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Marshal, 8e6 Merge To Secure Internet-based Communication Streams

By: Chris Riedel

12/1/2008

In a recent announcement, Web content security software provider Marshal and Web filtering technology company 8e6 Technologies confirmed an agreement that will combine the two organizations to form Marshal8e6.

The merger will combine the technology assets of both companies and is aimed at addressing the security needs of all "Internet-based communication streams." Marshal8e6 said it plans to provide solutions and services intended to secure internal e-mail, Web sites, and instant messaging, among other things.

"The driving force behind our new company is that the threat environment has evolved and is much smarter than it used to be: reputable websites now have malware buried deep inside; seemingly innocent emails direct users to corrupted content; and instant messages contain infected attachments. Our customers are demanding coordination of content policy and protection across all these major communications streams, and this combination addresses that need," said George Shih, CEO of 8e6 Technologies, in a prepared statement. "Together we will have a broader product line, more advanced technologies and greater resources to deliver best-in-class solutions."

According to the announcement, Marshal8e6 will serve over 20,000 customers in 96 countries. The new company will employ more than 250 people and will keep offices in the United States, Great Britain, New Zealand, and Taiwan.


About the author: Chris Riedel is a freelance writer based in Florida. He can be reached here.