Calyptix and Third Tier Partner to Combine Internet Security and Remote Services Platform for IT Professionals.

Partners Unify Internet Security and Remote Services Solution to Support Internet Service Providers

CHARLOTTE, N.C. & DETROIT -- Internet security firm, Calyptix Security, has partnered with Third Tier, a leading provider of remote support services for IT professionals and business owners, to offer small business IT professionals the comprehensive security and services resources and expertise they need to deliver IT services at the highest level.

Small business IT professionals can leverage the Calyptix-Third Tier relationship to provide services that will distinguish them in their marketplace with access to extensive security and services expertise on Microsoft technologies, UNIX, networking and Internet and IT security matters.

Third Tier will work with Calyptix resellers to integrate the AccessEnforcer[TM] Internet security product into client networks with Microsoft's Small Business Server (SBS), Essential Business Server (EBS) and other leading solutions to provide a more efficient alternative to traditional vendor support. Third Tier consists of experts focused on small business technologies such as Microsoft's SBS and counts Eriq Neale author of Windows Small Business Server 2008 Unleashed, among its members.

"I have worked closely with this partnership to deploy EBS with the AccessEnforcer and found it extremely helpful," noted Wendy Frank of Accell, Inc., a Philadelphia-based Microsoft certified partner. "Timely and affordable access to subject matter experts saves us time and money and ensures the best result for our clients."

"We're excited about the opportunity this partnership presents to deliver a solution purpose built for small and medium businesses and the IT professionals they depend on," comments Amy Babinchak, Managing Partner of Third Tier. "By combining our focus on the needs of small businesses, we help IT professionals deliver timely and affordable solutions to their customers."

ABOUT THIRD TIER

Third Tier's expertise includes a wide range of SMB technologies including Exchange, SQL, Sharepoint, Virtualization, Active Directory, DNS, Macintosh, AccessEnforcer, ISA, SBS, EBS and general networking. See www.thirdtier.net.

ABOUT CALYPTIX SECURITY

Calyptix manufactures and sells AccessEnforcer, an all-in-one security appliance tailored to work with Microsoft's Small Business Server, related server products and Active Directory to provide network security and control of users, groups and devices from a single interface in a plug & play format that is simple to deploy, activate and maintain. Nearly 200 authorized resellers nationwide distribute AccessEnforcer. www.calyptix.com