SurfControl And Microsoft Shortlisted For Prestigious CNET Technology Partnership Award

Published 1st August 2006

Alliance with Microsoft gives customers comprehensive network security and enhanced global support...

CONGELTON, U.K. (August 01, 2006)
SurfControl (LSE: SRF), the global leader in Internet protection, has been nominated as a finalist for the prestigious CNET awards for its joint venture with Microsoft to develop the ‘Together You’re Secured’ project.

SurfControl and Microsoft have been jointly nominated for the category ‘Technology Partnership of the Year’, as a result of their development of SurfControl Web Filter for Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server, which combines effective layered security with increased granularity of control for users.

SurfControl Web Filter for Microsoft ISA Server delivers comprehensive network security through a series applications-based firewall, VPN, proxy server and cache solutions, as well as a strong combination of protection and flexibility for Web access.

The joint venture ensures customers benefit from unprecedented overall network security, along with more streamlined management and increased granularity of control, enabling IT administrators to customise filtering options and Web access according to corporate policy.

The CNET awards seek to recognise and reward excellence in innovation and management within the technology sector, and this nomination is a reflection of SurfControl and Microsoft’s commitment to developing integrated, next-generation network security and Web filtering solutions.

“We’re delighted to have been nominated for such a prestigious award. By combining the powerful functionality of two market-leading solutions, customers will benefit from a greater depth of security and increased granularity of control, said Harnish Patel, senior vice president of SurfControl EMEA.. “Improved partnership between vendors can only serve to benefit the customer, with enhanced interoperability, more comprehensive security and better support.”







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