IIJ and Trend Micro Announce URL Filtering Service Promotional Campaign: Free Web Use Analysis; Prevents Information Leaks and Improves Operational Efficiency.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers TOKYO, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 24, 2004 Internet Initiative Japan Inc. (IIJ IIJ Internet Initiative Japan IIJ Internet Initiative Japan Inc. (Internet Service Provider) IIJ Indo-Iranian Journal IIJ Is It Jazz (Boston band) , NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : IIJIE), one of Japan's leading Internet access See how to access the Internet. and comprehensive network solutions providers, and Trend Micro Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: TMIC TMIC Trend Micro Inc. (stock symbol) TMIC Top Mount Intercooler (automotive turbo systems) TMIC Traffic Management and Information Centre TMIC Training Management Information Center ) today announced that they will provide for a limited time a free Internet usage analysis through the IIJ URL URL in full Uniform Resource Locator Address of a resource on the Internet. The resource can be any type of file stored on a server, such as a Web page, a text file, a graphics file, or an application program. Filtering Service, a Web access service that specializes in restricting employee web use (see below for details). Many corporations are now confronting production losses and exposure to potential information leaks due to personal web surfing Refers to jumping from page to page on the Web. Just as in "TV channel surfing," where one clicks the remote to go from channel to channel, the hyperlink on Web pages makes it easy to jump from one page to another. and bulletin board use by employees. As part of this campaign, this type of personal Internet use will be analyzed from customer proxy server Also called a "proxy," it is a computer system or router that breaks the connection between sender and receiver. Functioning as a relay between client and server, proxy servers are used to help prevent an attacker from invading the private network. and firewall logs. Personal Internet Use and Your Company -- 86% of employees view non-work-related web sites at work, and 45% of these do it every day. (Foundation for Multi Media Communications Survey) -- 4 of the top 10 most harmful viruses of 2003 were propagated through webpage viewing, and 41% of the companies infected were infected through the web. (Trend Micro survey) -- Many information leaks occur through webmail and bulletin board use. Customers facing problems such as the ones described above can take advantage of this free offer to see how the IIJ URL Filtering Service can benefit them. This service provides added security using existing firewalls, proxy servers, and other customer equipment without the need for building a dedicated system. For a small fee, customers can gain access to the network to use the new filtering engine that was established at the IIJ-managed Network Operation Center (NOC (Network Operations Center) A central or regional location for monitoring a large network. Also called a "network management center" (NMC), "service management center" (SMC) or "network control center" (NCC), a NOC may be used to manage a large enterprise network, ) and boost the effectiveness of their network security management. This service uses Trend Micro's reliable and proven InterScan WebManager filtering engine. The IIJ URL Filtering Service Promotional Campaign: Free Web Use Analysis -- Starting March 25, 2004 -- Limited to the first 200 companies that apply -- For this campaign, customers provide their proxy server and firewall access logs for a free analysis. -- Special Offer: 3 companies selected from among the applicants during this campaign will receive the IIJ URL Filtering Service free for six months. *Customers taking advantage of this special offer must agree to participate as an example to other users. To apply, visit the URL below. (Japanese only) http://www.keyman.or.jp/ml/011/10002203/ The initial charge for the IIJ URL Filtering Service will be JPY JPY In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the Japanese Yen. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. 30,000. The basic monthly fee will JPY40,000 and the monthly usage fee will range from JPY10,000 to JPY390,000, depending on the number of terminals subscribed. About IIJ Founded in 1992, Internet Initiative Japan Inc. (IIJ, NASDAQ: IIJIE) is one of Japan's leading Internet-access and comprehensive network solutions providers. The company has built one of the largest Internet backbone (communications, networking) Internet backbone - High-speed networks that carry Internet traffic. These communications networks are provided by companies such as AT&T, GTE, IBM, MCI, Netcom, Sprint, UUNET and consist of high-speed links in the T1, T3, OC1 and OC3 ranges. networks in Japan, and between Japan and the United States. IIJ and its group of companies provide total network solutions that mainly cater to high-end corporate customers. Services range from the delivery of new generation network services over an optical-fiber infrastructure that is optimized for data communications, to the construction of pan-Asian IP backbone networks. The company also offers high-quality systems integration and security services, internet access, hosting/housing, and content design. About Trend Micro Trend Micro Incorporated (Nasdaq: TMIC, TSE See Tokyo Stock Exchange. TSE 1. See Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE). 2. See Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE). : 4704) is a leader in network antivirus and Internet content security software and services. The Tokyo-based Corporation has North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. headquarters in Cupertino, CA, and business units worldwide. Trend Micro products are sold through corporate and value-added resellers and managed service providers. For additional information and evaluation copies of all Trend Micro products, visit our Web site, www.trendmicro.com. The statements within this release contain forward-looking statements about our future plans that involve risk and uncertainties. These statements may differ materially from actual future events or results. Readers are referred to the documents filed by Internet Initiative Japan Inc. with the SEC, specifically the most recent reports on Forms 20-F and 6-K, which identify important risk factors that could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. |
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