PixAlert Introduces PixAlert Enterprise for the Healthcare Industry
PixAlert, the first software supplier to protect firmsÂ’ PCs from inappropriate and illegal images originating from any source, today announced PixAlert Enterprise for the Healthcare Industry.
New Orleans, LA (PRWEB) April 30, 2005
Health Care Compliance Conference--April 17, 2005 — PixAlert, the first software supplier to protect firms’ PCs from inappropriate and illegal images originating from any source, today announced PixAlert Enterprise for the Healthcare Industry.
Illegal or inappropriate images on hospital PCs can expose hospital directors, management and employees to criminal and civil claims. In fact, according to The Center for Internet Studies, more than 60 percent of U. S. firms have disciplined – and more than 30 percent have terminated – employees for inappropriate uses of the Internet.
In response to HIPAA and other regulations, many hospitals are upgrading their IT infrastructures and implementing new Web-based applications that are based on WiFi networks. These new technologies can leave hospitals vulnerable to having illegal or in appropriate images more readily downloaded onto hospital PCs. The PixAlert Enterprise software uses patent-pending technology to deliver a powerful multi-source image detection and analysis solution that provides comprehensive protection against inappropriate and illegal images originating from network entry points and PC add-ons. Such sources may include gateways, media, USB ports, 3G cellular and WiFi hotspots. PixAlert EnterpriseÂ’s sensitivity of image monitoring can also be adjusted by each hospitalÂ’s department allowing images that are appropriate for specific departments to be viewed freely.
“Healthcare providers face the same corporate compliance pressures as other companies, and many of their industry regulations are far more stringent,” John Nolan, PixAlert, CEO. “Many hospitals today are struggling to find a balance between unrestricted employee access to the Web for research purposes with compliance of hospital computer usage and HR policies around hostile work environments. PixAlert addresses these issues because it detects inappropriate and illegal electronic images, safeguards against these ‘visual viruses’ originating from any source and seamlessly integrates and supports a hospital’s compliance policies. It is an ideal complement to a hospital’s security infrastructure.”
PixAlert Benefits
Reduces the risk of civil or criminal litigation Enforces “acceptable use” policies to protect the hospital’s reputation Helps to curb inappropriate and costly network traffic and storage requirements Improves productivity and return on Internet investment PC/server-based to mitigate risk associated with out-of-band introduction of material from sources such as WiFi, USB keys, Firewire, DVD, memory sticks. Transparently monitors without impeding technology performance or end-user ability to work
By implementing PixAlert Enterprise or risk assessment service, hospitals can better comply with corporate policies on inappropriate and illegal content. PixAlert helps manage employee computer use effectively, while simultaneously reducing security and legal risks, improving IT resource management, providing a protected working environment and enhancing employee productivity. PixAlertÂ’s unique screen assessment technology delivers non-intrusive content monitoring and the capability to unobtrusively audit suspect computers in the workplace.
PixAlert Enterprise is comprised of PixAlert Monitor and PixAlert Auditor:
PixAlert Monitor
PixAlert Monitor provides multi-source image detection and analysis. It resides on all corporate computer assets, watching screen content for inappropriate or illegal image content. Regardless of the source, when an improper image is viewed, a record is created in a machine specific audit log and an immediate alert is sent to the administrator console. When an alert is received, the designated administrator, who can initiate appropriate action, can view a thumbnail representation of the image, along with the machine name, user name, date-time and the program used.
PixAlert Auditor
PixAlert Auditor provides stored image detection and analysis. It is deployed from a server, run locally on a suspect computer or can be deployed to scan multiple computers on a network. It carries out a full audit scan of the images stored on a corporate computer asset and ranks them on the basis of their inappropriateness. Suspect images, which transgress a pre-defined threshold, are presented to the designated administrator in a user-friendly gallery. The scan provides a full report on its findings and the administrator can add any inappropriate images found to a case file. PixAlert Auditor can also remove inappropriate images stored on computers.
PixAlert Enterprise is available immediately for between $18 to $25/client machine. PixAlert also provides a variety of implementation and auditing services that complement its software offering.
About PixAlert (www. pixalert. com)
PixAlert provides software and services that protect organizations and their staff from the legal ramifications of viewing inappropriate and illegal images ("visual viruses") on workplace computers. Sold exclusively through industry partners, its flagship PixAlert Enterprise provides a powerful image detection and analysis solution that protects against inappropriate material being introduced to enterprise desktops from any source. Unlike gateway-based offerings, PixAlert is PC/server-based to safeguard against Internet, email, CD/DVD, USB key, WiFi and cell phone-derived images. PixAlert Enterprise fosters a more responsible and productive workforce by dramatically reducing non-work related computer activity. It also enables organizations to enforce and measure their compliance with internal policies.
The company's products are used by organizations concerned about costly and disruptive legal, compliance and ethical issues in industries such as healthcare, financial services, high-tech and government. Founded in 1999, and based in Dublin, Ireland, PixAlert has US headquarters in Boston and UK headquarters in London.
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Contract:
Elyse Familant
Jack Mangan
George Cohen Communications PixAlert
(978) 725-3637
978-692-9897
Elysef@gccpr. com
Jack. mangan@pixalert. com
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