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Trend Micro Helps Apptix Supply Antivirus-Protected Hosted Microsoft Exchange Services

Posted on: Monday, 14 July 2003, 06:00 CDT

CUPERTINO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 14, 2003--Trend Micro, Inc. (Nasdaq:TMIC)

Prominent hosting-solution provider Apptix relies on Trend Micro(TM) ScanMail(TM) for Microsoft Exchange to protect its customers

from viruses and other malware in high-volume email traffic

Trend Micro, Inc. (Nasdaq:TMIC; TSE:4704), a worldwide leader in network antivirus and Internet content security solutions, today announced a renewed relationship with Sterling, Virginia-based Apptix, a global provider of software and solutions for delivering on-demand applications over the net, and one of the larger hosted Microsoft(TM) Exchange email solution providers in the industry. Apptix -- a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner -- is using Trend Micro antivirus products to filter out viruses and other malware before they can ever reach customers.

"We're delighted to be chosen after rigorous piloting and testing as a preferred supplier of antivirus protection for Apptix and its growing customer base," said Lane Bess, senior vice president, North American sales and channel management. "Trend Micro is uniquely positioned to engage the service provider community, and are pleased to announce that Apptix is successfully using Trend Micro ScanMail(TM) for Microsoft Exchange to protect its customers from viruses and other malware that travel on Internet email."

"We have seamlessly integrated Trend Micro's powerful antivirus tools with our hosted Exchange offerings, providing Apptix's service provider customers, as well as their end-user customers with powerful protection against viruses and malware," said Alex Hawkinson, CEO of Apptix. "After rigorous testing, we selected Trend Micro because of its security performance, scalability and reliability for mission-critical, high-volume applications."

Virus protection is vitally important at the source of Internet email traffic -- at the Service Provider level -- to protect both consumers and corporations and to slow the spread of today's fast-moving malware. Trend Micro's best-of-breed security software enables many of the largest telcos and managed service providers worldwide in their delivery of managed security services.

About Apptix

Apptix (OSE:APP) is leading the shift to on-demand computing with its service management software and solutions for the outsourced messaging and desktop services market. Apptix provides its service provider and reseller partners with software and turnkey solutions that include all the elements necessary for a successful outsourced application offering. This includes the TECOS(R) service management software, a wide variety of ready-to-sell services, and a packaged marketing and sales program to ensure a successful product launch. Apptix is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner for Hosting and Application Services and an industry leader in delivering outsourced solutions to network service providers. In 2002, the company was named by Microsoft as the Global Service Provider of the Year for Hosting and Applications Services. Founded in 1997, Apptix is one of the world's most experienced application hosting companies. For more information about Apptix, please visit www.apptix.com.

About Trend Micro

Trend Micro, Inc. is a leader in network antivirus and Internet content security software and services. The Tokyo-based corporation has business units worldwide. Trend Micro products are sold through corporate and value-added resellers. For additional information and evaluation copies of all Trend Micro products, visit our website at www.trendmicro.com.

Trend Micro, the t-ball logo, InterScan, ScanMail, and ServerProtect are trademarks or registered trademarks of Trend Micro Incorporated. All other company or product names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their owners.

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