M86 Security appoints Express Data as the singular distributor in Australia

Sydney, Australia, 19 July 2011 - M86 Security, the global expert in real-time Web and email threat protection, today announced it has returned to a single distribution model in Australia with the appointment of Express Data Australia. By building a stronger partnership with Express Data, M86 Security will focus its resources on delivering a revitalised and robust channel in order to bring its products and services to more clients in Australia.

"The decision was driven by our strategy to ensure greater consistency and efficiency in supporting and strengthening the M86 Security channel in Australia. Our portfolio of award-winning products is stronger than ever before and the market is responding well to our unique proposition. Focusing our efforts on one leading distributor allows us to maximise this market opportunity," said Jeremy Hulse, VP APAC Sales, M86 Security.

M86 Security offers a portfolio of Web and email security products which provide unparalleled protection from threats ever-present within inbound and outbound Web and email communications. Its hardware, virtual appliances, software and cloud services solutions suit the varying needs of organisations of all sizes and enhance customer value by protecting their networks against new and advanced threats, securing confidential information, enforcing security policies and aiding compliance. The company's Real-time Code Analysis™ and behavioural malware-detection technologies are leading the industry in defending against the increasingly complex Internet threat landscape.

"Express Data is committed to working alongside M86 Security to grow the business locally. Its broad portfolio of industry-leading technologies is well positioned to address the next-generation of security threats, and we will work with our reseller community to clearly articulate these business benefits to clients" said Peter Masters, Director of Marketing and Vendors, Express Data.

Express Data is a leading ICT distributor supplying leading edge products and technology from first class brands like M86 Security. It has robust and sophisticated systems and processes including a world class distribution facility. Its objective is to deliver uncompromisingly on time, with exceptional customer service. Express Data has a skilful pre-sales technical support team; knowledgeable software licensing and annuity specialists and dedicated account managers who work with resellers to accelerate and grow their businesses.

About M86 Security
M86 Security is the global expert in real-time threat protection and the industry's leading Secure Web Gateway provider. The company's hardware, virtual appliance, software, and Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions for Web and email security protect more than 25,000 customers and 26 million users worldwide. M86 products use patented real-time code analysis and behavior-based malware detection technologies as well as threat intelligence from M86 Security Labs to protect networks against new and advanced threats, secure confidential information, and ensure regulatory compliance. The company is based in Orange, California with international headquarters in London and development centers in California, Israel, and New Zealand. For more information about M86 Security, please visit: www.m86security.com.

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