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| Webroot Merges with Email Systems Webroot Software, a provider of security software for the consumer, enterprise and SMB markets, has merged with Email Systems, a Software as a Service (SaaS) security provider. Consequently, Webroot moves decisively into providing security SaaS solutions to enterprise organisations, particularly SMBs. Webroot will now provide a new Email and Web Security SaaS solution that delivers email archiving, image scanning and encryption, anti-spam, anti-phishing and anti-virus services for protecting email, http web filtering and other web-based communications. This strategic combination will leverage the technology expertise, management and client bases of both organisations on a global scale. Webroot will now be able to offer email and Web management, protection and compliance services that can be integrated with the Webroot AntiSpyware Corporate Edition with AntiVirus end-point protection solution. This multi-layered hybrid approach to security provides a powerful alternative to the traditional hardware and server based perimeter solutions at a fraction of the cost, while delivering additional levels of protection. As one of the fastest growing vendors in the fastest growing enterprise technology segment, Email Systems has been providing SaaS-based email and web protection, management and compliance services since 2002. Recently awarded CRN UK Magazine's 'Security Vendor of the Year', Email Systems now protects more than 1,500 businesses and 2.5 million email boxes worldwide. The company currently filters and scans more than 1.2 billion messages per month. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed, however, both businesses will continue to operate within existing market spaces in the near-term. Since both companies are growing rapidly, Webroot will be retaining all current employees and accelerating targeted new hires. The new organisation has also reaffirmed its commitment to a channel-led model in the SaaS space. Moving forward, Webroot will support all existing customers of Email Systems and their current offerings with Webroot's world-class support organisation that will now be able to offer follow-the-sun service with offices in EMEA, US, Australia and Japan. Additionally, Webroot customers can now obtain a free 14-day trial of Webroot Email Security SaaS. write your comments about the article :: © 2007 Computing News :: home page |