Auto Manufacturers Worldwide Select Websense to Drive out Costs by Eliminating Inappropriate Internet Use at Work

    SAN DIEGO--March 8, 2001--Auto manufacturers worldwide are increasing the horsepower of their corporate networks while curbing inappropriate use of the Web at work, according to recent customer additions by Websense Inc. .
    Companies that have adopted Websense software in recent months include auto industry leaders such as BMW (South Africa), Daimler Chrysler (U.K.), Mercedes Benz (Italy) and Volkswagen of America.
    Websense now has 45 auto manufacturers worldwide, including eight of the top 10 industry innovators by size, such as Nissan Motor (Deutschland), American Honda Motor Company, and Hyundai Car (U.K.).
    Websense employee Internet management (EIM) software helps car manufacturers and other organizations manage how their employees use the Internet at work. Websense Enterprise -- the company's flagship product -- benefits technologically advanced car makers by providing a flexible tool to manage Internet use according to time of day, department, and users and groups.
    "Car manufacturers pride themselves on efficiency," said John B. Carrington, Websense chairman and CEO. "In these times of substantial cost reductions to meet their operational objectives, it's no wonder more and more auto makers are adopting Websense Enterprise to protect resources and increase worker productivity. We're also pleased to see retail automotive dealers, car parts stores and automotive clubs following suit and using Websense Enterprise to manage employees at their workplaces."
    Auto manufacturers overwhelmingly choose Websense Enterprise over the company's smaller-suited competitors because of the software's ability to tightly integrate with enterprise-level Internet appliances, such as firewalls and caching engines. Once installed on a company network, Websense Enterprise helps managers customize Internet use for individual workers and their specific needs and duties, from assembly-line workers to brand managers.
    Websense's dominance in the automotive industry is due in part to the company's extensive network of distributors and value-added resellers (VARs), many of which have experience to meet the unique needs of the industry. Websense sells its products through a worldwide network of more than 810 VARs and distributors, blanketing more than 70 countries.

    About Websense Inc.

    Websense Inc. is the worldwide leader of employee Internet management (EIM) solutions. Websense Enterprise software enables businesses to monitor, report and manage how their employees use the Internet. This supports an organization's efforts to improve employee productivity, conserve network bandwidth and mitigate legal liability. Founded in 1994, the company serves more than 12,000 customers, ranging in size from 100-person firms to global-sized corporations. Websense customers include 239 of the Fortune 500 and more than 40 of the Nikkei 225, encompassing 6.6 million employees worldwide.
    Websense is listed on the year 2000 Software 500 ranking and has been honored by the Deloitte & Touche "Technology Fast 50" program. The company also has strategic technology relationships with CacheFlow , Check Point , Cisco and Microsoft . For more information, visit www.websense.com.

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