Trend Micro Achieves IBM Premier Business Partner Status and Highlights Integrated Endpoint Security Capabilities With IBM's Tivoli Endpoint Management Platform at IBM Pulse 2011

LAS VEGAS, March 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Trend Micro, a global cloud security leader specializing in Internet content security and threat management, today at IBM Pulse 2011 announced its new IBM Premier Business Partner status, accorded to industry partners that have demonstrated superior skills and market success, and have actively collaborated with IBM to deliver significant client value through innovative solutions.

During the show, Trend Micro is highlighting its anti-malware integration into IBM's recently announced Tivoli Endpoint Management platform, delivering the industry's only fully integrated endpoint management and security solution. See IBM's press release here.

Trend Micro, which recently revealed its Cloud Security Plan for every stage of a customer's cloud and virtualization security journey, will also be speaking on how companies can reap the benefits of virtualization and cloud computing without giving up high levels of security along the way. Trend Micro executives have been invited to speak on topics that include:

• Securing cloud services: Who's responsible for securing what?
• Smarter security for a smarter planet: Cloud-based protection.
• Critical building blocks for next generation datacenters: IBM System z and the Trend Micro Smart Protection Network. This session will be Livestreamed and archived at http://www.livestream.com/ibmsoftware.
• How Workday integrated Trend Micro's anti-malware for a complete endpoint security solution.

"As Trend Micro embarks on a new phase in cloud security, we are proud to have the industry support of technology leaders such as IBM. Our newly acquired IBM Premier Business Partner status, along with our work with IBM in creating a new standard for endpoint protection are achievements we are delighted to showcase during IBM Pulse 2011," said Wael Mohamed, executive vice president, corporate strategy, Trend Micro.

Trend Micro was also a finalist for the 4th annual IBM Tivoli Awards, which recognizes Business Partners for their technical excellence and innovative solutions based on IBM Tivoli products and services.

About Trend Micro:

Trend Micro Incorporated, a global leader in Internet content security, focuses on securing the exchange of digital information for businesses and consumers. A pioneer and industry vanguard, Trend Micro is advancing integrated threat management technology to protect operational continuity, personal information, and property from malware, spam, data leaks and the newest Web threats. Visit TrendWatch at www.trendmicro.com/go/trendwatch to learn more about the latest threats. Trend Micro's flexible solutions, available in multiple form factors, are supported 24/7 by threat intelligence experts around the globe. Many of these solutions are powered by the Trend Micro Smart Protection Network infrastructure which delivers advanced protection from the cloud, blocking threats in real-time before they reach you. A transnational company, with headquarters in Tokyo, Trend Micro's trusted security solutions are sold through its business partners worldwide. Please visit www.trendmicro.com.

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