In the knowledge-based economy, information asset is so important that it is the key to success. e-Factory of the Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) has recently developed a computer monitoring and security system, IP-guard, to help local industrial and commercial enterprises protect valuable information. According to Mr. Weiman Chu, Director (Innovation Process & Automation), HKPC, more and more local industrial enterprises establish their production lines in the Mainland. Therefore, IP-guard is developed to help enterprises prevent information from leaking out when it is transferred amongst different operations through Internet and to better achieve the concept of ¡§e-factory¡¨ as well.

The system provides track records of computer usage. It also provides real-time monitoring and recording of screen snapshots of computers in different locations. It helps enterprises manage their business more efficient and cost-effective.

Extracted and translated from Mingpao
15th March, 2002 issue