WatchGuard Strengthens Partnerships in Asia Pacific; Appoints PacRim T

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    SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 25, 2005--WatchGuard Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:WGRD), a leading provider of network security solutions, today announced two new agreements with leading distribution companies in the Asia Pacific market. PacRim Technologies Ltd., a GrandTech company, will distribute WatchGuard's full line of integrated security appliances designed for growing enterprises and small-to-medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Hong Kong through PacRim's strong network of resellers. Transition Systems, a leader in value-added distribution of networking products who has distributed WatchGuard's full range of integrated security products in Singapore since mid-2004, has extended its partnership with WatchGuard into the Philippines.
    Under the terms of the agreements, both PacRim and Transition Systems will be responsible for delivery and support of the WatchGuard Firebox X line of integrated security appliances with full model upgrade capability. The Firebox X line combines firewall, VPN, deep application inspection, intrusion prevention functionality, spam blocking, Web filtering and authentication in a single appliance. PacRim and Transition Systems will also help expand WatchGuard's local channel of authorized resellers in their respective territories and support WatchGuard Secure Partners (WSPs) with programs including training, lead generation, and pre- and post-sales service and support.
    "Our focus is on partnering with value-added distributors who are committed to building a long-term business with WatchGuard. We believe that PacRim's distribution experience and extensive reseller network will help us to significantly grow our business in Hong Kong," said Jeff Hurmuses, managing director, Asia Pacific, WatchGuard Technologies, Inc. "Likewise, Transition Systems' broad distribution channel combined with its in-depth product and market knowledge, technical expertise, first-rate pre-sales support and results-oriented approach has made it a proven and reliable partner to successfully expand our market share in the Asia Pacific market."
    "PacRim offers a wide spectrum of distribution services, covering marketing, sales and technical support to our vendors. In today's challenging network security landscape, we are as equally devoted as WatchGuard in providing growing enterprises and SMEs in Hong Kong with an effective integrated security solution that offers exceptional firewall and VPN capability combined with intuitive ease of use and flexibility," said Marco Chau, business manager, PacRim Technologies Ltd.
    "WatchGuard completes our product portfolio with its all-in-one security offering, thus enabling us to provide a more comprehensive, yet flexible, range of products to vertical markets," said Jonathan Juay, managing director of Transition Systems.

    About PacRim Technologies Ltd.

    A GrandTech company, PacRim Technologies Ltd. is a leading distributor of multimedia-based products in Hong Kong. Desktop publishing, digital video, the Internet, networking, network security, office equipment, wireless communicator and consumer electronics are key areas of focus. Founded in 1988, PacRim Technologies Ltd. has developed a very strong channel with distribution covering retailers, dealers, and systems integrators. Its channel covers a wide spectrum of the market and is capable of handling the education, corporate and consumer markets. In 1999, PacRim Technologies Ltd. became part of the GrandTech group of companies. As part of the GrandTech group of companies, the company provides strong Asian-centered distribution with its head office in Taiwan and satellite offices in China (Beijing and Guanzhou), Hong Kong, Malaysia and Singapore.

    About Transition Systems

    Founded in 1999, Transition Systems is a regional value-added distributor of networking products. Transition partners with selected world-class manufacturers to provide resellers with the best-of-breed quality products. Transition's expertise and focus in networking solutions, customer service and technical support, makes it uniquely positioned to deliver highly value-added services and support to our resellers. For more information, visit http://www.transition-asia.com.

    About WatchGuard Technologies, Inc.

    WatchGuard is a leading provider of network security solutions for small- to mid-sized enterprises worldwide, delivering integrated products and services that are robust, as well as easy to buy, deploy and manage. The company's Firebox X line of expandable integrated security appliances is designed to be fully upgradeable as an organization grows and to deliver the industry's best combination of security, performance, intuitive interface and value. WatchGuard Intelligent Layered Security architecture protects against emerging threats effectively and efficiently and provides the flexibility to integrate additional security functionality and services offered through WatchGuard. Every WatchGuard product comes with an initial LiveSecurity Service subscription to help customers stay on top of the security landscape with vulnerability alerts, software updates, expert security instruction and superior customer care. For more information, please call 206-521-8340 or visit www.watchguard.com.

    Certain statements in this press release, including statements about our ability to grow our business in Asia-Pacific and other statements about our plans, objectives, intentions, and expectations are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. Forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management at the time the statements are made and are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties and inaccurate assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expected or implied by the forward-looking statements. Our actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements for many reasons, including the risk that we will be unable to grow our business in Asia-Pacific as expected, or at all, and the other risks described under "Important Factors That May Affect Our Operating Results, Our Business and Our Stock Price" in our quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2004, and in our Securities and Exchange Commission filings from time to time. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this release.

    WatchGuard, LiveSecurity and Firebox are either registered trademarks or trademarks of WatchGuard Technologies, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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CONTACT: WatchGuard Public Relations Sue Whitcomb, 206-613-6646 sue.whitcomb@watchguard.com or LEWIS PR for WatchGuard Rachel Kim Euretig, 415-277-5400 watchguard@lewispr.com

KEYWORD: WASHINGTON PHILIPPINES HONG KONG SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL ASIA PACIFIC INDUSTRY KEYWORD: HARDWARE SOFTWARE NETWORKING INTERNET E-COMMERCE PRODUCT MARKETING AGREEMENTS SOURCE: WatchGuard Technologies, Inc.

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