TOKYO, April 17, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Internet Initiative Japan Inc. (IIJ) (Nasdaq:IIJI) (TSE 1: 3774), one of Japan's leading Internet access and comprehensive network solutions providers, today announced the May 2009 release of a new URL filtering function for IIJ's proprietary SEIL series of high-performance routers using NetSTAR Inc.'s Site Umpire URL filtering service.
This new feature enables URL filtering for all terminals connected to a SEIL router. Site Umpire is the market leader in URL filtering in Japan's corporate market, and it can block access to illegal websites, online gambling sites, and other sites in a total of 71 categories. Site Umpire's flexible configurations allow customers to make exceptions and allow viewing of certain sites, and it can even allow viewing while preventing posting to web-based bulletin boards.
Filtering configurations can be centrally managed via the SEIL router, and when used in tandem with the IIJ SMF sx service(1), configuration can be performed via the administrative Web interface. This feature removes the need for additional licenses and eliminates the overhead of configuring each computer on the network separately, which drastically reduces the burden involved in introducing and managing URL filtering.
The filtering database and category list is maintained on NetSTAR's server via the Internet, and the SEIL router references this server with each Internet access request to determine whether to allow the request. The filtering database is not resident on the SEIL router, thus router load is held to a minimum, and filtering is always performed with the latest database updates.
IIJ will continue its development of the SEIL series to provide new features that meet customer needs.
Service highlights
+ Cost
JPY 160,000 /year(2)
+ Compatible devices(3)
- SEIL/B1
- SEIL/X1
- SEIL/X2
+ Compatible services
- IIJ SMF sx Service
- SEIL Rental Service
+ Main features
- Internal database URL filtering
+ URLs are registered as a pattern, and access can be blocked to
URLs that match that pattern.
- Prevent posting
+ Web pages can be viewed but posting to websites is blocked (to
prevent data leaks via blogs and other bulletin board type sites).
- Sender IP address list
+ IP addresses of individual computers can be registered for
filtering. Entire IP address blocks can also be registered to
filter a range of computers on the network.
- Access blocking to specific IP addresses
+ Access can be allowed or denied by its IP address.
- URL filtering status display
+ The category of sites accessed, sender's IP address, and number
of accesses can be displayed for each computer.
- URL or category log export
+ URL access log and category identifier can be managed via a
syslog server. Analysis can be performed by the customer.
- Other features
+ Redirect to access blocking notice, default path blocking when
URL filtering service is offline.
Customers who are already using devices that are compatible with the IIJ SMF sx Service or the SEIL Rental Service, or customers that purchase one of these devices, can receive a thirty-day trial of Site Umpire for free.
1. IIJ SMF sx Service
A service based on IIJ's proprietary centralized network
management system, SMF (patent no. 3774433). This service can
be used to administer the entire network, from configuration
of network devices to operation and maintenance.
2. One license can be used for up to 50 computers. Price does not
include tax.
3. Compatible with firmware version 2.30 and later versions.
About IIJ
Founded in 1992, Internet Initiative Japan Inc. (IIJ) (Nasdaq:IIJI) (Tokyo Stock Exchange TSE1: 3774) is one of Japan's leading Internet-access and comprehensive network solutions providers. IIJ and its group of companies provide total network solutions that mainly cater to high-end corporate customers. The company's services include high-quality systems integration and security services, Internet access, hosting/housing, and content design. Moreover, the company has built one of the largest Internet backbone networks in Japan, and between Japan and the United States. IIJ was listed on NASDAQ in 1999 and on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 2006. For more information about IIJ, visit the IIJ Web site at http://www.iij.ad.jp/en/.
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The statements within this release contain forward-looking statements about our future plans that involve risk and uncertainty. These statements may differ materially from actual future events or results. Readers are referred to the documents furnished 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.