TMWD Tumbleweed Communications Corp (MM)

Tumbleweed� Communications Corp. (NASDAQ:TMWD), providers of innovative messaging security solutions, today announced that Michael Norwood has joined the company as vice president of global channel sales. In his role at Tumbleweed Communications, Norwood will be responsible for developing overall strategy, direction and vision for Tumbleweed�s Alliance Program (TAP) and channel organization around the world. Norwood will also be responsible for developing and leading the strategy for Inside Corporate Sales. �By bringing Michael on board we demonstrate our continued commitment to partner alliances around the world,� said Jim Scullion, chief executive officer of Tumbleweed Communications. �Tumbleweed is pleased to welcome Michael and his proven record of forging strategic partner alliances and strong channel programs.� Norwood brings nearly 20 years of leadership and operational experience in sales, marketing, channel alliances, and business development. Prior to joining Tumbleweed, Norwood was vice president of business development at Savvion, Inc. There, he successfully managed global resellers, channel sales, and business process outsourcers. Before Savvion, Norwood was vice president of business development at Worksoft Inc. where he led partner strategy development with system integrators and solution partners. Norwood spent several years at Mercury Interactive Corp. where he was responsible for managing global sales and operations for strategic partners. �I look forward to leading a refreshed strategic plan for Tumbleweed�s channel program,� said Michael Norwood, vice president of global channel sales at Tumbleweed Communications. �Our strong messaging security product lines in conjunction with our mutually appealing channel structure will encourage partners worldwide to become enablers of our technology, further establishing Tumbleweed as a leader in innovative messaging security solutions.� Norwood received his Master of Business Administration from Golden Gate University, and has a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Southern California. Tumbleweed�s Alliance Program ("TAP") includes Value Added Resellers, Distributors, and System Integrators that provide a variety of security services and solutions to medium-size, enterprise and government customers around the world. Partners in Tumbleweed�s Alliance Program successfully and profitably leverage Tumbleweed's products to provide comprehensive Internet security solutions to their customers. Based on the partners� commitment to marketing, selling and supporting Tumbleweed products, TAP rewards partners that meet specific certification requirements, grow sales of Tumbleweed�s products, and engage in Tumbleweed-focused marketing activities. In return for this commitment, partners receive greater sales incentives and marketing resources, including but not limited to higher margins and leads. Interested parties can email partners@tumbleweed.com to receive additional information about TAP. About Tumbleweed Tumbleweed provides world-class innovative messaging security solutions for organizations of all sizes. Organizations rely on Tumbleweed's solutions to securely manage their Internet communications, spanning email management to file transfers. Tumbleweed has more than 2,300 customers worldwide, representing industries such as Finance, Healthcare, and the U.S. Government. The world�s most security conscious organizations rely upon Tumbleweed technology including Bank of America Securities, JP Morgan Chase & Co., the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and the U.S. Department of Defense. The company�s award-winning products build on thirteen years of R&D and 25 security patents in the U.S. alone � many of which are licensed by other security vendors, http://www.tumbleweed.com/company/patents/patent_licenses.html. More information can be found at www.tumbleweed.com. Tumbleweed, the Arrows logo, MailGate, SecureTransport and Validation Authority are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Tumbleweed Communications Corp. in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT Tumbleweed cautions that forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based on current plans and expectations as of the date of this press release, and that a number of factors could cause the actual results to differ materially from the guidance given at this time. These factors are described in the Safe Harbor statement below. Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected, particularly with respect to the success, profitability and terms of Tumbleweed�s Alliance Program. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as �may,� �will,� �should,� �potential,� �continue,� �expects,� �anticipates,� �intends,� �plans,� �believes,� �estimates,� and similar expressions. For further cautions about the risks of investing in Tumbleweed, we refer you to the documents Tumbleweed files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, particularly Tumbleweed�s Form 10-K filed March 16, 2006 and Form 10-Q filed November 9, 2006. Tumbleweed assumes no obligation to update information contained in this press release. Although this release may remain available on Tumbleweed�s website or elsewhere, its continued availability does not indicate that Tumbleweed is reaffirming or confirming any of the information contained herein.