Spring-Cleaning Children’s Rooms
Astaro Internet Parental Control for Nintendo’s Wii console ensures online protection of minors.
London and Karlsruhe (Germany), (6th June, 2007) - Astaro Corporation (www.astaro.co.uk), a leader in delivering unified threat management (UTM) security appliances, has launched its online filtering service for Nintendo’s Internet Channel on Wii. Astaro Internet Parental Control for Nintendo’s Wii console gives parents peace of mind when their children use the internet. Astaro and Nintendo have teamed up before when delivering advanced filter mechanisms for the Nintendo DS and Nintendo DS Lite Browser.
The Internet Channel on Wii delivers high-speed internet access so that users can search, surf and shop in the comfort of their own home, via their television sets. The Internet Channel not only provides an enhanced and improved surfing experience, but also gives parents control over what their children will be able to view. Users are able to set a password, which in turn can be used to restrict access to the Internet Channel if desired. For users looking for even more protection, Nintendo has included a bookmark in the Wii Browser which links to Astaro Internet Parental Control which allows innocent eyes to be shielded from inappropriate content. In addition to complete content filtering protection, it is also possible to log internet activities of younger Wii users.
By leveraging a list of 17 overall categories, Astaro's proxy filtering system provides the option of effectively preventing children from viewing illicit material on the internet. Automatically updating newly discovered websites, Astaro filters a volume of over 3.8 billion classified internet pages, the industry’s largest and most up-to-date URL database. Through the portal users can sign up for a free trial period of Astaro’s world-class content filtering service. Once registered, they will receive a user name and password to enter into the settings of the browser. From that moment on, Astaro creates a family-safe environment for children that access the internet.
Prices for Astaro Internet Parental Control
As an introductory offer, Astaro Internet Parental Control is available as a one month free trial period allowing Wii customers to fully experience Astaro’s content filtering service at first hand. After that, an optional renewal subscription will cost €10 for two months, or €50 as a single payment for twelve months.
About Astaro
Astaro Corporation is headquartered in Burlington, Mass. and Karlsruhe, Germany. The Astaro Security Gateway, simplifying Email, Web & Network Security, has won numerous industry awards and is protecting over 30,000 networks in 60 countries. Astaro products are distributed by a worldwide network of more than 1,000 solution partners who offer local support and services. For more information, please visit www.astaro.co.uk
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