5]
- Product for ISP customers released in 2010.[5]
- Launches the Windows Mobile Scan for Windows Mobile Operating Systems[10]
- Released 2012 version of Quick Heal Desktop Products with Cloud-based security for 360 degree protection[11]
- Launched Mobile Security Suite for Android and Blackberry[12]
- Launched 2014 series with Advanced DNAScan, Machine Level Learning to reduce [4]
- Releases Endpoint Security 5.3 with Device Control and extended support for Apple Mac OS X platforms[13]
- Completely revamped Endpoint Security 6.0 released with Data Loss Prevention, Asset Management, File Activity Monitor and Advanced Devoice Controls [14]
See also
References
- ↑ "Company Overview:". Retrieved 2012-05-15.
- ↑ "Quick Heal: IT Security".
- ↑ "Quick Heal: Viral Success".
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 http://www.quicckheal.co.in/history-culture
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
- ↑ http://www.quickheal.co.in/executive-leadership
- ↑ http://www.busciness-standard.com/search?type=news&q=Sequoia+Capital+Invests+Rs+60+Cr+In+Quick+Heal+Technologies
- ↑ http://www.quicckheal.co.in/newsroom/news15/
- ↑
- ↑ http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2010-08-12/news/27619879_1_mobile-phone-smart-phones-symbian-os
- ↑ http://www.quickheal.co.in/quick-heal-security-solutions
- ↑ http://www.quickheal.co.in/newsroom/news5/
- ↑ http://support.quickhecal.com/v4/index.php?/Knowledgebase/Article/View/109/11/endpoint-security-53-released
- ↑ http://www.quickheal.co.in/enterprise-security-and-antivirus/quick-heal-endpoint-security-5
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