Trend Micro Wins Two 'The Best of VARVision' Awards for Best Software Product and Channel Strategy Trend Micro Enterprise Recognized by Value-Added Resellers Polled at VARVision & System Builder Summit 2004 CUPERTINO, Calif., Oct. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Trend Micro, Inc. (NASDAQ:TMIC)(TSE:4704), a leader in network antivirus and Internet content security software and services, today announced that leading value-added resellers voted the North American operation as having the best software product and best channel strategy. Trend Micro was awarded "Best of VARVision" for both categories at VARVision & System Builder Summit 2004 in Scottsdale, AZ. "VARVision & System Builder Summit attendees are senior decision-makers who directly influence their customers' technology buying decisions," said Eric Lesonsky, senior director for System Builder Summit & VARVision. "For vendor winners and nominees, the Best of VARVision or Peak Performer award recognizes innovation in the North American IT marketplace." Trend Micro has a history of innovations including the antivirus industry's first gateway, mail server and centralized management products. In 2002, the company introduced Trend Micro Enterprise Protection Strategy, an industry unique approach to the managing the impact of the entire outbreak lifecycle. Trend Micro Enterprise Protection Strategy is realized through central management of an integrated security suite and outbreak prevention appliance supported by real time, threat-specific knowledge from TrendLabs, Trend Micro's global network of security experts. From vulnerability prevention to malicious code prevention and elimination, IT managers can proactively manage the outbreak lifecycle with a solution based on EPS. More information on Trend Micro EPS can be found at: http://www.trendmicro.com/en/products/eps/eps/evaluate/overview.htm "This honor shows that solution providers know EPS's value as a blueprint to provide a comprehensive approach to new malware threats, supported by award-winning products and stellar expertise and service," said Trend Micro North American President, Lane Bess. "Solution providers know that Trend Micro has a 100-percent focus on the channel, and gives them tools to address the security needs of both the enterprise and small-medium enterprise markets." About Trend Micro Trend Micro, Inc. is a leader in network antivirus and Internet content security software and services. An acknowledged industry innovator, Trend Micro is the global market leader in server and gateway-based antivirus software. Sold through an extensive global network of solution providers, Trend Micro products and services are used by large enterprises, government agencies, educational institutions, small & medium businesses, and individuals on five continents. For additional information and evaluation copies of all Trend Micro products visit our Web site, http://www.trendmicro.com/. About Vision Events Vision Events, a Gartner, Inc. (NYSE: IT; ITB) company, is a leading producer of highly focused business events that bring resellers and end users together with leading and emerging vendors in private boardroom appointments to form strategic partnerships and secure new business in the technology sector. Additional information about Vision Events can be found at visionevents.com. NOTE: Trend Micro and the t-ball logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Trend Micro Incorporated. All other company or product names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their owners. DATASOURCE: Trend Micro, Inc. CONTACT: Michael Sweeny of Trend Micro, +1-408-863-6384, or ; or David Conner of Access Communications, +1-415-844-6233, or , for Trend Micro Web site: http://www.visionevents.com/ Web site: http://www.trendmicro.com/

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