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Demand for Smarter Cybersecurity Solutions Drives Strong Growth for Webroot in First Fiscal QuarterBROOMFIELD, Colo., Nov. 24, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Webroot, the market leader in intelligent cybersecurity for endpoints and collective threat intelligence, today announced highlights from its first fiscal quarter operations, which ended September 30, 2015. Among the achievements for the quarter were significant growth across all business segments, driven by strong customer demand for Webroot SecureAnywhere® solutions and substantial increase in channel and MSP partnerships. The company also introduced new security innovations and industry-leading research during the quarter. Double-digit Growth in New Business Continues "Our first quarter double-digit revenue growth demonstrates a significant shift in the industry to adopt our Smarter Cybersecurity approach," said Dick Williams, Webroot CEO. "Building on the record growth we posted in FY15, we have started FY16 with strong results in all segments and in all regions. We enter this quarter with solid pipelines in all segments and with new product offerings that will enable us to ramp up throughout the remainder of the year." New Security Innovation Introduced Strategic Security Alliances and Partnerships Menlo Security has integrated the Webroot BrightCloud® Web Classification Service into its Menlo Security Isolation Platform. The URL classification information provided by Webroot delivers a key component of Menlo Security Web Isolation Service, enabling robust forensic and policy abilities, crucial for IT and security professionals. Channel Focus Fuels International Expansion With over 700 new MSP partners added during the quarter, Webroot's global business expansion is strengthening partners' product portfolio with Webroot SecureAnywhere® Business Endpoint Protection to help business customers benefit from improved malware detection, next generation endpoint protection, system performance, and overall productivity. Thought Leadership Within the quarter, Webroot also released the results of its survey on Mothers' Perceptions about Their College Students' Online Safety, which came on the eve of National Cyber Security Awareness Month. The data showed that one in four moms report their child did not have a cybersecurity solution installed on their computer. When asked why, many (37 percent) responded that they "didn't think about it." Furthermore, of the 69 percent of moms who report their student does have security installed, 36 percent can't recall the name. Webroot will use this data to work with consumer organizations to educate parents and students on the risks of Internet use and ways to protect against infection and identity theft. About Webroot Social Media: Twitter | LinkedIn | YouTube | Facebook ©2015 Webroot Inc. All rights reserved. Webroot, SecureAnywhere, Webroot SecureAnywhere, BrightCloud, and Smarter Cybersecurity are trademarks or registered trademarks of Webroot Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners. Logo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121016/LA94090LOGO To view the original version on PR Newswire, visit:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/demand-for-smarter-cybersecurity-solutions-drives-strong-growth-for-webroot-in-first-fiscal-quarter-300183600.html SOURCE Webroot |