Press Release

Calyptix and Third Tier Partner to Support IT Professionals

August 12, 2009 — CHARLOTTE, NC & DETROIT, MI — Internet security firm, Calyptix Security, has partnered with Third Tier, a leading provider of remote support services for IT professionals and business owners. By combining efforts, the two companies offer IT professionals the broad spectrum of resources and expertise they need to deliver IT services at the highest level.

IT professionals can leverage the Calyptix-Third Tier relationship to offer services that will distinguish them in their marketplace and cement their customer relationships. This partnership creates access through a single platform to extensive expertise on Microsoft technologies, UNIX, networking and security matters.

Third Tier will work with Calyptix resellers as an operational resource as resellers integrate the AccessEnforcer™ into client networks with Microsoft's Small Business Server, Essential Business Server and other solutions. Calyptix and Third Tier will also work together to provide enhanced services and troubleshooting tools to address specific needs of small and medium businesses (SMBs).

The AccessEnforcer all-in-one security appliance is purpose built for SMBs with all the necessary network security features needed to address today’s changing threat landscape with an affordable and easy to use solution. AccessEnforcer leverages the value of Microsoft’s Small Business Server 2008, which requires a separate perimeter firewall solution such as AccessEnforcer, with seamless integration with Microsoft’s Active Directory and reporting right out of the box.

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

Third Tier provides remote support services for IT Professionals that serve the SMB market with immediate access to subject matter experts. This approach provides IT professionals a more efficient alternative to traditional vendor support. Third Tier consists of experts focused on SMB technologies such as Microsoft’s Small Business Server and counts Eriq Neale author of Windows Small Business Server 2008 Unleashed, among its members. Third Tier is also thoroughly trained in the operation and integration of the AccessEnforcer product line with other leading SMB solutions.

“This partnership provides a very powerful platform for our resellers to serve and grow their customer base,” comments Ben Yarbrough CEO of Calyptix. “By tapping Third Tier, our resellers can differentiate themselves by aligning with industry leading experts and services resources.”

About Third Tier

Third Tier provides remote support services for IT Professionals, consultants and business owners. Third Tier’s consultant staff includes expertise in a wide range of technologies including: Exchange, SQL, Sharepoint, Virtualization, DNS, Active Directory, DNS, Macintosh, AccessEnforcer, ISA, SBS, EBS and general networking. Partners Eriq Neale and Amy Babinchak have combined experience that makes Third Tier one of the most experienced SMB solution services and solutions providers in the industry. For more information about Third Tier, please visit 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 (SBS) 2008. AccessEnforcer provides comprehensive integrated 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. AccessEnforcer is available through nearly 200 authorized resellers nationwide. For more information about Calyptix, please visit www.calyptix.com.

Calyptix Contact:

Ben Yarbrough, CEO
704-971-8989

Third Tier Contact:

Amy Babinchak, Managing Partner