Latest News from WebSpy
2010-06-18
How to use WebSpy Vantage to report on IronPort log files
5 step-by-step video tutorials and tips.
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2010-06-14
Government sanctioned ISP Filtering & Monitoring - Is Australia going Orweillian?
Thoughts on Australia's proposed data retention and mandatory ISP filtering regimes.
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2010-06-11
Accessing Microsoft Forefront TMG's Log Files (SQL Express)
Tips and how to information.
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2010-06-10
TWIST Startup Meetup in Perth
Summary and photos from latest Startup Meetup.
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2010-06-02
New Study Unveils - Employee Access to Internet more Important than Salary or Title
Over 1,600 managers and staff were surveyed covering the UK, Australia, Germany, and the USA during the first two months of 2010.
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2010-05-28
Startups Meetup in Perth, Australia
Jack Andrys, CEO of WebSpy (longtime sponsor of This Week in Startups), has offered to organize the first Startup Meetings in Perth, Australia.
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2010-05-27
How to report on bandwidth utilization using Cisco devices
Find out how much of your bandwidth is being eaten by each protocol and much more.
...read more
2010-05-21
How WebSpy Vantage uses your CPUs
Vantage uses multiple threads to perform certain tasks. As general rule, the more threads being used simultaneously, the higher the CPU utilization.
...read more
2010-05-20
Vantage Update 2.2.0.43
New features and updates for WebSpy Vantage (Premium, Giga and Ultimate).
...read more
2010-05-18
How Internet Usage Monitoring can Prevent Disasters
A 16 year old teen was recently arrested for bringing a partially completed bomb to school.
...read more
2010-05-12
Dedicated WebSpy and Forefront TMG pages
Everything you need to know about TMG Log Reporting.
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2010-05-11
How and When WebSpy Vantage's Web Server Reporting Beats Google Analytics
Exploring Vantage's log file analysis versus Google Analytic's JavaScript tagging.
...read more
2010-04-28
Invitation to Participate in Unique Web Usage Study
All existing, and prospective, WebSpy clients are once again presented with a unique opportunity to participate in a workplace internet leisure browsing (WILB) study carried out by Dr Brent Coker from the University of Melbourne.
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2010-04-16
3 Simple Reasons Why Resellers Want WebSpy
Overview of the Network and Security Industry, where majority of security vendors fall short and where WebSpy continues to assist resellers.
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2010-03-12
Vantage Update - New Fields for IronPort
We have just added support for the ‘Group’ field in IronPort’s access logs.
...read more
2010-03-02
Vantage Update - Fix for Microsoft FTMG SQL Import
Microsoft Forefront Threat Management Gateway issues fixed. Download the build update for your flavour of Vantage.
...read more
2010-02-24
New WebSpy Soho + Bang & Olufsen Earphone Giveaway
Thanks to popular demand we are happy to announce that we will be giving away another 100 one year subscription of WebSpy Soho (full version - once launched) AND a pair Bang & Olufsen’s earphones.
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2010-02-18
Is Your Privacy Really Being Invaded?
A frequently used argument against email and internet monitoring at work is invasion of privacy. Is this a legitimate argument?
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2010-02-08
8 Reasons NOT to Use Microsoft Forefront TMG’s Reporting
Short video outlining some of the differences between TMGs Reporting, and what can be achieved using WebSpy Vantage.
...watch video
2010-02-05
Employee Caught Looking at Perceived Porn - UPDATE
Internal review of the events of February 2 has been completed and that the employee will remain an employee. The statement also says, “Macquarie and the employee apologize for any offense that may have been caused.”
...read more
2010-02-03
Employee Caught Looking at Perceived Porn During Live TV Interview
Financial advisor’s near-nude photo browsing captured and broadcasted live on one of Australia’s national news network for millions of people to see.
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2010-01-25
No More Beaver Thanks to Blocking
Not only is excessive internet blocking bad for employee morale and productivity – It also forces iconic Canadian history magazine to change name…
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2010-01-13
Top 10 Stupid Things you can do at work to get yourself fired
Internet connectivity need not be a tool for wasting time. Maintain an Acceptable Usage Internet Policy and monitor your usage wisely.
...read more
2010-01-11
Your Chance to WIN FREE WebSpy Soho
We are happy to announce that we will be giving away 500 one year subscription of WebSpy Soho (full version - once launched).
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2010-01-05
More Students Bypassing Schools’ Internet Security
International Business Times recently reported that “Many young people are turning to proxy servers to get round their school’s internet security systems to access banned websites, including social networks and gaming sites.”
...read more
2009-12-30
WebSpy- Universal Log File Analyzer
We take great pride in this versatility and the fact that our software is virtually vendor neutral, or universal. At the time of writing our software support 128 different vendors, and more than 250 log file formats.
...read more
2009-12-21
WebSpy Soho Logo - Upcoming Software
If you follow WebSpy on twitter or listen to our sponsored podcasts you would know we recently asked fellow twitterees and podcast listeners to vote for their favorite WebSpy Soho Logo.
...read more
2009-12-17
WebSpy Newsletter December 2009
Read WebSpy's newsletter for the latest information about our activities, events and products.
...read newsleter
2009-12-16
Microsoft TMG and UAG Released! What is the difference?
Clients using Microsoft ISA server are probably aware by now that Microsoft have released the new version of ISA server, which is now re-branded as Microsoft Forefront Threat Management Gateway (TMG).
...read more
2009-12-09
WebSpy's CEO Jack Andrys on This Week in Startups
WebSpy’s CEO, Jack Andrys, made a guest appearance on popular podcast This Week in Startups (TWiST) and chatted to Jason Calacanis about Internet monitoring.
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2009-12-07
WebSpy Acquires Marketboomer
We are pleased to announce that WebSpy has completed the acquisition of procurement and materials management system provider, Marketboomer.
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2009-12-03
80% of Cyber Attacks are Preventable
NSA director says "If network administrators simply instituted proper configuration policies and conducted good network monitoring, about 80 percent of commonly known cyber attacks could be prevented."
...read more
2009-11-30
Taking the WebSpy out of the WebSpy Web Module
How to re-brand the main elements in Vantage Ultimate's Web Module by editing a few files and replacing a few images.
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2009-11-27
Another Reason Organizations Should Avoid Excessive Internet Blocking
Employees’ use of virus ridden public proxies, and other elaborate methods, to overcome blocking efforts can in fact increase security risks and unproductive behavior – making matters even worse.
...read more
2009-11-16
Santa Claus is Coming to Town - Ho, Ho, How will it Affect your Workplace?
According to ISACA, employees plan to spend nearly two full working days (14.4 hours) on average shopping online from a work computer this holiday season.
...read more
2009-11-09
WebSpy on Windows 7
Microsoft has officially released the long awaited Windows 7 Operating System and WebSpy naturally geared up to support it immediately.
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2009-11-05
Gartner Report: IT Spending Projected to Increase
Gartner has just released its latest report, Gartner Perspective: IT Spending 2010, anticipating that our 2008 and 2009 economic recession is finally starting to give away to growth.
...read more
2009-10-30
ComGuard Showcasing WebSpy's Monitoring Software at GITEX
Our Middle East Partner, ComGuard, represented WebSpy at GITEX TECHNOLOGY WEEK the 18th to 22nd of October.
...read more
2009-10-23
How should Employees use Social Media?
New research indicates that over half of CIOs do not allow employees to visit social networking sites for any reason while they're at work. Read WebSpy's UK Sales Manager's view.
...read more
2009-10-09
WebSpy Announces the Proposed Acquisition of Market Boomer
WebSpy today announced the proposed acquisition of procurement and materials management system provider, Marketboomer.
...find out more
2009-10-07
How to Improve Public Proxy Management and Control
Find out how you can use WebSpy's software to limit and prevent the use of public proxies at work or at school.
...read more
2009-10-07
Latest E-Security Developments
In our Internet dependent world everyone is at risk, whether at work, at home or at school. Find out about the latest developments in E-Security.
...read more
2009-09-09
Exciting New Features in Vantage Update 2.2.0.10
Includes support for Microsoft Forefront Threat Management Gateway, and new features such as scheduled ‘data purge’ and scheduling CSV imports into your Organizational structure.
...read more
2009-09-02
Internet Monitoring Best Practices - 10 Valuable Tips
Find out the best ways of monitoring your organizational Internet usage whilst maintaining a harmonious working environment between employers and employees.
...read tips
2009-08-25
WebSpy's Software User Survey
Find out more about the findings and comments we received.
...read summary
2009-07-08
Newsletter July 2009
Read WebSpy's newsletter for the latest information about our activities, events and products.
...read WebSpy Newsletter
2009-06-29
WebSpy Releases New Version of Award Winning Software: Vantage 2.2
Loaded with clever new features and capacity to utilize the extra processing power on computers with multiple cores, or CPUs, to significantly improve importing and reporting speed.
...read about new version: Vantage 2.2
2009-06-23
How to Benefit from Monitoring "Good" Web Activity
Find out why and how you can benefit from monitoring and reporting on legitimate, or good, internet activity.
...read blog
2009-06-10
WebSpy Clients Invited to Participate in Unique Web Usage Study
Dr Brent Coker, University of Melbourne, examines how WILB affects employees at work. Initial evidence suggests WILB can improve productivity.
...read more about WILB study
2009-06-05
WebSpy Sponsoring Popular Podcasts
WebSpy is sponsoring two insightful and popular podcast featuring Internet entrepreneur Jason Calacanis and renowned photographer Martin Bailey.
..read about WebSpy's podcast sponsorship
2009-06-04
The Cost of Blocking Employee Internet Usage
Recent figures shows there has been a three-fold increase in employers blocking social network sites. Discussing the hidden costs of Internet blocking.
...read blog
2009-04-21
Media Release: New Study Reinforces WebSpy's Internet Monitoring Ideology
WebSpy welcomes the findings from a recent employee Internet usage study carried out by the University of Melbourne showing that ‘Workplace Internet Leisure Browsing’ (WILB) actually increases employee concentration levels and helps make a more productive workforce.
...read about the findings and comments from WebSpy
2009-03-25
Newsletter March 2009
Read WebSpy's newsletter for the latest information about our activities, events and products.
...read WebSpy Newsletter
2009-03-24
Media Release: WebSpy Experiencing Early Success from E-Commerce Initiative
WebSpy today announced the remarkable success of their recently implemented e-commerce initiative. "Our e-commerce initiative has proven to be an immediate success for a number of reasons." says WebSpy's CEO, Jack Andrys.
...read about WebSpy's Early E-Commerce Success
2009-03-11
Media Release: WebSpy Targets Online Shopping Sites to Boost Sales
WebSpy has announced its intent to push the sales of internet reporting solution, WebSpy Analyzer Standard, through online software resellers and download sites.
...read about WebSpy's Online Affiliate Program
2009-03-06
Media Release: WebSpy Launches New Global Partner Program
WebSpy has announced further strengthening in the dedication to its channel with the launch of its new global partner program.
...read about WebSpy's new partner program
2009-02-11
Media Release: WebSpy and Soft Solutions Sign New Zealand Distribution Deal
According to the terms of the agreement, Soft Solutions will act as WebSpy?s preferred New Zealand distributor for its range of Internet, email and network monitoring software.
...read about WebSpy's new distribution deal
2009-02-03
Media Release: Making Internet Monitoring More Affordable
A major element of WebSpy's new pricing strategy includes providing WebSpy?s Analyzer Standard on a subscription license for only $295 USD per year.
...read about WebSpy's new pricing strategy
2008-11-30
ADAOX and WebSpy sign Middle East Distribution Deal
ADAOX will promote and distribute WebSpy's range of Internet, Email and network monitoring software across the Middle East markets.
...read ADAOX and WebSpy Distribution Deal article
2008-11-26
Newsletter November 2008
Read WebSpy's newsletter for the latest information about our activities, events and products.
...read WebSpy Newsletter
2008-11-25
WebSpy Media Release: New Product Release: Vantage Ultimate
Incorporates all innovative Vantage features as well as being able to satisfy the surging organizational need of distributing information - securely and responsibly.
...read Vantage Ultimate article
2008-11-25
WebSpy Media Release: New Version Release
New version release of the award winning Vantage product range: Vantage 2.1.
...read New Version Release article
2008-09-26
WebSpy Media Release: Employee Productivity - Tuning in Progress
In a sluggish economy, business are spending more on technology that increases employee productivity.
...read Employee Productivity article
2008-09-20
Visit WebSpy at InfoSecurity Europe!
Stand K42, 28 April 2009, Earls Court, London
www.infosecurity.co.uk
2008-09-08
WebSpy Media Release: "Porn Mode" in New Browsers worries employers
Discussing new browser's anonymous browsing feature.
...read Anonymous Browsing article
2008-08-27
WebSpy Media Release: Social Networking and the Workplace
Discussing work related social networking and the potential benefits and drawbacks.
...read Social Networking article
2008-07-09
New WebSpy White paper: Information Security - Data loss Prevention
This white paper examines the possible threat and effect of data loss and how WebSpy software can be used to prevent data loss and protect your organization.
...read Information Security white paper
2008-07-03
New WebSpy White paper: Managing Event Logs
This white paper illustrates how MS Event Logs are a powerful tool for network security and how they should be managed.
...read Managing Event Logs white paper
2008-07-02
New WebSpy White paper: Internet Use Statistics - 2008
This white paper considers the numbers behind the increase in Internet usage at work, and how monitoring provides a solution for these concerns.
...read Internet Use Statistics 2008 white paper
2008-05-19
Best of Tech-Ed Finalist
WebSpy's Vantage Platform has been named a finalist of the "Best of Tech-Ed 2008 IT Professional Awards".
...read Best of Tech-Ed article
2008-04-22
WebSpy wins WA iAward
WebSpy has been awarded the WA iAwards in the Application and Infrastructure category for its Vantage platform.
...read iAward article
2008-03-30
New WebSpy White paper: Trust and Mutual Responsibility - The Essential Link When Monitoring Employees
This white paper examines the importance of employee trust and sharing the responsibility of ensuring appropriate Internet behavior at work.
...read Monitoring Employees white paper
2008-02-26
New Beta Release: WebSpy Vantage Ultimate
Distribute reports securely and responsibly using the new Web Module add-on for WebSpy Vantage!
...more about Vantage Ultimate
2008-01-10
WebSpy Attains Microsoft Gold Certified Partner Status
...read WebSpy's Microsoft Gold Partner announcement
2007-12-13
Media Release: 'Tis the Season to Review Internet Policies
Employee misuse of Internet resources during the holiday season may be costing employers dearly...
...read Internet Policies article
2007-11-28
Live 2.2 now available
The next version of WebSpy's real time alerting software is now available!
...more about WebSpy Live
2007-10-03
Analyzer 2.3/4.3 Now Available
New versions of Analyzer Standard, Premium and Giga are now available!
...more about WebSpy Analyzer
2007-09-03
WebSpy Wins Readers Choice Award
WebSpy ISA Server Suite has been awarded an ISAserver.org Readers’ Choice Award.
...read ISA Server Readers Choice announcement
2007-08-20
Vantage 2.0 Now Available!
The highly anticipated full release of Vantage 2.0 is here!
...more about WebSpy Vantage
2007-07-09
New Beta Releases: Analyzer 2.3/4.3
The next versions of Analyzer Standard, Premium and Giga are now available for beta trial.
...more about WebSpy Analyzer
2007-05-16
New Beta Releases! Vantage and Vantage Giga 2.0
The highly anticipated release of WebSpy’s sophisticated Vantage range is here!
...more about WebSpy Vantage
2007-04-02
WebSpy Wins 2007 Consensus Software Award
It's official! WebSpy Vantage has been named best software for Australia and New Zealand by an independent panel of industry experts.
...read Consensus Software Award article
2007-01-31
WebSpy Invited to Join Microsoft Partner Advisory Council (PAC)
WebSpy is one of twenty Microsoft ISV partners to be invited to participate in the PAC.
...read Microsoft Partner Advisory Council article
2007-01-31
WebSpy Establishes Strategic Distribution Channel for the Middle-East
WebSpy has appointed ComGuard to provide added value distribution to the Middle East
...read WebSpy Middle-East Channel Distribution article
2006-11-09
Visit WebSpy at Gitex Dubai 2006
November 18-22, Dubai. Stop by and visit us at the ComGuard Stand! Stand #5, DIC Hall (between main entrance and Hall 7-8)
www.gitex.com
2006-10-06
New Product Release! Insight for Microsoft SBS Premium
WebSpy has released the ultimate web, security and email reporting package to complement Microsoft Small Business Server
...more about WebSpy Insight
2006-10-06
New Vantage Giga Online Demonstration
Watch how WebSpy's powerful Vantage Giga product can be used to gain visibility into many areas, including your organization's productivity, network security and performance.
...click here to watch Vantage Demo
2006-10-04
WebSpy Establishes Strategic Distribution Channel for North America
WebSpy has signed an agreement with Global Marketing Partners Inc. (GMP) establishing access to technology solution providers in North America through Ingram Micro Inc.
...read WebSpy North America Channel Distribution announcement
2006-09-01
Visit WebSpy at SMB Nation 2006
September 8-10, 2006 at the Microsoft Conference Center, Redmond, Washington. Stop by Booth #131 and visit us!
www.smbnation.com
Athena Global Services appointed Master Distributor for France
...read WebSpy and Athena French Distribution announcement
2006-04-04
Visit WebSpy at Info Security Europe!!
Grand Hall, Olympia, London - 25th - 27th April 2006: Stand 221
www.infosecurity.co.uk
2006-02-10
Visit WebSpy at CeBIT!!
Sydney, Australia. Stand N16 – 9-11 May ’06.
www.cebit.com.au
2006-02-10
Visit WebSpy at CeBIT!!
Hanover, Germany: Hall 7, Stand A51 – 9-15 March ’06. Sydney, Australia: Stand N16 – 9-11 May ’06.
www.cebit.de
2006-01-24
Next Generation Advanced Analysis Software Now Available!
Go beyond traditional employee Web and Email activity reporting, with WebSpy’s new Vantage range. Start reporting on your firewall, proxy, router and many other network devices today!
...more about WebSpy Vantage
2006-01-23
New version of Analyzer Giga (v2.2) released!
WebSpy’s popular enterprise reporting solution is now even better value for money!
...more about WebSpy Analyzer Giga
2005-12-05
New version of Analyzer Premium
The next version of Analyzer Premium v4.2 (web and email analysis), is now available!!
...more about WebSpy Analyzer Premium
2005-12-05
New version of Analyzer Standard
The next version of Analyzer Standard v4.2 (web analysis only), is now available!!
...more about WebSpy Analyzer Standard
2005-11-01
New Beta Releases.
Go beyond web and email reporting and analyze virtually any device producing a log file in your network with Analyzer Giga 3.0 and Analyzer Vantage 1.0!!
...more about WebSpy Beta Releases
2005-10-31
New Beta Releases.
The next versions of Analyzer Standard and Analyzer Premium (4.2) are now available for beta trial.
...more about WebSpy Beta Releases
2005-10-04
WebSpy appoints Chief Operating Officer.
WebSpy welcomes the newly appointed Chief Operating Officer, Lagis Zavros
...read announcement
2005-09-20
Network Analyzer Beta Release.
Download the beta version of WebSpy's latest edition to the Analyzer product range
...more about WebSpy Analyzer
2005-07-19
Network Analyzer Technology Preview.
Download a technology preview of WebSpy's next software release, Network Analyzer.
...more about WebSpy Network Analyzer
2005-06-02
Visit WebSpy at CommunicAsia 2005
Singapore, 14-17 June 2005 stand 3F2-01
www.communicasia.com
2005-06-02
Visit WebSpy at Microsoft Tech Ed 2005
Orlando FL, 5-10 June 2005 booth 545
Microsoft Tech Ed 2005
2005-05-16
Media Release: WebSpy launches the next generation in Network Traffic Log Analysis at CeBIT, Sydney 24-26 May 2005.
International software developer WebSpy will be demonstrating its latest beta version of Network Traffic Log Analysis Application, “Network Analyzer” at leading ICT event, CeBIT Australia.
...Read Network Traffic Log Analysis announcement
2005-04-18
Visit WebSpy at CeBIT Australia 2005.
24-26 May 2005, Stands K22 and M11
www.cebit.com.au
2005-03-31
Visit WebSpy at InfoSecurity Europe 2005
Come and visit WebSpy at InfoSecurity Europe. 26-28 April 2005, Stand G900.
www.infosec.co.uk
2005-03-23
Kaon now WebSpy's Agent
New Zealand Reseller News, March 23 2005. Moving from a position as an unofficial reseller of Webspy products, Kaon Technologies has been appointed sole New Zealand distributor.
...Read WebSpy New Zealand Distributor announcement
2005-01-10
Chat online to a WebSpy Support representative
WebSpy is pleased to introduce its new online chat service.
Chat with a WebSpy representative now!
2004-06-29
New Sample Reports
Browse through some of the useful reports created by WebSpy Analyzer.
...view WebSpy sample reports
2004-05-25
WebSpy Ranked 18th
WebSpy has been ranked 18th in Deloitte Technology's Fast 50!
...Read Deloitte Technology Ranking announcement
