BT Wholesale launches its Netintelligence Internet security software

June 14, 2005

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LONDON -- BT Wholesale today announced the launch of its Netintelligence internet security software, which allows internet service providers (ISPs) to meet the online security needs of children and small businesses.

BT Wholesale also announced its first commercial contract for Netintelligence with the UK 'family' ISP, V21. V21 is one of the first ISPs in the UK to complement its broadband service with Netintelligence, to deliver a highly secure broadband package to parents who are concerned about the safety of their children while surfing the internet.

The Netintelligence security software has been specifically designed to meet the security requirements of today's broadband connected homes and small businesses. Designed for non-technical users, the product provides parents and small businesses with full control to monitor and restrict access to certain websites. This protects children from inappropriate content available online, and helps small businesses to comply with EU legislation governing the use of the internet in the workplace.

Netintelligence also allows parents to monitor and record children's online activities, such as instant messaging, in real time to reduce the risk of exposure to strangers in internet chat rooms and the dangers of 'grooming'.

These features, coupled with its easy to use, 'plug and play' nature, make Netintelligence an ideal internet security solution for ISPs serving the consumer, SME and SOHO markets. By addressing parents' growing concerns around the safety of children when browsing the internet, ISPs can demonstrate their commitment to championing online child safety through the delivery of a value added service.

ISPs can brand the Netintelligence software as their own and can provide it to home and business customers as part of a broadband package, a stand alone internet security offering, or on a 'try before you buy' basis.

Chris Hutchings, director ventures, BT Wholesale said, "Through initiatives such as the worldwide 'make-IT-safe' campaign and the multi agency Internet Task Force for Child Protection on the Internet, both government and the industry are taking positive steps to reduce the threats posed to children by the internet. By selecting Netintelligence to complement its broadband offering, V21 is acting as a responsible broadband provider to both consumers and small businesses - we urge the rest of the industry to follow."

BT Group plc

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