ContentWatch Releases Internet Protection Tools for Businesses.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 16, 2003 WatchWorks Professional combines highly effective Web filtering, spam E-mail that is not requested. Also known as "unsolicited commercial e-mail" (UCE), "unsolicited bulk e-mail" (UBE), "gray mail" and just plain "junk mail," the term is both a noun (the e-mail message) and a verb (to send it). , and pop-up control tools for small businesses, libraries, government and education ContentWatch Inc., a trusted Internet protection solutions provider, today released WatchWorks Professional. Already one of the most accurate and complete solutions for filtering unwanted content for consumers, WatchWorks Professional is now available for small businesses, libraries, government and education. This software system gives employers the ability to manage and control Web access, spam, instant messaging Exchanging text messages in real time between two or more people logged into a particular instant messaging (IM) service. Instant messaging is more interactive than e-mail because messages are sent immediately, whereas e-mail messages can be queued up in a mail server for seconds or , peer-to-peer networking See peer-to-peer network. and pop-ups. The product is highly customizable and permits administrators to set unique policies for the entire organization, groups and individuals. It also includes powerful, real-time reporting tools. WatchWorks Professional is a client-based system with many customizable options. Each user or group is assigned a unique account that has adjustable filter settings and privileges so access can be tailored to different needs. The administrator and user interface is Web-based allowing for simple management and remote access. WatchWorks Professional also includes a logging and reporting option for each user account, which allows administrators to view activity on a group or individual basis. Administrators can then drill down to get detailed information and reporting about Internet use or abuse. "WatchWorks Professional offers an affordable solution for businesses to help manage risk, increase productivity and protect against legal liabilities," said Brent Bishop, chief executive officer of ContentWatch. "The design of this software makes it easy for any administrator to implement and immediately begins to provide valuable protection to employees and the company." WatchWorks Professional is unique because of its break from traditional filtering engines. Instead of relying on rules or stagnant stagnant /stag·nant/ (stag´nant) 1. motionless; not flowing or moving. 2. inactive; not developing or progressing. lists, every requested Web site, e-mail or pop-up is evaluated by looking at content such as images, key words and data sources. By using this dynamic method instead of standard blacklists, filtering accuracy is increased while false positive rates are diminished. Because of its client-base design, the product provides protection for employees and assets even when computers are unplugged from the company network in the event an employee is working from home, in a remote office or traveling. WatchWorks Professional is also compatible with anti-virus and firewall software. It is the most complete Internet protection solution for small businesses, libraries, government and education. System Requirements To be used efficiently, all computer software needs certain hardware components or other software resources to be present on a computer system. These pre-requisites are known as (computer) system requirements and are often used as a guideline as opposed to an absolute rule. WatchWorks Professional requires Windows(R) 98SE/Me/2000/XP, 64 MB of RAM, 50 MB of hard-disk space, 133 MHz (MegaHertZ) One million cycles per second. It is used to measure the transmission speed of electronic devices, including channels, buses and the computer's internal clock. A one-megahertz clock (1 MHz) means some number of bits (16, 32, 64, etc. + processor, color monitor See monitor. with 800x600 resolution-16-bit color, Microsoft Internet Explorer See Internet Explorer. (R) 5.5 or higher, and an Internet connection. POP mail compatibility for Outlook, Outlook Express, Eudora, Pegasus, Incredimail and Netscape Communicator An earlier suite of Web browsing and groupware tools from Netscape that were packaged as a bundle starting with Navigator 4.0. Communicator refers to any Netscape Navigator product with a version number less than 6.0. . Web mail compatibility for Yahoo! (must sign up for Yahoo! POP mail account) and Hotmail/MSN (forward to POP mail account). Pricing and Availability WatchWorks Professional is available now through the ContentWatch Web site at www.contentwatch.com. Pricing options are available on the Web or you can call ContentWatch Sales at 866-765-SAFE (7233) or by e-mailing to sales@contentwatch.com. About ContentWatch ContentWatch is a software developer of Internet protection tools designed to enable a safer Internet experience for consumers, small businesses, libraries, government and education. The product line consists of: ContentProtect for filtering unwanted Web content; EmailProtect for the filtering and management of e-mail and the blocking of unwanted messages; PopupProtect for managing pop-up ads
For pop-up headlamps, see . Pop-up ads or popups ; ContentAudit for identifying unwanted or uninvited un·in·vit·ed adj. Not welcome or wanted: uninvited guests. uninvited Adjective not having been asked: uninvited guests content on your computer system; ContentCleanup for removing unwanted content; and WatchWorks Home/Professional, a Web filter, e-mail management system and pop-up protection tool in one suite. Based in Salt Lake City, ContentWatch has customers in all 50 states and more than 175 countries. For more information on ContentWatch products, visit http://www.contentwatch.com. |
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