As one of the fastest growing vendors in the fastest growing enterprise technology segment, Email Systems has been providing SaaS-based email and Web protection, management and compliance services since 2002. The company protects more than 1,500 businesses and 2.5 million email boxes worldwide. The company currently filters and scans more than 1.2 billion messages per month. "By joining forces, we are poised to provide one of the most unique and powerful security solutions in the industry. SaaS is a disruptive technology that we've seen grow to dominate business applications and expect to see the same with security," said Neil Hammerton, CEO, Email Systems. "The combination of Webroot's global support, the delivery to a far broader audience through our expanded channel reseller network, and our latest product release soon to be announced, we feel like we are poised to take full advantage of a technology sea-change."

Terms of the agreement were not disclosed, however, both businesses will continue to operate within existing market spaces in the near-term. The new organization has also reaffirmed its commitment to a channel-led model in the SaaS space. Moving forward, Webroot will support all existing customers of Email Systems and their current offerings with Webroots world-class support organization that will now be able to offer follow-the-sun service with offices in EMEA, US, Australia and Japan. Additionally, Webroot customers can now obtain a free 14-day trial of Webroot Email Security SaaS. For more information visit http://www.webroot.com/land/webroot-email-security.php