8e6 Technologies Announces New, Simpler
Pricing Model

No Hidden Charges for Spyware, P2P and Instant Message Protection

ORANGE, CA, November 1, 2004 – 8e6 Technologies, a leading supplier of Internet Filtering and Reporting Appliances, announces a new pricing model, effective November 1, 2004. The company is moving to a straightforward, all-inclusive “appliance plus per seat” model.

8e6’s all-in-one subscription price includes many items that are an ‘extra charge’ from some competitive filtering vendors. These items include:

• Instant message blocking by users and groups

• “Peer-to-Peer” (P2P) blocking by users and groups

• Security protection (spyware safety measure, malicious code site security and Phishing guard)

• Bandwidth preservation tools (streaming media, Internet radio and video)

• Productivity protection (message boards and clubs, online advertising)

8e6 continues its “Lower Total Cost of Ownership” approach typically not seen in the industry. “We continue to listen to both our customers and channel partners in improving our product delivery.” said Jared Thorkelson, 8e6’s Vice President of Sales. “Both parties tell us they want simple, clear-cut pricing that provides value.”

The new pricing model has one pricing schedule for filtering subscriptions on a per-seat basis. That schedule will apply to all 8e6 filtering products and covers both new business and renewals. Filtering subscription prices range from the low $20 range per seat for the smallest accounts, down to $4 per seat at higher volumes. 8e6’s line of Internet Filtering and Reporting appliances will be priced separately from the filtering subscription.

“As we develop a more extensive line of filtering appliances, pricing the subscription separately makes the most sense” said Paul Myer, President and COO. “We’re still able to be a complete solution provider by supplying the hardware, software and filtering subscription all from one source.”

About 8e6 Technologies
8e6 Technologies is a privately held provider of appliance-based URL filtering, web-use reporting, IM and P2P control and bandwidth management solutions. Since 1995, 8e6 has provided scalable network solutions to enterprise, SMB and education customers worldwide. Located in Orange, California, 8e6 assists its customers in reducing liability, improving employee productivity and preserving network resources. For more information regarding 8e6 Technologies, visit our website at www.8e6.com.

Media Contact:
Eric Lundbohm
Vice President, Marketing
8e6 Technologies
Phone: 714-282-6111 ext. 161
elundbohm@8e6.com