WEBROOT EXTENDS GLOBAL REACH TO CANADA

June 14, 2007 (PRLEAP.COM) Technology News
Boulder, Colo., June 2007 - Webroot Software, Inc., a leading provider of security software for the consumer, enterprise and SMB markets, today announced that it is expanding the distribution of Webroot Spy Sweeper Enterprise and Webroot SME Security by extending its distributor relationship with Ingram Micro (NYSE: IM) to Canada.

This alliance further demonstrates Webroot's commitment to expand the accessibility of its award-winning solutions on a global basis to stem the rise in identity fraud, corporate data breaches and malicious applications.

"According to the Canadian Internet Policy and Public Interest Clinic (CIPPC), the average cost of identity theft per person has risen by 300 percent between 2005 and 2006. Much of this is due to the vulnerability of customer and employee data residing on the networks of both large and small companies. Businesses need to know that even the smallest data breach can dramatically affect their customers and the public trust in their brand,¡¨ said Mike Irwin, COO, Webroot Software. ¡§We are working aggressively to increase online security in Canada through the Webroot Channel Edge Partner program and by offering a best of breed solution to stop malware. The team at Ingram Micro Canada is an extremely important partner in helping us deliver on this effort.¡¨

Spyware has rapidly climbed the list of enterprise security threats and now ranks as the second most serious threat facing corporations today, according to IDC's annual security survey. IDC believes that 40-50 percent of all help desk calls are currently related to spyware. This impact of spyware can spell disaster for an already overloaded help desk in the SMB environment.

Under terms of this agreement, Ingram Micro will now distribute Webroot Spy Sweeper Enterprise and Webroot SME Security to solution providers throughout Canada, as well as offer marketing, training, and customer service and support. Webroot already is available to consumers in Canada through various retail channels.

As Canada's Internet usage and high-speed access increase, security has become a growing priority among small and medium businesses. AMI-Partners estimate that Canadian SMBs will invest US$429 million this year on security-related products and services - up some 22 percent from last year. According to Laurie McCabe, an analyst at AMI-Partners, ¡§The growth of new spyware variants is accelerating faster than viruses. SMBs need to deploy security solutions to effectively protect themselves and their businesses against both of these threats.¡¨

A 2006 survey by the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner/Ontario found that almost two-thirds of Canadian businesses had lost income, customers and productivity due to cyber-crime. Many report cyber-crime costs them more than traditional theft or robbery.

¡§The sophistication of malware exploits is increasing in proportion to the increase in reward. As the profitability of PC attacks increases, so has the level of research and development. According to industry analysts, 5 percent of all sites host malware and will go offline very rapidly, or increasingly hide in plain sight on well known web sites. This type of threat requires the most advanced and automated threat detection possible,¡¨ Irwin said.

According to Andrea Clarke-Thompson, vendor business manager, Ingram Micro Canada, ¡§Our partners and their customers in the U.S. have experienced great success with Webroot Spy Sweeper Enterprise and SME Security, and we look forward to enjoying the same success here in Canada. And, with the growing numbers of spyware type exploits in Canada, this expansion is the next logical step in our relationship with Webroot.¡¨

More information about Webroot¡¦s Channel Edge Partner Program can be found at www.webroot.com/partners.

About Ingram Micro Inc.
As a vital link in the technology value chain, Ingram Micro creates sales and profitability opportunities for vendors and resellers through unique marketing programs, outsourced logistics services, technical support, financial services, and product aggregation and distribution. The company serves 140 countries and is the only global IT distributor with operations in Asia. Visit www.ingrammicro.com or www.ingrammicro.ca.

ABOUT WEBROOT
Webroot Software, Inc. provides industry leading security software for consumers, enterprises and small and medium-sized businesses worldwide. Globally recognized for its award-winning Spy Sweeper line of anti-spyware products, Webroot recently incorporated anti-virus protection into two new products for consumers and SMBs, respectively: Spy Sweeper with AntiVirus and Webroot SME Security. The company also expanded into the parental controls software market with the introduction of the Webroot Child Safe® solution. The Boulder, Colorado based company is privately held and backed by some of the industry's leading venture capital firms, including Technology Crossover Ventures, Accel Partners and Mayfield. Webroot's software consistently receives top review ratings by respected third-party media and has been adopted by millions globally. Available as either branded solutions or on an OEM basis, Webroot products can be found at www.webroot.com and on the shelves of leading retailers worldwide. To find out more about Webroot, visit the website or call 1-800-772-9383.

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