Webroot Signs New UK Distributors to Target Enterprise Marketplace

• Monday, 06 November 2006

Sphinx and Softek to handle distribution of Spy Sweeper Enterprise in the UK

London, UK, November xx, 2006 - Webroot Software, Inc., the leading provider of anti-spyware software for consumer and enterprise markets, today announced that Sphinx, one of the UK's leading independent IT Distributors, and Softek, a Channel focused "Value Add Distributor", have been selected to distribute their enterprise level, anti-spyware products to businesses in the UK. By using the market expertise of the new distributors Webroot plans to identify key re-sellers for this marketplace, ensuring that customers have access to a best-of-breed anti spyware platform. Webroot's Spy Sweeper Enterprise is centrally managed and fully scalable making it an ideal solution for small, medium and large Enterprises.

According to a recent survey of over 600 UK respondents, carried out by Webroot, the majority of organisations within the UK have been the victim of a malware attack. The business implications of these attacks are becoming increasingly serious. The effects of malware can vary but commonly reported problems include: reduced employee productivity, disrupted business activities and according to some respondents, lost sales.

Daniel Mothersdale, EMEA Marketing Director, Webroot explains, "In the enterprise market keeping costs low and ensuring that the business is running efficiently is key. Companies can not afford to be losing revenue or wasting time due to malicious software infecting their systems. Our new relationships with Sphinx and Softek will provide easy access to our award winning products for this marketplace and we look forward to increasing our focus in this market moving forwards." ;

Jason Thompson, Managing Director, Softek commented "We are delighted to have been appointed an official UK Distribution Partner for Webroot. Softek have been supplying and supporting Spy Sweeper for a couple of years, and we look forward to assisting Webroot in developing a fully supported reseller channel."

Mark Hatton, Managing Director, Sphinx, added, "We are very happy to be adding Webroot to our list of vendors. As a leading supplier of security software they fit well with our business and we are looking forward to bringing their products to our customer base. Our experience and expertise combined with Webroot's products are bound to be a winning combination." ;

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About Webroot

Webroot Software, Inc. is the creator and publisher of the award-winning Spy Sweeper line of anti-spyware products for consumers, small businesses and enterprises worldwide. Based in Boulder, Colo., the company is privately held and backed by some of the industry’s leading venture capital firms, including Technology Crossover Ventures, Accel Partners and Mayfield. Webroot’s software consistently receives top ratings and recommendations by respected third-party media and product reviews, and has been adopted by millions globally. Spy Sweeper and other Webroot products can be found online at www.webroot.com and on the shelves of leading retailers throughout the United States, Europe and Japan. Webroot products are also available as either branded solutions or on an OEM basis. To find out more about Webroot, visit www.webroot.com or call 1-800-772-9383.

About Sphinx

As one of the UK's leading independent IT Distributors, Sphinx provides substantial value added services to complement the range of technology products they supply, from market leaders and innovators in the Database, Security, Networking and Operating Systems arenas.

The company constantly strives to deliver best-value technology and offer a breadth of product range that is unrivalled in the industry. Acting as intermediary, Sphinx is able to put customers in touch with market-winning products from credible Vendor Partners from around the world. With a wealth of experience and expertise Sphinx is uniquely placed to help Reseller Partners to successfully develop appropriate, cost-effective technology solutions, right for their market and their customers.

Press Contact:-

Andy Sephton/Billy Burnett
Grant Butler Coomber
Tel: +44 208 322 1922
Email: Webroot@gbc.co.uk

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