Sergeant Laboratories, Inc introduces Aristotle, A Security Solution for Todays Schools at the Florida Educational Technology Conference in Orlando
Named for one of the worlds great thinkers and educators, Aristotle was created to safeguard kids when using one of the greatest educational tools to come down the pike---the computer! Wisconsin-based Sergeant Labs has developed Aristotle, the desktop usage monitor, as a security solution for cyber problems that plague parents and educators and challenge technical staffs.
Orlando FL - March 6, 2002 - Named for one of the worlds great thinkers and educators, Aristotle was created to safeguard kids when using one of the greatest educational tools to come down the pike---the computer! Wisconsin-based Sergeant Labs has developed Aristotle, the desktop usage monitor, as a security solution for cyber problems that plague parents and educators and challenge technical staffs. The flip side of the technological miracle is that the computer network has also become a conduit for such things as bomb threats suicide notes, hit lists and pornography. These are the negatives that school administrators must contend with in todays high-tech environment. To the rescue comes Aristotle, the safe system for schools.
Sergeant Laboratories revolutionary brainchild allows kids to learn while protecting them from potential hazards of computer technology. Developed over the past two years, Aristotle has been specifically designed for the K12 market. Not only does the computer-monitoring device protect students, it reduces cyber vandalism by tracking resources and allows young learners unrestricted use of the Internet.
Aristotle monitors at the computer desktop and automatically notifies educators of unusual or dangerous conditions. In one case Aristotle detected a depressed student composing a suicide letter and automatically notified the schools Vice Principal via email. Aristotles automatic warning system enabled school counselors to prevent a tragedy by intervening right at the desktop.
The researchers and technicians at Sergeant Laboratories have almost a dozen years experience in building sophisticated user-friendly technology. Aristotle is the result of extensive field-testing and feedback from education professionals so that the advanced design is a low cost solution that requires simple installation and easy maintenance. Comprehensive and clear reporting makes Aristotle a plug and go solution for the busy school technical staff.
Aristotle empowers educators to teach effective and responsible computing without restricting and censoring students," said CEO Eric Anderholm, We believe our product is a viable solution to smut exposure or dangerous communication on the Internet. With current technologies, such valid Website searches as 'breast cancer, for example, are blocked and filtered. With Aristotle 'breast cancer would be screened and detected as a valid and appropriate search".
Ken Shaurette, CISSP Senior Information Security Specialist for Omnitech Inc. said, Aristotle automates the monitoring of inappropriate behavior while simultaneously insuring users privacy. It also saves precious time for technicians. Bill Solsurd, Technology Coordinator for the Cashton School District said, For the first time I am able to generate a detailed report for the school board to justify my expenditures. "Sharon Yohost of the Stockbridge school districts adds," The product works well in our multi-tiered school. Aristotle encourages students to make the right choices so that they arent tempted to log onto the wrong sites when they leave the school."
For more information: Sergeant Laboratories, Inc. (www.sgtlabs.com); Phone: 608.788.9143
Email: info@sgtlabs.com
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