MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(MARKET WIRE)--Oct 21, 2008 -- Radialpoint, the leading provider of managed Internet security and care services to the world's largest Internet Service Providers (ISPs), today announced it has been ranked among the top 10 companies in the $30 to $50 million revenue category in Software Magazine's 26th annual Software 500 ranking. The Software 500 is a revenue-based ranking of the world's largest software and services suppliers targeting enterprise IT organizations. Radialpoint improved its ranking from last year and was recognized for its 68.2 per cent annual growth rate.

"We are pleased to once again be recognized as one of the world's foremost software companies by Software Magazine," said Hamnett Hill, Radialpoint's CEO. "Surpassing last year's Software 500 ranking further validates Radialpoint as a dominant player in the PC security and care industry and recognizes the company's continued efforts to expand into new markets, grow its global customer base and strengthen its position as a trusted provider of security services to the world's leading Internet Service Providers."

The annual Software 500 ranks companies based on total worldwide software and service revenue for 2007. This includes revenues from software licenses, maintenance and support, training and software-related services and consulting. The survey provides valuable information, highlighting trends and growth areas in the worldwide software industry.

"The 2008 Software 500 results show that revenue growth in the software and services industry was healthy, with total Software 500 revenue of $451.8 billion worldwide for 2007 representing 14.7% growth from the previous year," says John P Desmond, editor of Software Magazine and Softwaremag.com "We have added over 100 new companies to the list this year. The Software 500 helps CIOs, senior IT managers and IT staff research and create a strong short list of potential business partners."

Radialpoint offers a comprehensive home PC security solution delivered through Radialpoint's Internet Service Provider (ISP) partners worldwide called Radialpoint Security Services (RPS). RPS provides industry-leading Anti-Virus, Anti-Spyware, Firewall and Fraud-Protection services at its core - with additional Parental Controls, PC Optimizer, Pop-Up/Ad Blocker, Privacy Manager, and Back-up services to complete the suite. Designed for the everyday user, RPS greatly simplifies the experience of accessing and using security, which are still the major barriers to consumer protection online. RPS powers the branded security offerings of world-leading ISPs including Verizon, Virgin Media, AT&T/BellSouth, Bell Canada, TELUS, Videotron and Bell Aliant.

About The Software 500

The Software 500 is a revenue-based ranking of the world's largest software and services suppliers targeting enterprise IT organizations. The list includes both private and public companies. The ranking is based on total worldwide software and service revenue for 2008. This includes revenues from software licenses, maintenance and support, training and software-related services and consulting. Suppliers are not ranked on their total corporate revenue, since many have other lines of business, such as hardware. The financial information is gathered by a survey prepared by King Content Co. and posted at www.Softwaremag.com, as well as from public documents.

About Radialpoint

Radialpoint is a leading provider of managed Internet security and care services for Internet service providers (ISPs). Its Value Added Services (VAS) are currently available to over 20 million broadband subscribers worldwide. Radialpoint's Services and Managed VAS Platform enable ISPs to generate new revenue and significantly lower operational costs associated with supporting and bringing new Internet services to market. Its customers include Bell Aliant, Bell Canada, TELUS and Videotron in Canada; AT&T/ BellSouth and Verizon in the US; and, ONO, and Virgin Media in Europe. Radialpoint is headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with offices in Europe.

For more information, visit http://www.radialpoint.com/.

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     Media Relations
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