Proofpoint's Comprehensive Messaging Security Solutions Now Available as Managed Service Offerings through Leading MSPs

Proofpoint, Inc., the leader in large-enterprise messaging security solutions, today announced its Managed Service Provider (MSP) Partner Program, designed to give MSPs an easy way to offer Proofpoint's messaging security solutions to their customers as a scalable, managed solution. Components of this innovative program include a simple, high-margin pricing model, on-site technical training, 24x7 support, incentive programs that reward high-performing partners, lead sharing, co-marketing support and access to an online partner portal.

"Proofpoint has set the standard for enterprise messaging security with software and appliances that protect companies including Pacific Sunwear, Pitney Bowes and Tyson Foods from both inbound and outbound message-borne threats," said Gary Steele, CEO of Proofpoint. "Now, managed service providers can offer Proofpoint's unrivalled effectiveness and enterprise-class features to their own customers."

Managed service providers in Proofpoint's MSP Partner Program can use the Proofpoint Protection Server(R) software or Proofpoint Messaging Security Gateway(TM) appliance to provide their customers with a complete anti-spam, anti-virus and content security solution, powered by patent-pending Proofpoint MLX(TM) machine learning technology. MSPs can host multiple customers on a single appliance or software deployment in a shared (or "multi-tenant") model, providing attractive economies of scale. For larger accounts, or for customers with special security considerations, MSPs can also offer Proofpoint solutions in a dedicated or on-premise managed model.

New York-based managed service provider INVISION (www.invision.com) recently started offering Proofpoint as a managed service using Proofpoint Protection Server in both shared and dedicated deployments.

"For our customers, our ability to deliver the industry's best spam and virus protection in a variety of flexible options is crucial," said Tyler Roye, CEO of INVISION, a charter member of the Proofpoint MSP Partner Program. "Proofpoint's solutions and delivery model are a perfect fit for our clients who rely on INVISION for services including managed hosting, security and Exchange email hosting. These customers have been extremely happy with both the ease-of-use and effectiveness of Proofpoint's messaging security solutions, and we've found Proofpoint to be an extremely supportive and responsive partner."

"Proofpoint gives MSPs an easy and cost-effective way to provide mission-critical email services to their installed base," said Dave Crilley, director of channel marketing for Proofpoint. "In addition to new revenue streams from anti-spam and anti-virus services, our MSP partners can also sell additional value-added services from other vendors, such as email archiving and back-up, to ensure their clients' business continuity."

Proofpoint's solutions protect enterprises, universities and government organizations from both inbound and outbound messaging threats-eliminating spam and viruses, ensuring compliance with corporate policies and external regulations, and protecting confidential information from leaking via email. MSPs can now offer Proofpoint-powered spam and virus protection as well as outbound message protection-including the powerful content security features of the Proofpoint Regulatory Compliance and Proofpoint Digital Asset Security modules-to their clients.

CRN magazine recently reviewed Proofpoint's channel program and the Proofpoint Messaging Security Gateway appliance (November 2004), honoring the company with a 9 out of 10 rating and CRN's "Test Center Recommended" distinction (see www.proofpoint.com/resources/ for a reprint of this review).

For more information about joining the Proofpoint MSP Partner Program, please visit www.proofpoint.com/partners/ or contact Proofpoint at 408-517-4710 or channels@proofpoint.com.

About Proofpoint, Inc.
Proofpoint provides messaging security solutions for large enterprises to stop spam, protect against email viruses and ensure compliance with corporate policies and regulations through their messaging infrastructure. The company's flagship products, the Proofpoint Messaging Security Gateway(TM) and Proofpoint Protection Server(R) provide future-proof messaging security using Proofpoint MLX(TM) technology, an advanced machine learning system developed by Proofpoint scientists and engineers. Proofpoint was founded by technology visionary and former CTO of Netscape Communications, Eric Hahn. The Cupertino, California-based company is funded by investors including Benchmark Capital, Inventures Group, Meritech Capital, Mohr, Davidow Ventures, and RRE Ventures. For more information, please visit www.proofpoint.com

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