ARCHIVE 2003

Webwasher Expands Global Business Activity with IBM Agreement

New York - December 8, 2003 – Webwasher, a leading provider of Internet Content Security software, today announced a global sales and distribution partnership with IBM permitting the resale of Webwasher’s products through IBM’s worldwide sales organization. The agreement positions Webwasher, the #1 supplier of Web filtering solutions in Germany, to rapidly expand its penetration in other major markets including the U.S.

In a related development, Webwasher has joined the IBM PartnerWorld for Software program, a marketing and enablement program for IBM Business Partners. Webwasher’s participation in the program will help provide customers with easy access to information on the use of Webwasher solutions in conjunction with IBM software, hardware and services.

IBM’s interest in Webwasher’s products reflects the increasing market acceptance of Webwasher’s integrated approach to Internet content security management. Webwasher consolidates multiple Internet filtering and security components, including content, e-mail and spam filtering as well as virus protection, into multifunction packages with one management interface. This strategy simplifies administration, delivers better performance than multiple point solutions, reduces points of failure, minimizes the server resources needed to run all security operations, and lowers the total cost of ownership.

The agreement also marks the latest step in a global business expansion that has included the recent expansion to include five Webwasher offices in the U.S. as well as an ongoing initiative to expand the company’s worldwide sales channel. Webwasher is actively building its channel with partners, security resellers, integrators, and managed service providers with security practices. Other major resellers include Network Appliance, Integralis and BT Syntegra.

“This relationship with IBM is an important step on the way to building our market share and a strong validation of our integrated product strategy,” said Gary Taggart, Webwasher’s Senior Vice President and General Manager U.S. “IBM’s global distribution network and professional service force promise to play a vital role in expanding our product reach, both by bringing Webwasher’s solutions to the attention of IBM customers and by opening opportunities with IBM global accounts.”

Webwasher’s Content Security Management solutions integrate all major components of Internet content security in various combinations to meet the needs of different organizations. Internet Access Management avoids unwanted Internet usage via URL blocking and content control. Internet Content Filtering filters unwanted and dangerous content out of Internet data traffic. E-mail Filtering guarantees correct e-mail use, and Spam Filtering relieves employees from the time-consuming deletion of disturbing mails. Malicious Code and Virus Protection help reduce security risks arising from the Internet. SSL-Scanning makes webwasher’s technologies available for encrypted data traffic. Reporting delivers comprehensive statistical analyses of Web and e-mail usage.

Webwasher solutions provide secure protection at the central Internet gateway, with support for HTTP, SMTP, FTP, HTTPS and SSL protocols.

About Webwasher
Webwasher AG is a leading provider of Internet security solutions for Corporate, Education and Government Enterprises. Webwasher develops and markets innovative products for the growing Content Security Management / Policy Enforcement Tool market, and has been named the fastest-growing provider of web filtering solutions by research firm IDC. WebWasher CSM Suite, the company's flagship product, integrates Internet access management, Internet content filtering, e-mail and spam Filtering, virus protection, SSL Filtering and reporting into a single centrally managed solution that reduces acquisition, deployment and maintenance costs. Webwasher CSM and the subset of point solutions are deployed by over 4,000 companies worldwide, including 30 Fortune 500 companies. Webwasher has established reseller and strategic partnerships with Network Appliance, IBM, Check Point, Computer Associates, and Network Associates. For more information, visit www.webwasher.com