Released on: November 2, 2007, 12:33 am

Press Release Author: Pournima Surve, Blue Lotus Communications

Industry: Internet & Online

Press Release Summary: Trend Micro will augment content-security solutions with the
addition of innovative data leak prevention experts, technology and products

Press Release Body: Mumbai- Trend Micro Incorporated (TSE: 4704), a leader in
network antivirus and Internet content security software and services, announced
today a definitive agreement to acquire Provilla, Inc., a leading provider of
fingerprint-based intelligent endpoint solutions for data leak prevention (DLP) in
organizations. Under the agreement, Provilla will operate as a subsidiary of Trend
Micro's U.S. affiliate. Provilla's data leak prevention experts as well as
technology and products will enhance the Trend Micro portfolio of easily deployed
and managed multi-layered content-security solutions for business customers.
Organizations of all sizes are vulnerable to data leaks that expose them to
security, intellectual property, monetary, privacy and compliance threats.
On-the-move workers, equipped with unsecured, unprotected mobile computers, may
inadvertently or intentionally expose confidential company information via wireless
networks. With an ever increasing array of USB-based devices, all corporate
desktops are now also at risk. An organization\'s time, money, and reputation are at
risk when such a data leak occurs, with security professionals urgently attempting
to recover sensitive data and mend the leak.
Enterprise security professionals are in constant battle: Even when old leaks are
controlled, new data leaks frequently occur through a plethora of other endpoints.
Provilla technology intelligently controls leaks at multiple endpoints. The
technology also lets organizations know the exact locations of sensitive data for
active and effective control. Provilla products also educate and sensitize end users
to corporate policies and regulatory requirements.
"Trend Micro is focused on providing customers with the most useful, intelligent,
centrally-controlled content-security solutions to address the latest unpredictable,
malicious threats entering or leaving organizations, and that includes intentional
or inadvertent data leaks," said Eva Chen, CEO and co-founder of Trend Micro.
\"Solving this growing problem will require broader and deeper insight into the
multiple endpoint data leak vulnerabilities and the use of intelligent solutions
that can identify sensitive data and prevent its misuse through endpoint devices and
channels. The acquisition of Provilla strengthens our ability to execute on our
content-security strategy, with technology and products complementing our own."

"As demand for DLP solutions has ramped quickly, we have been able to meet the need
with a steady stream of innovative products and advancements primarily because of a
stellar group of Provilla technologists,\" said Shu Huang, chief technical officer,
Provilla. "Our people are excited by the opportunity to join forces with the Trend
Micro team, which is known for a commitment to technical innovation and to customers
globally that starts at the top and permeates the ranks. We see this as an
opportunity to build a complete data leak prevention product suite that fits with
Trend Micro's philosophy of central security management.\"

Trend Micro will continue to offer Provilla\'s stand-alone products for the near term
as well as gradually integrate Provilla's capabilities into its own enterprise,
small and medium business solutions. Provilla products are deployed in North
America, China, Taiwan, Europe and Japan.
About Trend Micro Incorporated
Trend Micro Incorporated is a pioneer in secure content and threat management.
Founded in 1988, Trend Micro provides individuals and organizations of all sizes
with award-winning security software, hardware and services. With headquarters in
Tokyo and operations in more than 30 countries, Trend Micro solutions are sold
through corporate and value-added resellers and service providers worldwide. For
additional information and evaluation copies of Trend Micro products and services,
visit our Web site at www.trendmicro.com.
About Provilla, Inc
Provilla, Inc. is a leading provider of ultra-accurate, intelligent endpoint
solutions for enterprise data leak prevention (DLP). Providing the broadest coverage
and highest accuracy and performance in the industry, Provilla\'s flagship LeakProof
product suite combines patented DataDNA fingerprinting technology with intelligent
agents to help enterprises protect their intellectual property and confidential
information and maintain regulatory compliance. Privately owned and with
headquarters in Silicon Valley, Provilla offers the only solution that stops leaks
of any data, any time, anywhere. DataDNAT, RapidScanT, and LeakProofT are trademarks
of Provilla, Inc. All other products and services mentioned herein are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective companies.




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