Openwave Messaging Adds Commtouch as New Messaging Security Partner

Openwave Messaging Adds Commtouch as New Messaging Security Partner

Openwave Messaging to integrate Commtouch Anti-Spam and Virus Outbreak Detection into Openwave Messaging's Universal Messaging Suite(TM)

MCLEAN, Virginia and REDWOOD CITY, California, February 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    Commtouch(R) (NASDAQ: CTCH), a leading provider of Internet security technology and
cloud-based services, today announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership
with Openwave Messaging Inc., a leading global provider of innovative messaging software
solutions. Under the terms of the agreement, Commtouch's high-performance security
capabilities will be integrated with Openwave Messaging's Universal Messaging Suite(TM)
[http://owmessaging.com/universal-messaging-suite ] for carriers and service providers.

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    Commtouch Anti-Spam leverages its patented technology and the power of its unique
cloud infrastructure that allows for real-time spam detection. As part of this agreement,
Commtouch's Anti-Spam service is now a pre-integrated option for future deployments of
Openwave Messaging's Universal Messaging Suite(TM). Openwave Messaging can now offer
messaging solutions complete with a leading anti-spam technology, allowing real-time
blocking of spam and phishing in any language or format with almost no false positives.
The Company will also include Commtouch's Virus Outbreak Detection that protects users
from email-borne malware in real-time.

    "With the addition of Anti-Spam protection from an industry-leading partner like
Commtouch, Openwave Messaging has a new option for our customers for comprehensive
protection against spam and other email-based threats," said Dave Ratner, president and
CEO, Openwave Messaging. "Email security is a critical part of the service package that
our customers expect. With spam still dominating email traffic, anti-spam solutions remain
a key part of any email security solution and now with Commtouch's solution, we have a new
partner for delivering worry-free email communication to service providers and their
subscribers."

    "Commtouch's Anti-Spam delivers maximum spam protection which combines
top-of-the-class detection rates, nearly no false positives, and real-time detection
through Commtouch's cloud infrastructure," said Shlomi Yanai, CEO at Commtouch.
"Commtouch's Anti-Spam allows easy and flexible integration and enables fast and
resource-friendly detection no matter how high the email traffic is. It is the perfect fit
for a provider of comprehensive and high-performance messaging solutions and services."

    The integrated offering is available immediately from Openwave Messaging as part of
the Openwave Messaging's Universal Messaging Suite(TM).

    About Openwave Messaging

    Openwave Messaging is the leading global provider of innovative messaging software
solutions. Openwave Messaging's Universal Messaging Suite(TM) provides a powerful, open
and flexible, complete messaging environment optimized for today's most complex messaging
requirements, including millions of mailboxes, security controls, identity management, and
ease of integration with internal systems and external partners. Leveraging its strong
history of messaging "firsts," Openwave Messaging is dedicated to helping its customers
maintain business continuity and lower their business risk. Customers include
industry-leading communications service providers, including several of the largest global
broadband providers. For more information, please visit http://www.owmessaging.com or
follow us on Facebook [http://www.facebook.com/owmessaging ] or Twitter @owMessaging
[https://twitter.com/owMessaging ].

    About Commtouch

    Commtouch(R) (NASDAQ: CTCH) is a leading provider of Internet security technology and
cloud-based services for vendors and service providers, increasing the value and
profitability of customers' solutions by protecting billions of Internet transactions on a
daily basis. With six global data centers and renowned technology, Commtouch's email, Web,
and antivirus capabilities easily integrate into customers' products and solutions,
keeping more than 350 million end users safe. To learn more, visit
http://www.commtouch.com.

       
        - Blog: http://blog.commtouch.com/cafe
        - Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/commtouch
        - LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/commtouch
        - Twitter: @Commtouch

    Recurrent Pattern Detection, RPD, Zero-Hour and GlobalView are trademarks, and
Commtouch is a registered trademark of Commtouch. U.S. Patent No. 6,330,590 is owned by
Commtouch. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

       
        Commtouch Company Contact:
        Brian Briggs, Chief Financial Officer
        Commtouch
        +1-703-760-3444
        brian.briggs@commtouch.com

        Commtouch Israel Investor Relations Contact:
        Iris Lubitch
        EffectiveIR
        +972-54-252-8007
        Iris@EffectiveIR.co.il

        Commtouch U.S. Investor Contact:
        Christopher Chu
        Grayling
        +1-646-284-9400
        commtouch@grayling.com

        Commtouch Media Contact:
        Matthew Zintel
        Zintel Public Relations
        +1-281-444-1590
        matthew.zintel@zintelpr.com

        Openwave Messaging Media Contact:
        Kate Carey
        New Venture Communications
        kcarey@newventurecom.com
        +1-650-814-3088

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