RTCOMM, a national telecommunications operator, major backhaul network provider and market leader in internet broadband access in Russia and Advascan have entered into a partnership aimed at bringing carrier-class email security services to Russian businesses. RTCOMM has become a Reseller of Advascan services, which will allow it to offer complete email security service to its clients.

As part of the introduction of the service customers will be offered one month’s free trial access to the service. To utilize ADVASCAN™ a customer does not have to buy or install software on any servers, desktops or laptop PCs within the organization. ADVASCAN™ is a simple subscription service, and once activated on a corporate domain, all email - in and outbound - passes through the ADVASCAN™ filter engine before it reaches its destination. Advascan is the complete solution for email security – antivirus, antispam, antiporn and content filtering - protecting data and enhancing the efficiency of email as a business medium.

General Director of RTCOMM, Rostislav Gromov said: As Russia’s largest backhaul Internet Provider we need to maintain a world-class portfolio of value-added services. The Advascan email security service will deliver new value to our customers. We are delighted to enter into partnership with Advascan, a leading player with a winning technology.

Vadim Opeskine, Chief Operating Officer of Advascan said: Russia represents a huge market for email security, and this alliance is an important part of our International strategy. We are honored to have such a strong company as RTComm become our partner.

RTCOMM is a national telecommunications operator and market leader in internet broadband access in Russia, controlling more than 50% of Russian market of Operator’s Internet access. RTCOMM provides access both to operators and corporate customers, being a supplier of complete and seamless info-telecommunications solutions. The backhaul network of RTCOMM is built using MPLS/VPN technology and is the largest IP network in Russia. Datacentres of RTCOMM are located in Moscow, Novosibirsk and Rostov-on-Don. Regional offices: RTCOMM-Siberia, RTCOMM-South, BashRTCOMM.

ADVASCAN is an international Internet technology and software development company, specializing in the areas of network security, intrusion detection and prevention, antivirus, antispam, and email policy management. Its research and development division, ADVA RESEARCH CENTRE, is responsible for all internal technology development work for the ADVA Technologies group. ADVA RESEARCH CENTRE also carries out custom software development projects for international clients.

For further information please contact Natalia Ananieva, PR Director of RTCOMM
Vadim Opeskine, Chief Operating Officer of Advascan

Press Release
23 August 2006.