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Transcend teams up with Trend Micro to introduce the all new JetFlash V15 Antivirus USB flash drive with advanced Trend Micro USB Security software, in India.

With businesses going online, the security of important data is of prime importance. This new flash drive with security software helps users to share, store as well as manage data, easily and safely.

Austin Huang, Regional Head – Sales, SAARC & APAC, Transcend, said, “USB Flash Drives are immensely popular in India. Equally prevalent are the threats from autorun malware being spread through malicious websites across the world wide web. Considering that a majority of computer users in India have little or no awareness about and protection against these threats, our new JetFlash V15 USB Drives preloaded with advanced Trend Micro USB Security software will prove to be a boon to our customers.”

According to Trend Micro threat researchers, there has been a rise of Autorun malware that infects removable drives and spreads throughout the corporate networks. The Trend Micro USB Security program has been specially developed to protect against such dangerous content in files transfers.

With simple and easy interface along with one-step activation process, Trend Micro USB Security secures the JetFlash V15 from the time it is plugged in.

“Our USB Security software paired with Transcend’s USB flash drive makes it easy for consumers to add another layer of powerful protection against Internet threats and viruses that could harm their irreplaceable data and files,” said Carol Carpenter, vice president of consumer marketing, Tren Micro, Inc. “We’re pleased to be able to team with Transcend in delivering smart, easy-to-use security so consumers can enjoy online activities with peace of mind.”

Once the JetFlash V15 is plugged into a PC with Internet access, Trend Micro USB Security downloads and installs all the new security updates. JetFlash V15 can be securely used with any computer with this powerful software.

Steve Chang, Vice President, Transcend Information Inc. said, “This is an exciting partnership that ultimately improves the lives of portable storage users by giving them the convenience of storing anything on their JetFlash USB flash drive with confidence that their files are safe from harmful viruses.”

This Transcend flash drive comes with a retractable USB connector with lock-switch. Thus, protects it from getting damaged while on the go. It adorns a shiny gloss design and comes with an attachment hook to prevent accidental loss.

The drive comes pre-loaded with a 90-day trial version of Trend Micro USB Security along with global lifetime warranty.

The 4GB and 8GB Transcend JetFlash V15 USB flash drive is priced at Rs.1500 and Rs.2900 respectively. Backed by three years of warranty, it is available through Redington, Supertron and Mediaman.