Websense, Microsoft and Network Engines Work Together to Offer Customers NS Series Web Security Appliances


CANTON, Mass. and SAN DIEGO, Feb. 9 / -- Websense, Inc. (NASDAQ:WBSN), the world's leading provider of employee internet management solutions, and Network Engines, Inc. (NASDAQ:NENG), a leading security appliance vendor, today announced they will work together with Microsoft Corp. to offer customers an innovative worldwide program designed to provide demand generation, upgrade programs, and channel enablement for Websense® Web Security Suite(TM) and Microsoft Internet Security & Acceleration (ISA) Server software integrated with the Network Engines NS Series Security Appliances. Available now, the NS Series (NS6400 and NS8400) is a family of multi-functional security appliances designed to help customers meet stringent security requirements and regulatory compliance mandates.

The program focuses on several components for distribution and sales of the security solutions, including:

o Demand Generation: Marketing activities focused on new customer acquisition through educational promotions increasing the awareness of securing enterprises from web-based threats.

o Upgrade Programs: Promotional programs identifying proxy replacement opportunities and upgrading legacy platforms within enterprises.

o Channel Enablement: Recruiting, training and developing new channel partners and resellers with regard to the technology and value of the joint solution.

"Customers have asked us to provide a comprehensive solution to their growing Web security needs," said David Feldman, senior product manager of the Security, Access and Solutions Division at Microsoft Corp. "We've come together to offer an innovative solution that builds on the combination of strengths from ISA Server and the NS Series appliance integrated with Websense Web Security Suite, which gives customers ease of use and the necessary components to better secure their organization's infrastructure."

"It is important that our customers understand the powerful Web security features that are offered when combining the NS Series Appliances, Microsoft ISA Server and Websense," said Steve Kelley, director of strategic alliances for Websense, Inc. "Websense continues to expand the Websense Web Security Suite to protect our customers from a wide spectrum of internet threats and malicious code. Our work with Microsoft and Network Engines to bring an innovative solution to market illustrates our cooperation and desire to educate and provide our customers with the industry's most comprehensive web security technology."

"By working with companies like Microsoft, Websense and Network Engines, we have the resources to offer our customers highly effective, advanced technology that provides a solid foundation for their internet security needs," said Larry Dannemiller, president of Texas based Business Security Solutions. "This integrated program creates higher visibility for the combined NS Series, Websense, and Microsoft products and its effectiveness as a web security solution, which is not only positive for us, but for our customers as well."

Microsoft and Network Engines are founding members of the Websense Web Security Ecosystem(TM) -- a comprehensive ecosystem of world-class security and networking technology providers to enable easy deployment and integration of Websense solutions in enterprise environments. The Websense Web Security Ecosystem incorporates vendors from leading security and networking markets, including: network access control, internet gateways, certified appliance platforms, security event management, and identity management. The Websense Web Security Ecosystem provides interoperability of joint solutions to ensure seamless integration in enterprise environments.

Websense web security software helps protect organizations and employees from an increasing number of internal and external online threats such as spyware, Trojan horses, web-borne worms and crimeware. For more information on the Network Engines integration please visit: websense.com/global/en/Partners/ or www.networkengines.com. For customers who would like more information on the joint solution please contact nssales@networkengines.com or sales@websense.com. Channel partners can request information at partner@websense.com. Websense Security Labs(TM) offers free email security updates as new internet threats are discovered and is available at www.websensesecuritylabs.com.

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Websense, Inc. (NASDAQ:WBSN), the world's leading provider of employee internet management solutions, enables organizations to optimize employee use of computing resources and mitigate new threats related to internet use including instant messaging, peer-to-peer, and spyware. By providing usage policy enforcement at the internet gateway, on the network and at the desktop, Websense products enhance productivity and security, optimize the use of IT resources and mitigate legal liability for our customers. For more information, visit www.websense.com.

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