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Netbox Blue Integrates YouTube for Schools
2012-04-11 17:25

Netbox Blue enables teachers to utilise YouTube videos in the classroom and limit access to undesirable videos.

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia – 11 April 2012

Australia’s leading provider of innovative internet management solutions for schools has enabled YouTube For Schools integration with the award winning Netbox Blue SecurED solution.  The free-of-charge enhancement allows schools to easily limit YouTube access to videos approved by the school. Schools sign-up to YouTube For Schools with YouTube and enter their YouTube school ID into the SecurED platform with immediate effect.  The Netbox Blue solution is implemented in a matter of seconds compared to complex URL rewrite rules required by other systems. 

The new YouTube For Schools solution utilises Netbox Blue’s patented SafeChat® pattern matching technology that enables schools and businesses to protect users and the organisation from unwanted inbound social media and email conversations.  SafeChat® also provides real-time moderation of web 2.0 traffic that can protect the organisation from unauthorised outbound conversations including Tweets, Facebook posts, emails and the like.

Watch a video demonstration | Read the YouTube for Schools Data Sheet

About YouTube For Schools

YouTube For Schools lets schools access free educational YouTube videos while limiting access to other YouTube content.  Students can learn from more than 400,000 educational videos, from well-known organisations and can also customise their YouTube For Schools experience, adding videos that are only viewable within their school network.
YouTube For Schools

About Netbox Blue

Netbox Blue is a leading provider of innovative internet compliance, management and security solutions.  Our real-time social media and web 2.0 pattern matching technology immediately reports on inappropriate communications.  With systems deployed in more than twenty countries, Netbox Blue protects business, education, government and not-for-profit organisations with next generation security solutions.  Netbox Blue is privately held and headquartered in Brisbane, Australia with approximately thirty employees.

For more information please contact Peter Geale, Global Marketing Manager, Netbox Blue.  peter [dot] geale [at] netboxblue [dot] com.  Netbox Blue logo is available on request.

Netbox Blue announced as IBM Beacon Award Finalist 2012
2012-03-02 10:07

IT Innovator Netbox Blue receives global recognition at 2012 IBM Beacon Awards - 2 years running - A stand out amid more than 100,000 IBM global business partners.

IBM Beacon Awards recognize technical excellence, industry expertise and innovative solutions for IBM products and services.

Brisbane, Qld, Australia – 02 Mar 2012 Innovative technology leader Netbox Blue was named Finalist at the IBM Beacon 2012 Awards in the Outstanding Solution for Midsize Businesses category.

Netbox Blue Chairman John Fison and Chief Technology Officer Trent Davis were invited to the 2012 IBM PartnerWorld Leadership Conference, in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA to receive the Finalist Award. The exclusive global event brings together more than 1,500 Business Partners and IBM executives from around the world to share best practices for delivering innovation and value for their mutual customers. IBM's new President and CEO Ginni Rometty presented the awards and delivered the keynote address.

The Beacon Awards are a central and vital element of IBM's Business Partner recognition program. Finalists are chosen from among hundreds of nominations by leading industry journalists, analysts and IBM executives.

"Netbox Blue is thrilled to receive international recognition from IBM two years on the trot for our innovative Internet management technology. Our solutions are being used by a growing number of businesses and schools across the globe. We are delighted to partner with IBM to bring these innovative solutions to market and to continue our expansion," said John Fison, Chairman, Netbox Blue.

The IBM Beacon Awards provide a wide range of industry recognition, increased visibility and promotional opportunities to award winners and finalists. This year's awards recognized Business Partner achievements across a number of award categories.

In 2011, Netbox Blue was named a winner in the Outstanding IBM System x and BladeCenter Solution category, and this year has gained further recognition in the Outstanding Solution for Midsize Businesses category.

"The IBM Beacon Award winners and finalists are IBM Business Partners who have delivered unique and innovative solutions that raise the standard for business excellence and deliver client value with industry-specific transformative solutions," said Mark Hennessy, general manager, IBM Global Business Partners and Midmarket. "These awards reflect the breadth of our commitment to helping IBM Business Partners build skills, support clients, and pursue new opportunities for profitable growth worldwide."

About Netbox Blue

Netbox Blue is a leading provider of innovative internet compliance, management and security solutions including real-time social media moderation and analysis. With systems deployed in more than twenty countries, Netbox Blue protects business, education, government and not-for-profit organisations with next generation security solutions. Netbox Blue is privately held and headquartered in Brisbane, Australia with approximately thirty employees.

Netbox Blue logo and IBM Finalist Award image are available on request.

Available for interview: John Fison, Chairman, Netbox Blue.

Contact
Peter Geale, Global Marketing Manager, Netbox Blue
peter [dot] geale [at] netboxblue [dot] com - Email
+61 2 8090 7779 - Telephone

Netbox Blue expands to Brazil with new Distribution Partner A10ti.
2012-02-17 14:12

February 2012

Netbox Blue has appointed A10ti  to distribute Netbox Blue's innovative internet management solutions in Brazil. A10ti is headquartered in São Paulo and is a value-added Distributor with a well developed reseller program, strong technical expertise and distribution capabilities. Netbox Blue has been selling its Total Internet Management solutions across Central and South America for several years.

"This expansion fits with our goal to expand globally in fast-growing markets," commented Netbox Blue Chairman John Fison. "A10ti is an experienced and innovative Distributor that will enable Netbox Blue to grow in the region."

Belmir Menegatti, President of A10ti confirmed that the Netbox Blue product family will enable A10ti to better serve their existing and new resellers across Brazil with its unique technology.   Netbox Blue has provided A10ti with training and other support to enable A10ti to successfully launch with Netbox Blue in Brazil.