Press Release

May 9, 2016
Digital Arts Inc.

m-FILTER® x Soliton Systems FileZen® Available in Fall 2016
～Automatically send email attachments from m-FILTER to FileZen for optimal business support
whilst enhancing municipal information security～

TOKYO, Japan (April 6, 2016) – Digital Arts Inc. (headquartered in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan; CEO: Toshio Dogu; hereinafter called Digital Arts; Code 2326), a provider of information security software, announced the release of a new optional feature for m-FILTER, a gateway email security software for business, public sectors and local governments, partnering with FileZen, a secure file data transfer appliance developed by Soliton Systems K.K. (headquartered in Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan; CEO: Nobuo Kamata, hereinafter called Soliton). This optional feature will be available in Fall 2016.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications pursues drastic reinforcements in strengthening information security in local governments, and recommends to isolate local networks in order to protect information against external threats and attacks. Network segmentation, separating networks connected to LGWAN (Local Government WAN) from networks connected to the internet, is a method to enhance the robustness of municipal governments, however there are a few operational issues that arise by disconnecting internet access from LGWAN.

In light of these circumstances, m-FILTER and FileZen, both with proven track records with municipal clients, formed a technical liaison in order to improve the handling of email attachments. With this option, attachments received by m-FILTER are sent to FileZen for a simple and automatic file transfer between networks connected to LGWAN and networks connected to the Internet. All attachments are sent automatically from m-FILTER to FileZen, including files attached to emails for regular business and attachments that could trigger a targeted attack. This makes it easy to send/receive email attachments between networks that are not connected to each other. This option will be available on a subscription basis, and through this partnership, both products expect to increase market share in the domestic municipal government.

How Digital Arts m-FILTER works with Soliton Systems FileZen

How Digital Arts m-FILTER works with Soliton Systems FileZen

  • * Local governments installing the FileZen/m-FILTER solution require a separate system to sanitize files (attachments).
  • * Revised diagram (July 20, 2016)

m-FILTER has supported local governments for a more reliable security, and as part of a solution to enhance measures against targeted attacks, m-FILTER Ver. 4.7 will be available in June with features to sanitize incoming emails messages. In Fall 2016, m-FILTER Ver. 4.8 will be released with features to allow automatic and easy file transfers between networks connected to LGWAN and networks connected to the Internet.

Digital Arts serves to protect data disclosure and reduce risks against targeted attacks in municipalities across the nation by improving features on existing products and strengthening ties with our partner companies in order to bring the best information security products that meet client needs.

Endorsement

Soliton Systems, K.K. sends their endorsement for the launch of this new solution.

Soliton Systems, K.K. Yoshikatsu Matsumoto, Corporate Officer
Soliton Systems, K.K. welcomes Digital Arts’ launch of the m-FILTER/FileZen optional feature. This collaboration realizes the fine balance of information security and productivity, and we are confident that this will benefit an even greater client base. Both Soliton Systems and Digital Arts strive to continue and provide the most reliable and secure solutions for our clients.

About FileZen
Transferring important and large files between different networks traditionally required USB or other external recording medium, which is not only unsafe, but time consuming. FileZen, an appliance by Soliton Systems dedicated to file transfer, solves this problem with a full-range of security features that includes recording/saving file transfer history, require supervisor permission before file uploads, and setting effective periods to download files. This appliance can also be established in a closed network, where setup and managing FileZen is quick and simple. Check the above link for more information.
http://en.soliton.co.jp/product-top/filezen/
About m-FILTER
m-FILTER is a gateway email security software for businesses, private sectors, and local governments facing the challenge of data disclosure via email, audit requirements and email spams that seem to increase year after year. m-FILTER comes with three features that suit client needs: m-FILTER MailFilter delays internal/external outgoing messages, auto-encrypts attachments, and requires supervisor permission before sending messages; m-FILTER Archive saves email and attachments in real time, and reduces operational load with its high-speed search system; m-FILTER Anti-Spam completely filters and eliminates spam mail using Cloudmark engine, recognized for its highest standard in spam detection. Users can incorporate all three features or select only the features that are necessary to solve issues unique to their organization.
https://www.daj.jp/en/products/mf/
About Soliton Systems
At the time microprocessors came into existence, Soliton Systems, K.K. was established by the then Intel member Nobuo Kamata (current CEO) and 37 investors including journalists, professors and manufacturer researchers whom Kamata met during activities for applied research. From early on, Soliton focused on LSI and other embedded systems and local area networks (LAN), and developed various device drivers, network managing software and the foundation for ISDN. Soliton also has established countless large-scale networks. In recent years, Soliton develops security-related IT products centered on verification and brings various services based on these products. They also focus on a simplified video relay system utilizing cellular network. With proven track record as an independent venture, Soliton went public and has been listen on JASDAQ since 2007.
http://en.soliton.co.jp/
About Digital Arts Inc.
Digital Arts Inc. in an industry leader in enterprise-level web, email and file security solutions. i-FILTER provides web security by giving administrators control over access to web sites while completely blocking malicious sites. m-FILTER provides email security by preventing mistaken transmission of email, archiving full text messages and attached files for reporting, and blocking spam and inappropriate attached files. FinalCode provides file security with password-free automatic file encryption and the unique ability to remotely delete files that have already been sent. i-FILTER, the pioneer and leader of web filtering market in Japan, provides unique added value with its huge web filtering database, the most comprehensive in Japan, at the core of its filtering products. i-FILTER's unique filtering technology has been awarded patents in 27 countries around the world. Digital Arts, founded in 1995 as a software developer, continues to expand its business by bringing high quality products and services to customers who are facing the challenges of the rapidly changing information age.
https://www.daj.jp/en/
  • * DIGITAL ARTS, ZBRAIN, i-FILTER/i-FILTER EndPoint Controller, m-FILTER/m-FILTER MailFilter/m-FILTER Archive/m-FILTER Anti-Spam/m-FILTER File Scan, D-SPA names and logos are registered trademarks of Digital Arts Inc.
  • * FinalCode is a registered trademark of Digital Arts Group.
  • * Corporate names and product names mentioned above are registered trademarks or trademarks.
  • * The information presented in this press release is subject to change without notice.