Outlook is Bright for Content Security Companies in 2007

Today's enterprises are bombarded with inappropriate content, phishing schemes, and a kaleidoscope of Internet related issues that threaten productivity and security. This has created an lucrative market for companies dedicated to providing a full suite of security solutions.

Although the lion's share of today's profits are enjoyed by antivirus vendors such as McAfee and Symantec, the trend is moving towards fully integrated solutions that encompass everything from policy management for legal protection to email filtering. Stricter regulatory requirements is a strong driver for this trend, as employers must protect themselves not only against security and productivity issues, but liability issues for inappropriate content as well.

Companies that provide third party solutions available for integration with existing antivirus and email or web filtering solutions stand to gain the most from this trend.

One such company is UK- based Image Analyzer LTD. Founded by a team of software experts that were originally commissioned to product a QA imaging product for the pharmaceutical industry, the company offers a comprehensive image-based porn detection tool. The Image Analyzer engine is based on a sophisticated combination of edge detection, flesh tone detection, curvature analysis and pattern recognition. It is integrable with most OSs on the market today, and is targeted primarily towards integration with antivirus and security companies lacking a total package.

Recent licensee Eurokom sees the need to provide an enhanced total solution for their enterprise customers, and has licensed the Image Analyzer solution to provide this added protection. From IT Backbones:

"Cris Pikes, CEO of Image Analyzer commented, "Organisation's face dire threats to their business integrity and productivity if they are not seen to be taking precautionary steps towards Corporate Social Responsibility and achieve compliance. Whilst porn will never be eradicated because of the scale of the sex industry the implementation of IA will help to bring it's circulation around company networks under effective control and increase the level of protection for businesses of all sizes."

Although no solution on the market today claims to eradicate ALL porn content, the Image Analyzer solution offers one of the most accurate and efficient solutions available. As more and more managed service providers, antivirus vendors, and email filtering companies recognize the need for complete security solutions, companies like Image Analyzer LTD will continue to reap the benefits.

Image Analyzer LTD is most certainly one company to keep an eye on throughout 2007!