SEATTLE, October 13 /PRNewswire/ --

- Previews New Network Security Appliance; Teams with Local Distributor, LinkQuest

Who: WatchGuard executives: Fabrizio Croce, SEMEA Area Manager; Bryan Nairn, Senior Product Manager; Chris McKie, Director of Global Analyst and Public Relations What: WatchGuard Technologies(R) to preview new enterprise-class unified threat management (UTM) integrated security appliance, the WatchGuard XTM 1050, as well as present strategic direction for growth in Middle East and Africa. Discussions to include: -- The new WatchGuard XTM 1050 high performance, high security appliance -- WatchGuard's unique technology that defends networks from malicious attacks such as spam, malware, spyware, viruses, hackers and more -- WatchGuard's new distributor relationship with LinkQuest -- Channel partner opportunities for new WatchGuard partners -- WatchGuard strategies for regional expansion and growth When: October 19 - 23 Where: Gitex Technology Week, Dubai - Stand # Z-59, Zabeel Hall How: To schedule analyst or press interviews at Gitex Technology Week please contact Chris McKie, chris.mckie@watchguard.com, or +1-206-218-4921 (mobile)

About WatchGuard Technologies, Inc.

Since 1996, WatchGuard(R) Technologies, Inc. has been the advanced technology leader of network security solutions, providing mission-critical security to hundreds of thousands of businesses worldwide. The WatchGuard family of wired and wireless unified threat management appliances and WatchGuard SSL VPN remote access solutions provide extensible network security, unparalleled network visibility, management and control. WatchGuard products are backed by WatchGuard LiveSecurity(R) Service, an innovative support, maintenance, and education program. WatchGuard is headquartered in Seattle and has offices serving North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Latin America. To learn more, visit http://www.watchguard.com/.

WatchGuard is a registered trademarks of WatchGuard Technologies, Inc. All other marks are property of their respective owners.

Press Contacts: Chris McKie WatchGuard Technologies +1-206-613-3760 chris.mckie@watchguard.com Jimme Peters 24/7 Consulting +1-503-289-5354 jimme@24-7consulting.com

Web site: http://www.watchguard.com

Chris McKie of WatchGuard Technologies, Inc., +1-206-613-3760, chris.mckie@watchguard.com; or Jimme Peters of 24/7 Consulting, +1-503-289-5354, jimme@24-7consulting.com, for WatchGuard Technologies, Inc.