Avast nudges up full-year outlook after work-from-home boost


Avast is a pioneer of the freemium model of giving away its basic software and selling additional capabilities. — Reuters

LONDON: Cybersecurity firm Avast said on Aug 12 that it expected full-year organic revenue to grow at the upper end of its forecast after a strong first half, underpinned by the work-from-home trend.

The company – a pioneer of the freemium model of giving away its basic software and selling additional capabilities – added 640,000 paying customers in the period.

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