Press Release
For Release On
September 03, 1998
For more information, contact:
Nika Herford
Vice-President, Public Relations
Net Nanny Software Inc.
Telephone: (425) 688-3008
Email: <mailto:NikaH@netnanny.com> PR@netnanny.com
Brad McLean
Investor Relations
Net Nanny Software International Inc.
Telephone: (604) 662-8522
Email: <mailto:IR@netnanny.com> IR@netnanny.com
Net Nanny Expands Marketing Initiatives in the UK and Europe
Bellevue, Washington, September 03, 1998 - Net Nanny Software International
Inc. (NNS.V, NNSWF), in conjunction with NetPartner Ltd. (
<www.netpartner.co.uk> www.netpartner.co.uk), reports substantial interest
in the United Kingdom of Net Nanny's unique, award winning filtering
solution that protects children and digital data online and offline. Robin
Bingeman, NetPartner's UK Projects Manager, reports that interest from
Internet Service Providers, value added resellers, sub-distributors, and the
educational establishment is growing at a fast rate.
Recent agreements with Net Nanny include:
Force9 Internet
Force9 Internet will distribute an evaluation copy of Net Nanny on its
Internet connectivity software with a direct link upon expiration to
NetPartner's Web page for purchase and download of the full version of Net
Nanny V3.1. Force9 Internet (www.force9.net), established in early 1997,
provides a range of Internet services. Consistent and impressive growth has
led to Force9 becoming one of the leading providers in the UK, through
aggressive pricing and an award winning level and range of services to both
residential and business customers.
Claranet
Claranet Ltd., an Internet Service Provider ("ISP") based in London and
established since 1996, is the largest independent ISP in the UK. They are
providing their customer base with an evaluation copy of Net Nanny on their
Internet access CD and an upgrade path through NetPartner. They have
undertaken to extensively advertise their association with Net Nanny through
computer trade shows and magazines.
Martin Daly, Claranet's Channel Development Manager, said on the Net Nanny
alliance - "There is an ever increasing number of children who have access
to the Internet and there is a lot of stuff out there they shouldn't be
exposed to. We cannot control what gets published on the Web, but we feel
that we can at least help parents protect their children from the excesses.
The alliance with Net Nanny seems the best way."
Demon Internet
Founded in 1992, Demon Internet is the UK's most experienced provider of
dial up access to the Internet. With over 200,000 subscribers, Demon
Internet was recently acquired by Scottish Telecom in a œ66 million
transaction (approx. US$110million). This acquisition secures Demon's
future as the leading ISP in the UK and provides the company with the
additional telecommunications and utilities infrastructure required for
further expansion in Europe. Under the terms of the agreement, Demon is
providing an evaluation copy of Net Nanny in their new access CDs. The
initial agreement calls for 150,000 copies.
Other Developments
In an effort to promote further awareness of the Company's brand name and
effectiveness, Net Nanny is sponsoring the first Internet Security course in
the UK, at Manchester City College. "Controlling Cybersex" is a new short
course aimed at giving parents advice on how to control their children's
access to unsuitable material on the Internet. The course runs throughout
the summer.
At NetPartner's instigation, on September 9th, Gordon Ross will attend a
conference in Glasgow, Scotland entitled "Child Safety on the Internet".
This conference has been organized by the Center for Europe's Children, a
not-for-profit organization whose partners include UNICEF, the Council of
Europe, the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, and
Children 1st. The conference is intended to raise issues about pornography
and the possible risks of sexual exploitation of children who have access to
the Internet. It is aimed at those who care for children or those who
develop policy in this area, such as the police, foster parents, social
workers, teachers, and others who work within the child protection arena.
Mr. Ross will give a one hour presentation on Internet security.
Other inquiries currently being fielded by NetPartner include approaches for
sub-distribution agreements across Europe and additional discussions with
several other Internet Service Providers. NetPartner intends to be
increasingly active in the education sector and has scheduled attendance at
trade shows specifically addressing the educational market. The current UK
government has already put in place agencies to promote the use of the
Internet in schools, as President Clinton has in the United States. These
policies offer immense opportunities for the Company, which it is well
positioned to pursue.
For additional information, visit Net Nanny's Web site:
<http://www.netnanny.com> www.netnanny.com, or call the Company directly at
(425) 688-3008, or (604) 662-8522.
Net Nanny Software International Inc.
David R. Lewis, B.Eng., C.A.
Chief Financial Officer
The Vancouver Stock Exchange has not reviewed and does not accept
responsibility for the adequacy or the accuracy of this Press Release.
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