TOKYO, June 1, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Internet Initiative Japan Inc. (IIJ) (Nasdaq:IIJI) (TSE1:3774), one of Japan's leading Internet access and comprehensive network solutions providers, today announced the July 2009 release of the IIJ Laptop Security Solution, a new mobile security solution that helps prevent information leaks and other threats through remote operation of the security features on laptop computers on the mobile network.
This solution was developed through the agreement announced last October with Alcatel-Lucent Japan Ltd.,(1) and uses Alcatel-Lucent's OmniAccess3500 Nonstop Laptop Guardian (NLG) security product and IIJ's mobile data communication service, IIJ Mobile service. The solution includes a data communications card with both GPS and UTM(2) features that connects via high-speed 3G mobile network, and a gateway server to remotely monitor and control a laptop computer's security features. This solution enables system administrators to connect to and monitor laptop computers anywhere through the data communications card, and if the computer is lost or stolen, immediate action can be taken to implement security measures and protect vital information on the computer.
This IIJ Laptop Security solution provides the following benefits.
1. Instant remote control of laptop computers anywhere
The data communications card has its own battery, memory, CPU,
and OS, which enables independent operation even when the
computer is off. This enables instance access by the system
administrator to the computer at any time, and security
measures-such as data erasing, backups, system locks-can be
implemented 24 hours a day.
2. GPS and UTM features combined into one data communications card
Even if the computer is lost or stolen, its location can be
obtained via GPS. The laptop will not operate without the data
communications card, thus completely protecting information on
the computer. It also comes with a firewall and disk encryption
feature to protect the computer from unauthorized access and
information leaks.
3. Automatic VPN connection for simple and secure remote access
Insert the data communications card and the device automatically
selects either a 3G, wireless LAN, or LAN network environment
and establishes a VPN connection. There are no complex
operations required to establish a secure remote-access
connection to the company's network.
4. High-speed mobile data communications anywhere in the country
A high-speed mobile data communications environment is
provided using the 3G/HSDPA networik with speeds up to 7.2
Mbps.
See this solution in action at the IIJ booth at the RSA Conference Japan 2009, June 10 to 12, at the Makuhari Messe International Convention Complex.
As an MVNO, IIJ will continue to provide high value-added services that meet customer needs and to support corporate mobile-broadband networks.
Notes
(1) See the press release of October 14, 2008
http://www.iij.ad.jp/en/news/pressrelease/2008/1014.html.
(2) UTM (Unified Threat Management): Integrated management through
a single piece of hardware that contains multiple security
features, including firewall, VPN devices, and intrusion
protection systems.
Solution components:
1. NLG (data communications card) 2. IIJ Mobile (3G mobile data communications service) 3. Gateway server
Security feature highlights:
- Remote data erasing and startup lock
- Security card key (needed to logon windows)
- Data encryption and backup
- Firewall feature
- GPS function
- Automatic VPN connection
Fee schedule (reference price for 50 users):
Initial Fee
- Gateway server rental initial fee: JPY 200,000 (Includes
cold standby server)
- Data communications terminal rental initial fee: JPY 32,000
per terminal
- Configuration/installation fee: Variable (Cost depends on
customer's environment)
Monthly Fee
- Gateway server rental fee: JPY 185,000 (Includes cold
standby server)
- Data communications terminal rental fee: JPY 7,700 per
terminal (Includes IIJmobile fees)
- Gateway server operation/monitoring costs: Variable (Cost
depends on customer's requirements)
* 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/.
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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.