SurfWatch Software Announces Relationships with America Online and Ventana Communications Group

Strategic Insights -

SurfWatch Software, a pioneering technology company, has formed partnerships with America Online and Ventana Communications Group to provide a powerful tool for Internet users to block unwanted sexually explicit material. The company announced the availability of its first product, SurfWatch 1.0 for Windows, at a demonstration before key members of Congress. This software aims to empower parents, educators, and employers to reduce the risk of children and others accessing explicit content.

Key Takeaways:

  • SurfWatch Software, Inc. has announced relationships with America Online and Ventana Communications Group to provide a technological alternative to Internet censorship.
  • The company has launched SurfWatch 1.0 for Windows, the first Internet software product for blocking unwanted sexually explicit material.
  • SurfWatch is a powerful tool for parents, educators, and employers to reduce the risk of children and others accessing explicit content.
  • The software is available for both Windows and Macintosh platforms and supports all popular browsers and major Internet applications.
  • The SurfWatch Subscription Service provides updates to the database of blocked sites to keep up with the constantly changing online landscape.
  • America Online plans to use SurfWatch to expand its Internet parental control capability, while Ventana Communications Group will distribute SurfWatch through their retail channels.

Statistics:

  • 25 years ago, the original software allowing access to the Internet was created, with no idea of the explicit content that would become available.
  • SurfWatch is the first Internet software product for blocking unwanted sexually explicit material.
  • The software is available for Windows and Macintosh platforms.
  • The SurfWatch Subscription Service provides updates to the database of blocked sites.
  • America Online has a large user base, with plans to expand its Internet parental control capability using SurfWatch.

Sources:

  • Business Wire, July 17, 1995.