Press Release

June 2, 2016
Digital Arts Inc.

i-FILTER® Browser & Cloud Ver.5 Multi-Browser Web Filtering for iOS
Available in Fall 2016
～Effective filtering across web browsers, including Safari and other browser apps～

TOKYO, Japan (April 4, 2016) – Digital Arts Inc. (headquartered in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan; CEO: Toshio Dogu; hereinafter called Digital Arts; Code 2326), a leading provider of information security software, announced the release of i-FILTER Browser & Cloud Ver.5, which includes multi-browser web filtering for iOS*1 devices. i-FILTER Browser & Cloud Ver.5 is a cloud-based web filter service to aid business, educational institutions and public sectors enhance work productivity and protect devices against potential threats. This feature will be available in Fall 2016.

As the use of iOS devices such as iPhones and iPads*2 become more common, many people today take their gadgets on the go, presenting a growing demand on more effective web filtering options. The current i-FILTER Browser & Cloud has a dedicated web browser, and through it, provides effective filtering that works regardless of network connectivity, whether it be mobile phone communication network or wireless LAN. On the other hand, being bound to an exclusive browser raised issues that lead to customer voices, such as:

・Is web filtering available on Safari*3, the default browser on iOS devices, since my system is optimized for it?

・Is it possible to filter my learning support app that has a web browser function?

For the first time in Japan*4, i-FILTER Browser & Cloud Ver.5 succeeds to bring web filtering to the OS layer, instead of the application layer, realizing an enhanced web filtering option across multiple browsers. Users will be able to enjoy a safe and smooth access to the internet without changing web filtering setups on the device.

Web Filtering for Multi-Browser

Web Filtering for Multi-Browser

Web filtering for multi-browser will be offered under a separate lineup; a dedicated app will be available for download from the App Store*5. Users with the standard i-FILTER Browser & Cloud browser can pay an additional license fee to install this app and use in conjunction with the current browser.

Digital Arts contributes to enhance efficiency and ensure security by further developing a safe and smooth network environment realized by its cloud-based web filtering service i-FILTER Browser & Cloud.

　　
  • *1  IOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and other countries and is used under license.
  • *2,3  iPhone, iPad, and Safari names and logos are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. The iPhone trademark is used under license from Aiphone Co., Ltd.
  • *4  According to survey by Digital Arts (as of June 2, 2016) as a category web filtering provided by a third-party app developer using Network Extension Framework.
  • *5  App Store is service mark of Apple Inc.
About i-FILTER Browser & Cloud
i-FILTER Browser & Cloud is a cloud-based web filtering service for businesses. Its top-of-the-line web filtering database realizes refined web access controls that match business operational needs, blocks access to websites considered inappropriate and harmful in the workplace, and increases work productivity while guarding devices against various potential threats. i-FILTER Browser & Cloud can be downloaded to your device from App Store and Digital Arts’ website, or purchased through a licensed dealer.
https://www.daj.jp/en/products/if_browser/
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/, 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.