Tumbleweed® Communications Corp. (NASDAQ: TMWD), an industry leader in managed file transfer and content security, today announced the incorporation of O2 Networks into its Australian channel partner program. The appointment is the latest in the expansion of the Tumbleweed Alliance Program locally and the alliance will focus on the successful implementation of Tumbleweed’s sophisticated data security and file transfer solutions with a range of O2 Networks clients.

O2 Networks is an enterprise provider of networking and security consulting services based in Sydney and Melbourne. Established in May 2002 today it supports a wide range of clients across the business spectrum.

“We believe that our inclusion in the Tumbleweed Alliance Program is highly strategic both for our current client base and future business development purposes,” outlined Mr. Euan Prentice, Managing Director of O2 Networks.

“We have an in-depth understanding of the applications and processes for enhanced data security and secure file transfer for our existing clients and look forward to determining the right Tumbleweed solution for a variety of clients in various industry sectors,” he said.

Asia Pacific Partner Growth Continues

The addition of O2Networks to the Tumbleweed Alliance Program has continued the growth of the company’s premier channel alliance program in the Asia Pacific region.

According to Mr. Stree Naidu, Tumbleweed’s Regional Vice President Asia Pacific and Japan, Tumbleweed solutions are now available via a strong network of resellers, distributors and solution providers across the region.

“We are very pleased to make this announcement today welcoming O2 Networks to the Tumbleweed Alliance Program and to look forward to welcoming further clients to the Tumbleweed global network,” Naidu commented.

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