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Tumbleweed� Communications Corp. (NASDAQ:TMWD), the industry�s leading pure play messaging security vendor, today announced that OB10, the leading global B2B e-Invoicing network, has gone live with its managed file transfer solution, SecureTransport�. The solution provides a single platform for OB10 to send and receive electronic invoices over a variety of open standard protocols. By viewing and managing invoices in one place, OB10 will benefit from time and cost reductions as well as more effective and secure service offerings. Previously, OB10 managed and maintained separate solutions for the different connections used in the transfer of complex financial information between numerous trading partners. Faced with an increasing operational and management burden, OB10 required a flexible solution that could aggregate disparate technologies onto one platform and scale to meet the continued, rapid expansion of its customer base. A single platform approach would therefore help OB10 to streamline its service offerings, especially for new customers, while reducing operational costs. As an e-Invoicing network, OB10 had a specific requirement to support AS2 for the secure and reliable transport of electronic data over the Internet. Traditionally, this required the use of costly private networks and leased lines but AS2 has now become an accepted and more cost effective means of transporting digital data over the Internet. Following a broad solution search, OB10 selected Tumbleweed SecureTransport because it met all of its requirements, especially AS2 support. It is one of the industry's most secure managed file transfer solution for moving financial transactions, critical business files, large documents, XML, and EDI transactions over the Internet and private IP networks. SecureTransport�s AS2 Engine expands the product�s operability, providing secure and reliable data exchange with any AS2-certified solution, and enabling consolidation of EDI and non-EDI data exchange on a single platform. Companies such as OB10 can migrate partners and customers from expensive EDI VANs and async/bisync dial-up connections, to a low cost Internet-based managed filed transfer solution with comprehensive security, management and reporting. Tumbleweed built support for AS2 into SecureTransport three years ago, demonstrating its commitment for market-driven, open standards. Andrew Horton, Head of Systems at OB10, said: �Having one system in place to manage, track and audit transactions means that the simplified management equates to more efficient operations. For instance, we have been able to remove the bottlenecks in providing user support. Tumbleweed�s managed file transfer solution enables us to achieve our goal of providing secure e-Invoicing services that continue to meet our customers� needs.� Soeren Bech, EMEA business director at Tumbleweed, said: �For organisations like OB10 that have built their own file transfer infrastructure, SecureTransport is a leading managed file transfer solution that simplifies the administration and management of sensitive data exchanges with a secure, easy to use flexible architecture. Unlike a homegrown infrastructure that is often unmanageable, outdated, overgrown and lacks security, SecureTransport provides a secure, easily managed file transfer solution that interfaces with an organisation�s existing infrastructure investment.� 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 OB10�s continued use of SecureTransport, as well as the functionality and performance of SecureTransport. 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 14, 2007. 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. About Tumbleweed Communications Corp. Tumbleweed Communications Corp. (NASDAQ:TMWD), the industry�s leading pure play messaging security vendor, 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 2,400 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. Our award-winning products build on fourteen years of R&D and 26 security patents in the U.S. alone � many of which are licensed by other security vendors. More information can be found at www.tumbleweed.com. Tumbleweed, the Arrows logo and SecureTransport 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. About OB10 OB10 (www.OB10.com) is the leading global B2B e-Invoicing network. OB10 simplifies and streamlines the complex invoice-to-pay processes. Neither client organisations nor their suppliers are required to implement any hardware or software, and OB10 is independent of data file formats. OB10 can reduce the cost of paper invoice processing by up to 60 per cent and can typically deliver an ROI in less than a year. Operational across Europe, North America and Asia, OB10 is compliant with the requirements of VAT tax and e-Invoicing legislation and receives invoices from suppliers in over 70 countries. To ensure unrivalled and rapid supplier enrolment, each new customers� suppliers are supported by an implementation services team responsible for getting them up and running on the OB10 network. Customers in Europe and North America include: HP, GSK, Agilent, General Motors, Barclays, Crown Holdings, Cargill, ArvinMeritor, Computacenter, Mohawk Industries, Greif, Scientific, Xansa (BT), North Yorkshire County Council, East Lancashire Financial Services, SaraLee, East Riding of Yorkshire Council, LogicaCMG and Kellogg�s.