Web Security Technology From Commtouch Enhances DrayTek Networking Solutions

DrayTek Corp. (TSE:6216), a Taiwan-based networking solutions provider, today announced that it has expanded its technology agreement with Commtouch® (NASDAQ:CTCH). The new agreement adds Commtouch Web security filtering technologies, in addition to the existing agreement for Anti-Spam, into models of DrayTek’s Vigor UTM series for SMB, SOHO and residential users.

“Today’s Internet threatscape has become complex, riddled with malware, spam and blended threats that can compromise the integrity and security of small and medium businesses,” said Arthur Cheng, DrayTek senior vice president of Sales & Marketing Division. “Our customers deserve to have the most secure solutions, and we have been very satisfied with the results of the Commtouch messaging security solution previously implemented. It was a natural decision for us to choose Commtouch for Web filtering technology as well.”

The Vigor series includes three SMB and SOHO product tiers: the Premium SMB package (Dual WAN SSL VPN solution / Multi WAN Security solution / UTM solution), the SMB package (ADSL2+ Security Firewall solution / Dual WAN Security solution / G.SHDSL Security solution) and the SOHO package (Broadband solution / ADSL2/2+ solution). By incorporating Commtouch’s Recurrent Pattern Detection (RPD™) anti-spam and now also GlobalView™ URL Filtering services, DrayTek ensures its customers’ networks are protected by the best available security technology.

“We are pleased by the opportunity to expand our cooperation with DrayTek, now incorporating both our messaging and Web security technologies into its solutions for a more wide-ranging defense,” said Ido Hadari, vice president of international sales and business development at Commtouch. “This demonstrates our commitment to driving additional value to our partners through a comprehensive email and Web security offering, and helping them achieve a competitive technical advantage.”

About DrayTek

DrayTek, established in 1997 by a group of talented engineers, is now the world-leading supplier of state-of-the-art networking solutions. We have migrated from the leading provider of remote access solutions to the customized networking solutions for diverse local markets around the world. At present, DrayTek's solutions, ranging from enterprise-level firewalls, mission-critical VPN/VoIP facilities for SoHo, various xDSL/broadband CPE, to prospective telecommunication products, can meet the market trend and go above and beyond customers' expectations.

About Commtouch

Commtouch® (NASDAQ: CTCH) provides proven messaging and Web security technology to more than 100 security companies and service providers for integration into their solutions. Commtouch’s patented Recurrent Pattern Detection™ (RPD™) and GlobalView™ technologies are founded on a unique cloud-based approach, and work together in a comprehensive feedback loop to protect effectively in all languages and formats. Commtouch technology automatically analyzes billions of Internet transactions in real-time in its global data centers to identify new threats as they are initiated, protecting email infrastructures and enabling safe, compliant browsing. The company’s expertise in building efficient, massive-scale security services has resulted in mitigating Internet threats for thousands of organizations and hundreds of millions of users in 190 countries. Commtouch was founded in 1991, is headquartered in Netanya, Israel, and has a subsidiary in Sunnyvale, Calif.

Stay abreast of the latest messaging and Web threat trends all quarter long at the Commtouch Café: http://blog.commtouch.com. For more information about enhancing security offerings with Commtouch technology, see www.commtouch.com or write info@commtouch.com.

Recurrent Pattern Detection, RPD, Zero-Hour and GlobalView are trademarks, and Commtouch is a registered trademark, of Commtouch Software Ltd. U.S. Patent No. 6,330,590 is owned by Commtouch.