webwasher.com Introduces DynaBLocator, the First URL Filter Database to Use Cobion Image Recognition Technology.Business Editors/High Tech Writers HANNOVER, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 22, 2001 DynaBLocator(TM) delivers the industry's largest and most relevant filter list to dynamically block unwanted text and images from corporate networks webwasher.com AG, a leading global developer of Internet filtering software backed by German electronics giant Siemens, today at CeBIT announced DynaBLocator for WebWasher Enterprise Edition (EE), the first enterprise 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. filter database to use exclusive image recognition technology from Cobion AG, the market leader in digital image analysis, to track changing visual content on millions of Web pages. In addition to image filtering, DynaBLocator harvests data from more than a dozen sources to find, classify and block text-based content in 59 categories, offering businesses a highly accurate and flexible tool to manage Internet access See how to access the Internet. , bandwidth and security. Unlike static and manual filter lists, DynaBLocator tracks images and Web pages as they change on a daily basis, performing extensive accuracy and relevancy tests to generate an efficient, comprehensive filter list. DynaBLocator uses the Cobion technology to locate content in the racism, pornography, sports and online shopping categories, while the Platform for Internet Content Selection (World-Wide Web) Platform for Internet Content Selection - (PICS) A standard for meta-data associated with World-Wide Web content, originally designed to help parents and teachers control what children access on the Internet, but also used for code signing and privacy. (PICS), various methods of text analysis and localized content rating systems provide multi-layer protection in other categories. In addition, DynaBLocator features a quality control system that uses people to train the system for maximum accuracy. The database is updated daily and can be managed via WebWasher EE's remote Web interface. "DynaBLocator moves enterprise Internet access management beyond keyword filters to a system that can keep pace with rapidly changing images and content, even shifting domain names and URLs," said Horst Joepen, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of webwasher.com. "Image recognition technology is the perfect complement to our Media-Type filter technology, which filters malicious mobile code such as ActiveX controls. We've worked closely with Cobion to provide a granular, relational filter database that gives IT managers real control over employee Internet access and protection from the legal risks of objectionable content." WebWasher EE allows companies to build an Internet access architecture that addresses diverse employee populations, and can even be customized at the individual and site levels. It is compatible with leading firewalls, proxy servers and caches, including CheckPoint Firewall, SQUID and NetCache, and is the only filter that is certified to work with iCAP devices. "Organizations are finding that responsible Internet use is more than just a network management issue -- it has legal and monetary consequences that cannot be addressed through policy alone," said Joerg Lamprecht, CEO of Cobion. "This is what drives us to continually refine our image technology and partner with access management companies like webwasher.com. DynaBLocator represents efficient and effective protection against unwanted content and will help companies stem the continued decline in employee productivity." WebWasher also announced the immediate availability of its German Language Cultural Context filter database, a comprehensive filter list for German-speaking countries. The database consists of a base package with culturally relevant top-level domains (.com, .net, .org, .de), as well as add-on packages with additional content from other cultural contexts. European Union European Union (EU), name given since the ratification (Nov., 1993) of the Treaty of European Union, or Maastricht Treaty, to the European Community and U.S. filter databases are scheduled for release in June. About webwasher.com AG Based in Paderborn, Germany, webwasher.com AG was founded in October 1999 to create new efficiencies in Internet use and to improve user experience and productivity. Webwasher.com has since established itself as a leader in the burgeoning market for enterprise-level Internet content filtering See Web filtering and parental control software. tools for enhanced corporate productivity, privacy and security. Webwasher.com AG received initial funding from Siemens subsidiary Siemens Venture Capital GmbH and Invision AG of Zug/Switzerland, a member of BHS BHS beta-hemolytic streptococci. Holding GmbH, which is an affiliate of Metro Group. Additional shareholders are Siemens AG Siemens AG German electrical-equipment manufacturer. The first Siemens company, Siemens & Halske, was founded in Berlin in 1847 to build telegraph installations. and webwasher.com's management team. About Cobion AG Cobion is the leading visual content platform for business, communications and entertainment. The company's advanced technology applications include deep image searches for visual content on the Web, including symbols, signs, faces, or words within images. Specific applications include Cobion's industry leading Brand Protection Service; fine-grain filtering services for portals and destination sites; trademark searches; copyright enforcement; protection of licensed media properties; and packaged entertainment products. Cobion's customers include Adidas, ADAC ADAC Allgemeiner Deutscher Automobil Club (German automobile club) ADAC Aboriginal Drug and Alcohol Council ADAC Art Directors and Artists Club (Sacramento, California) ADAC Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council , Dow Chemical, Daimler Chrysler, Carl Zeiss
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