In Poland there’s no need to pay for software anymore!

(I-Newswire) September 16, 2009 - When the Polish version of the website (www.softonic.pl) was launched, the Polish Internet community’s response was immediate. The website that offers over 1,300 applications for Windows, Mac and Mobile platforms gained more than 1,000 downloads on the first day after launching.

The influential blog focusing on the Mac community, www.appleblog.pl, announced: “If you are looking for software for your Mac, Softonic.pl is probably the best place to go.” Indeed, the website launched originally in 1997 in Barcelona, Spain and now has over 55 million users monthly, offering them more than 100,000 applications to download. Even if Softonic is mainly about free downloads of free software, in 2008 its revenue reached 15 million Euros (22 million USD).

All the software applications that are available via Softonic websites are carefully tested for viruses, and reviewed by its expert team of editors. Softonic tests the usability of the software for an average user. All its reviews are written in easy to understand language, without annoying technical terms.

Polish Softonic is just another step in the global expansion of the website. Right now, Softonic offers reviews of the software in 8 languages (English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese and Polish). Because of the internationalization of the company, right now it employs over 150 persons of 17 nationalities, including 5 Poles. Softonic offers them a great working environment, and is renowned as the best place to work in Spain, and one of the best employers in Europe, according to the “Best Workplaces 2009” rating provided by Institute Great Place to Work®.


For more information please contact:

Piotr Wrzosiński
Content Director [PL]
piotr.wrzosinski@softonic.com

Tel+34 936 012 700 Fax+34 933 969 292

Mareike Juliane Lang
Marketing Executive
mareike.lang@softonic.com
Tel+34 936 012 700 Fax+34 933 969 292

Photos:
Softonic Offices: http://www.flickr.com/photos/softonic/collections/72157606312909993/
Softonic employees: http://www.flickr.com/photos/softonic/collections/72157606605049506/
Softonic Press Kit (logos and basic info): http://en.softonic.com/about/press

About Softonic.com:
Softonic.com was founded in 1997. Over the years this resulted in gaining the European market leader position as a software download and sales platform with 55 million users, 80 million visits und 400 million page impressions on a monthly basis. The English language portal was launched in November 2005, one year after Softonic's successful foray into the German speaking market. It marks a major stage in the company's goal to provide a unique service for software users around the globe. Softonic is committed to offering the latest software for all users, on all platforms, with reviews in the world's most popular languages.
Nowadays Softonic offers more than 100,000 categorized programs, tested and reviewed by Softonic for Windows, Mac, Linux and mobile devices.
Currently, Softonic is available in English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese and Polish.
Softonic is one of several companies nurtured by the Spanish tech business incubator, Grupo Intercom.

Company Contact Information
Softonic.com
Mareike Lang
Edificio Meridian C/ Rosselló i Porcel, 21, planta 12 - 08016 Barcelona
08016
Phone : 0034 936 012 700