8e6 Technologies Retains Schwartz Communications and Gumas Advertising
Internet Filtering and Reporting Vendor Kicks off 2006 with Impressive Marketing Initiatives
ORANGE, CA (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Jan. 20, 2006--8e6 Technologies, a security company dedicated to Internet filtering and reporting, today announced the selection of Schwartz Communications, Inc., and Gumas Advertising for its Public Relations and Advertising programs, respectively. 8e6 selected Schwartz Communications for its strong security practice of over 30 clients, as well as its expertise with emerging growth companies, an attribute shared with the award-winning Gumas Advertising team.
"8e6 has an aggressive growth plan for the coming year," says Eric Lundbohm, vice president of marketing at 8e6. "We believe the two firms will be instrumental in building public awareness for the 8e6 brand as well as for our line of Internet filtering and reporting appliances. Schwartz has excellent relationships with the technology, security and business press, which will serve us well as we take our message to media outlets throughout the United States. Gumas, through their innovative work with other technology firms, has the tools to take our presence to the next level."
Based in Orange, California, 8e6 was established in 1995 and is the only Web filtering company that uses "pass-by" technology on a highly scalable appliance. 8e6 protects customers from all internal threats including spyware, malware and Internet abuse leading to data loss, while ensuring against liability and bandwidth misuse. By preventing improper use of network resources and employee time, 8e6 also increases workforce productivity and ensures regulatory compliance.
About 8e6 Technologies
8e6 Technologies provides high-value security appliances to manage Internet-related threats through filtering reporting and remediation. 8e6 solutions guard against threats from undesirable Web sites, Instant Messaging, peer-to-peer file sharing, viruses and Spyware. A Web filtering pioneer since 1995, the company maintains headquarters in Orange, California with offices in Taipei and Beijing, as well as a network of channel partners worldwide. For more information, please call 888.786.7999 or visit www.8e6.com.
About Schwartz Communications
Founded by the husband-wife team of Steve and Paula Mae Schwartz in 1990, Schwartz Communications, Inc., is the premier public relations agency for technology and healthcare. With 170 employees and offices in Waltham, Mass., and San Francisco, Schwartz currently represents such innovative companies as CheckFree; CipherTrust; Cyberonics, Inc.; CYTYC Corporation; Emulex; Genzyme Biosurgery; StemCells, Inc.; MapInfo; and Progress Software.
About Gumas Advertising
Established in 1984, Gumas Advertising of San Francisco is an award-winning full-service advertising agency offering strategic planning, creative development, graphic design, media planning and placement, and web site development and e-marketing services. Gumas' team of accomplished marketing professionals work closely with a diverse roster of clients, building and re-positioning brands and building business for emerging and established companies.
Contacts
8e6 Technologies
Eric Lundbohm, 714-282-6111
elundbohm@8e6.com
or
Schwartz Communications
Kim Angell or Myron Lee, 415-512-0770
8e6@schwartz-pr.com
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