--New option provides automated firewall configuration and simple
administration--
TOKYO--(Business Wire)--Internet Initiative Japan Inc. (IIJ) (NASDAQ:IIJI) (TSE1:3774),
one of Japan's leading Internet access and comprehensive network
solutions providers, today announced the immediate release of the
Ultra Firewall Option, which provides simple firewall configuration
from the management system of the IIJ SMF sx Service(1), IIJ's
proprietary network service management solution.
This new option provides the following features:
-- Automated firewall configuration
With the IIJ SMF sx Service, the IIJ SEIL routers are configured
automatically when they are plugged into the network. When used in
tandem with the Ultra Firewall Option, the firewall settings can also
be configured automatically. By putting both features in a single SEIL
unit reduces the user's configuration, administration, and maintenance
overhead, while making it easier to raise the level of security.
-- Simple firewall configuration screen
The firewall features are easily configured from the Web-based
user interface. From this interface, the user can freely configure the
firewall filters and other basic settings, as well as the application
gateway feature that links with other security services, and the
threshold monitoring and notification(2), anomaly detection and
notification(3), and other advanced features, which enables users to
adjust security levels to meet their needs. In addition, the schedule
feature can be used to make policy changes and implement new features
at preset times.
-- Management report feature
Through the Web-based user interface, users can access log
analysis reports and monthly reports. This feature can be used to
check on the firewall status on a daily basis. Hit counts and data
transfer volumes can be displayed graphically, and the user has access
to the raw log data (unprocessed access log information), providing
comprehensive centralized administration of firewall features without
the need for specialized tools.
IIJ has regularly added administrative options to the IIJ SMF sx
Service, such as the Winny filter and other security enhancement
features and the Ultra Sendback Service. The addition of the Ultra
Firewall Option further enhances the security features of this
service, and gives administrators centralized control of the many IIJ
SMF sx Service features. The application gateway feature of the Ultra
Firewall Option can be used in combination with various ASP services
such as content filtering, anti-spam and virus checking to create a
unified threat management (UTM) service.
IIJ is committed to improving IIJ SMF sx Service features and to
meeting our customer's diverse needs.
In conjunction with this release, IIJ is offering a campaign.
-- Campaign Summary
-- Eligible Customers:
-- First-time customers applying for the IIJ SMF sx Service
during the campaign period.
-- Campaign Period: From December 26, 2007 to March 31, 2008
-- Benefits:
-- Initial startup fees of IIJ SMF sx Service and the
Ultra Firewall Option are free.
-- Usage fees of The Ultra Firewall Option are free for
the first 6 months.
(1) IIJ SMFsx Service:
A centralized network management system developed by IIJ and based
on the SEIL Management Framework (SMF). This system enables
centralized network management, from configuring network devices to
administration and management.
(2) Scheduled for release in fiscal 2008
(3) Anomaly detection:
A feature that detects an irregular transmission (anomaly) based
on statistical information. Scheduled for release in fiscal 2008.
-- IIJ SMF sx Service/Ultra Firewall Option Fees
Initial Fee JPY 15,000
Monthly Fees JPY 21,000
* These fees are only for the option service. The IIJ SMF sx
Service (installation and adapter rental) fees are separate.
* This option is only available for the SEIL/Turbo service
adapter.
(SEIL/X Series is scheduled for compatibility upgrade in April
2008)
* Prices shown do not include tax.
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/.
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.
IIJ Corporate Communications
Tel: +81-3-5259-6310
E-mail: press@iij.ad.jp
URL: http://www.iij.ad.jp/
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