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Japan-based NTT Communications plans to launch a new internet gateway service, Secure ICT over VPN, on October 1, 2008. The new service can be accessed through the company's virtual private network services such as e-VLAN, Arcstar IP-VPN and Group-VPN. The new service is claimed to combine a software-as-a-service-base internet gateway and an integrated virtual private network in a single package with one-stop support. According to the company, corporate customers will be able to use the...

With both Microsoft and Google introducing new private browsing features in their Internet browsers, employers are concerned that it will lead to an increase in recreational browsing by employees. In fact, many pundits in the industry are affectionately naming the feature "porn mode" as it gives users the ability to view adult sites without leaving evidence. According to WebSpy COO, Lagis Zavros, "There should be no concern for employers." These features have no doubt been introduced by...

Cymphonix, a provider of technology to optimize and automate internet security, has announced that Llano Independent School District in Llano, Texas, has integrated the Cymphonix Network Composer DC30X to provide content filtering, bandwidth prioritization and track individual user internet activities within its district. Prior to purchasing the Cymphonix device, Llano Independent School District (ISD) IT administrators were faced with two problems: anonymous proxies and lack of visibility...

Cymphonix has announced that Llano Independent School District in Llano, Texas, has integrated the Cymphonix Network Composer DC30X to provide superior content filtering, bandwidth prioritization and track individual user Internet activities within its district. Prior to purchasing the Cymphonix device, Llano ISD IT administrators were faced with two major problems: anonymous proxies and lack of visibility into network traffic. IT administrators knew that students were able to bypass...

With the opening ceremonies of the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympic Games complete and over 210 million Internet users in the United States alone looking to keep tabs on scheduled competitions, many companies may fear that the constant streaming of live video from NBCOlympics.com will bog down their networks and completely stall normal productivity rates for the next 17 days. Since more and more applications are moving online, this increased strain on an organization's network has the potential to...

Secure email and Web gateway security provider Marshal today announced that all customers using WebMarshal, the company's secure Web gateway, are protected from threats that may be created from the recently disclosed Domain Naming System (DNS) security vulnerability. "We know that many of our customers were alarmed when they read about the DNS vulnerability and we've been assuring them that if they are using WebMarshal, they are fully protected as long as they are using integrated malware...

Cymphonix, a provider of internet security solutions, has announced that Attleboro Public Schools in Attleboro, Massachusetts, has integrated three Cymphonix Network Composer DC30XS appliances and one Network Composer DC50XS appliance. Cymphonix has integrated with appliances to limit non-critical web browsing, stop anonymous proxies and other filter bypass methods, and prioritize bandwidth so educators have faster access to the tools they need and use the most. Kevin Santiago, CEO at...

Cymphonix has announced that Attleboro Public Schools in Attleboro, Mass., has integrated three Cymphonix Network Composer(TM) DC30XS appliance and one Network Composer DC50XS appliance to limit non-critical web browsing, stop anonymous proxies and other filter bypass methods, and prioritize bandwidth so educators have faster access to the tools they need and use the most. "When I first came on board with Attleboro Schools, they were only using IP Cop," said Jonathan Plourde, Network Systems...

Sun Microsystems, Inc. (Nasdaq:JAVA), today announced the availability of the Sun Web Stack, a fully supported and integrated enterprise-quality AMP (Apache/MySQL/Perl or PHP) stack for Solaris(TM) and Linux operating systems. The Web Stack software includes the open source, standards-based software most commonly used for Web-tier application development and services. Download the Web Stack at http://www.sun.com/webstack Sun also announced that it is open sourcing the core components of...

8e6 Technologies, the leader in Internet filtering and reporting for the K-12 market, today announced the company won 165 new K-12 education customers in the first two quarters of 2008. With the addition of Western Ohio Computer Organization and the State of Connecticut, among others, 8e6 Technologies now boasts nine state-wide contracts; 50 percent or more of the state Internet service provider (ISP) contracts in Iowa, Texas and New York; and the five largest Florida districts as customers....