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Cloudmark and CommuniGate Systems Team to Deliver Secure Messaging to Service Providers, Enterprises, and Large Universities

Posted on: Tuesday, 30 August 2005, 09:00 CDT

Security and Internet Communication Leaders Join Forces to Protect 115 Million Users from the Growing Dangers of Un-solicited Communications and Phishing Attacks

Cloudmark(TM) Inc., the proven leader in secure messaging from the desktop to the gateway, and CommuniGate Systems, the leader in scalable carrier grade email, collaboration, and SIP-based VoIP applications, today announced a new partnership to protect millions of users from the identity and data theft risks posed by spam, phishing and other forms of fraud. The immediate result of the partnership is the provisioning of sophisticated, collaborative anti-spam and anti-phishing technology as part of the CommuniGate "EdgeGate" perimeter security infrastructure and session border control. More than 115 million CommuniGate Pro users will have access to this technology that is designed for regulatory compliance, lawful intercept, encryption, and policy management of Internet Communications. Through the joint delivery customers will realize the maximum levels of security without degrading the reliability and cost-savings benefits of email.

Recently receiving the SPECmail world record for performance and scalability, CommuniGate Pro Internet Communications Server is recognized as the clear leader in providing carriers with rich packaged features that increase the user base value potential and subscriber retention. The all-active dynamic clustering provides multi-million user sites 99.999% uptime and a rolling update capability that no other platform is able to maintain. CommuniGate Pro is the first real-time communications server to utilize multiple operating systems in the same cluster, thus providing carriers flexibility to mix and match legacy or new architectures while reducing TCO.

"As the provider of one of the most award-winning and deployed Internet Communication solutions, it is our responsibility to ensure our customers and their subscribers are protected from spam, phishing and other cyber attacks," said Vladimir Butenko, CEO of CommuniGate Systems. "Cloudmark is our choice for anti-spam and anti-phishing security, because they offer the highest levels of protection without hindering CommuniGate's performance or placing undue burden on our customers' IT operations."

Cloudmark Authority blocks spam and phishing attacks in real time at the gateway to optimize network performance and reduce maintenance and customer support. Integrating seamlessly with Stalker's existing messaging infrastructure, the solution provides industry-leading accuracy and near-zero false positives while utilizing only 5% of the mail transfer agent's resources. Cloudmark leverages its global collaborative network of millions of trusted users to create a humanize defense that works in real time to shield users against attacks as soon as they form.

"Cloudmark is pleased to be working with CommuniGate Systems to ensure their rapidly growing customer base is free to use email in a safe and secure way," said Cloudmark President and COO Gary Iwatani. "In the face of a growing sophistication and maliciousness among spammers, Cloudmark's solutions continue to be widely recognized as the most effective solutions available, because we provide zero-time protection without eroding the reliability or cost-savings value of email."

About CommuniGate Systems

Founded in 1991 and based in Mill Valley, California, CommuniGate Systems (CGS) develops carrier class Internet Communications software for broadband & mobile service providers, enterprises, universities and OEM partners worldwide. Over 115 million end users including 40 million voice customers rely upon CGS products for their voice and data communication needs. CommuniGate Systems maintains the highest customer satisfaction level in the industry and has won more awards than any other Internet communications solution. CGS provides unsurpassed scalability and an expansive feature set all with unique clustering technology for 99.999% uptime. CGS has over 175 members in its partner network worldwide.

About Cloudmark Inc.

Cloudmark(TM) delivers the industry's only secure messaging solution that combines sophisticated technology with the feedback of millions of trusted users, from over 160 countries. This collaborative approach forms the platform for Cloudmark's award-winning software products and services which provide critical real-time protection from messaging threats such as spam, phishing and fraud for individuals, small businesses, large enterprises and service providers. For more information about Cloudmark, visit the company's Web site at: http://www.cloudmark.com/.

Cloudmark, the Cloudmark logo, Cloudmark Desktop, Cloudmark Server Edition, Cloudmark Immunity, Cloudmark Authority, and SpamNet are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cloudmark Inc., for use in the United States and other countries. All other product and company names herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.

Source: Business Wire

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