8e6 Technologies’ Single-Tier Channel Strategy Wins Over Security VARs

Internet Filtering Leader Delivers Pre-qualified Sales Leads and Free Training, Support and Service through 8e6 PartnerFocus Program

ORANGE, Calif. – August 14, 2006 – 8e6 Technologies, a security company dedicated to Internet filtering and reporting, today announced its new partner program, 8e6 PartnerFocus, to formalize and expand the company’s rapidly growing channel services. As part of the official 8e6 PartnerFocus program, authorized 8e6 partners will enjoy many free services that other vendors routinely charge for and will benefit from 8e6’s unique sales model of pre-qualified lead generation and sales team involvement in every step of the sales and implementation process. With its leading technology sold only through a select network of security solution providers, the 8e6 sales team is focused on the success of its channel partners, who receive substantial commissions and incentives for completed sales and renewals.

“8e6 has always been 100 percent focused on supporting and growing the channel and this program will serve to strengthen our existing relationships,” said Paul Myer, president and chief operating officer at 8e6 Technologies. “We believe that all of our authorized partners deserve the same level of outstanding service and support, and 8e6 will continue to deliver the most comprehensive and easy-to-work-with channel program in the industry while increasing the market opportunity for all involved.”

8e6 PartnerFocus program is a new initiative designed to create a profitable business opportunity for existing 8e6 authorized channel members and select new members. 8e6 Technologies is looking to add 50 new security solution providers to its channel family to fulfill the surge in customer demand. As part of 8e6 PartnerFocus, members receive a wide variety of free services and offerings, including:

• 24/7 tech support from specialists who have seen just about every network configuration possible.
• Thorough sales and technical training for every partner.
• Access to field engineers who can assist in customer deployments for smooth implementations.
• Full sales team support and deal protection to foster consistent revenue streams and customer loyalty.
• Real leads that are pre-qualified by the 8e6 business development and channel sales team to facilitate growth and drive new revenue.

In addition, 8e6 PartnerFocus members can earn up to 40 percent margin on register deals.
“We have worked with 8e6 for the past three years, and they have been the ideal vendor partner across the board—from delivering innovative, well-designed products and offering one of the most comprehensive channel programs in the industry to simply having great people on staff who stand by their word and follow through on their commitments,” said Greg Hanchin, principal of DirSec, a security solution provider for enterprises and small/medium sized businesses. “Our customers particularly like 8e6’s scalable product line, with Web filtering appliances ranging from 500 seats to 30,000 seats to fit networks of all sizes and complexity.”

“8e6 is the only content filtering provider we work with because they provide solutions with the functionality our clients require at an affordable price,” said Steve Katsman, vice president and chief information officer at Micro Technology Groupe, a value added reseller and service provider for education and enterprise markets. “We have never had a customer switch from 8e6 to a competitive product, so working with 8e6 creates customer loyalty for us and a consistent revenue stream. In addition, 8e6’s partner program offers excellent support and trade-up programs that distinguish it from competitive programs.”

About 8e6 Technologies
8e6 Technologies is a security company dedicated to Internet filtering and reporting. We are the only Web filtering company that uses a unique “pass-by technology” on a highly scalable appliance. Our standalone reporting appliance is easy to use and provides extremely detailed information, faster than any other product on the market. 8e6 helps protect its customers from all internal threats including spyware, malware, and Internet abuse leading to data loss and liability–while preventing bandwidth misuse. By preventing improper use of network resources and employee time, 8e6 also increases productivity and ensures regulatory compliance. Our standalone security solution achieves a dramatic reduction in the cost of hardware, subscriptions, maintenance, and support, and produces a substantially lower total cost of ownership. 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.