Netintelligence and XMA Sign Deal to Protect Government-issued computers for children

Software will shield pupils from viruses, harmful content and online predators

Laptops given to school children under the Government’s Computers for Pupils scheme will include advanced software to protect them online following a deal between Netintelligence and IT supplier XMA Ltd.

Ni Enterprise Manager, a software as a service developed by internet security firm Netintelligence, provides anti-virus, anti-spyware, web filtering and instant messaging monitoring features and will be installed on computers distributed by XMA under the scheme when requested by local authorities. The service, which was recently awarded the CSIA Claims Tested (CCT) mark, uses the internet to centrally monitor policy compliance and deliver protection across de-perimeterised boundaries and networks.

The software ensures children can surf the web safely while completing schoolwork, protected from viruses, inappropriate content and online predators. The programme cannot be disabled by end-users and works no matter how the computer is connected to the internet.

Ni Enterprise Manager was selected by XMA as it enables the company to centrally set and apply end-user policy across all computers. The firm can then monitor the activities of each user remotely, ensuring that children are protected and that the computer is not being used to breach the policy.

Glenn Place, Services Manager of XMA, said: “The ability to remotely monitor and change filtering settings makes Ni Enterprise Manager very attractive to local authorities responsible for ensuring the safety of children under their care.”

Phil Worms, Product & Marketing Director, for Netintelligence said: “We are delighted to have entered into this partnership arrangement with XMA as they are considered one of the most respected IT suppliers in the UK.

“XMA’s use of Ni Enterprise Manager, to protect school children remotely, demonstrates perfectly the power and benefits that a hosted service can deliver. It does not matter how, when or where the pupils connect to the internet using an XMA-supplied laptop, they can rest assured they will be protected from the threats the use of the internet can bring.”

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About Netintelligence
Founded in 2000, Netintelligence is leading the market in delivering web based fully managed, internet security services for consumers and businesses. Netintelligence offers the next generation of internet security products - the 'online' or Software as a Service (SaaS) solution.

Netintelligence uses the internet to automatically provide a wide range of critical security and protection features direct to an end users computer. An 'all in one service' that combines security with comprehensive monitoring and reporting, Netintelligence offers a truly unique service that equally protects both users and their computers from the threats of the internet.

About XMA
XMA is a leading supplier of IT products and services. XMA has been in the business of supplying IT products and services for almost 20 years. Today, with a turnover over £200 million, XMA is supplying more products to more customers than ever before. The company’s basic philosophy of supplying quality products and services cost effectively, combined with knowledgeable friendly staff ensure that its customers obtain the best possible value for money.

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