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St. Bernard's iPrism(r) Internet Filtering Appliance Awarded Editor's Choice by CRN Magazine
- CRN Magazine recognizes iPrism with highest honor for its ease of installation, ease of use, short learning curve and robust new channel program -
SAN DIEGO (PRWEB) June 11, 2003 - St. Bernard Software, a global provider of security solutions that protect against data loss, system threats and Internet abuse, today announced that its iPrism Internet filtering appliance has been named "Editor's Choice" by CRN Magazine. iPrism was one of seven hardware and software content-filtering solutions reviewed by the CRN Test Center for its June 2 issue. This recognition follows iPrism's recent selection as an Awards Portfolio Winner 2003 by Media & Methods Magazine.
The only filtering solution to receive the "Editor's Choice" designation, iPrism was recognized with this singular honor for its ease of installation, ease of use, short learning curve and robust new channel program. St. Bernard's SuccessNET Partner Program was praised specifically for its thorough field support, free training, joint sales, qualified lead program and incentives.
Summarizing iPrism's many benefits, CRN Test Center states, "When it comes to dedicated content filtering, St. Bernard Software's iPrism hits the nail on the head. The solution is designed exclusively for controlling access to content. In most cases, solution providers can have iPrism up and running in about 10 minutes. The product offers extensive reporting, configurable categories and granular access control, which are readily accessible via iPrism's browser-based console."
The following is a summary of features that contributed to iPrism receiving CRN's top ranking:
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- Plug-and-play simplicity enabling an initial setup of just a few minutes
- 60 filtering categories, plus eight additional customizable categories
- A policy-driven filtering engine with an intuitive, browser-based console that provides remote-support capabilities
- The ability to integrate with existing user databases and full support for Windows NT user lists and LDAP-based accounts
- Daily updates providing the latest content and category information
- Comprehensive reporting and alert capabilities
- Clear charts and graphs for demonstrating policy effectiveness to non-technical managers
- A robust channel program offering thorough field support, free training, joint sales, qualified leads and incentives
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The full text of the review can be found online at www.crn.com/sections/TestCenter/.
"The CRN Test Center's findings clearly validate St. Bernard's unique approach to Internet content filtering, which combines the effectiveness and ease of use of a hardware appliance with the industry's most accurate URL database," said John Jones, president and CEO of St. Bernard Software. "We have invested a lot of resources and energy into making iPrism the best Internet filtering solution on the market, so it is always extremely gratifying to see outside parties formally recognize our efforts."
St. Bernard's SuccessNET Partner Program provides value-added resellers with the opportunity to sell St. Bernard's trio of best-in-class network security products: iPrism, Open File Manager(tm) and UpdateEXPERT(r). Its benefits include product and technical training, priority technical support, a qualified sales lead program, coaching from channel account managers, preferred pricing, co-marketing programs and demonstration units, as well as a full array of rewards and incentives. Resellers interested in becoming an iPrism SuccessNET Partner can visit its Web site at www.stbernard.com/successnet or call 1-800-782-3762.
About iPrism
iPrism is the Internet access management solution of choice used by Information Technology and Human Resource professionals to help enforce an Internet Acceptable Usage Policy (AUP) within an organization. Winner of the coveted PC Magazine "Editors' Choice" award, iPrism is a cost-effective hardware appliance that monitors, filters and reports on inappropriate Internet access. iPrism enables companies, government agencies and schools to enhance user productivity, reduce liability and optimize network bandwidth usage. For more information about iPrism, please call 1-800-782-3762 or visit http://www.stbernard.com/iprism.
About St. Bernard Software Inc.
St. Bernard Software Inc. is a global provider of security solutions that protect against data loss, system threats and Internet abuse. Through its products and services, St. Bernard Software helps companies protect their bottom line by securing networks against major risks before they happen. The company's products include Open File Manager(tm), which captures open and in-use files that would otherwise be skipped during the backup process; UpdateEXPERT(r), which solves system and application security problems by keeping software patch levels current; and iPrism(r), an Internet access management appliance solution that monitors, filters and reports on inappropriate Internet usage and helps organizations enforce an Internet Acceptable Usage Policy (AUP).
Founded in 1995, St. Bernard Software is a privately held corporation with corporate headquarters in San Diego and an international office in London. Ranked by Software Magazine as one of the world's 500 largest suppliers of software and services, St. Bernard Software's award-winning products are sold and supported through key solution partners worldwide. For more information call 1-800-782-3762 or visit www.stbernard.com.
(c) 2003 St. Bernard Software. All rights reserved. St. Bernard Software, the St. Bernard Software logo, Open File Manager and UpdateEXPERT are trademarks or registered trademarks of St. Bernard Software Inc. iPrism is a registered trademark of Internet Products Inc. Internet Products is a wholly owned subsidiary of St. Bernard Software Inc. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are hereby acknowledged.
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