Brisbane, Queensland, 18 August, 2009: Content Watch and Manaccom – one of Australia’s longest established software suppliers – have released new Windows and Mac versions of Net Nanny in Australia and New Zealand aimed at targeting cyber bullies and internet predators.

Manaccom Deputy Chairman, Ian Mackay explained, “Due to increased internet usage, cyber bullying is a growing concern for Australian families and children find they have very few avenues to escape from such behaviour. Net Nanny offers a simple, cost-effective solution to this growing problem.”

Long regarded as the world’s leading internet family safety software, Net Nanny is best known for its incredible flexibility and effectiveness at blocking and dynamically filtering websites, instant messaging, peer-2-peer networking and much more.

While still setting the industry standard for these features, Net Nanny – winner of the TopTenREVIEWS Gold Award for the fifth year running – has tailored its latest Windows and Mac versions to give parents even more control and peace of mind.

According to Mr Mackay, “Blocking inappropriate web sites is an important aspect of parental controls, but this is no longer the only issue. Net Nanny tackles cyber bullying and internet predators head-on by alerting parents of any suspicious interactions that their children may have online. Alerts can be emailed to parents instantly – even while they’re at work.”

Announcing Manaccom’s introduction of Net Nanny for Mac for the first time into Australia’s software retail market, he remarked that “Apple has been making serious inroads in the Australian market and we are very pleased to bring the same level of internet family safety to Mac users that Windows PC families have enjoyed for years.”

Net Nanny is available in all major software retail and independent stores now. The Windows Home Suite edition includes the bonus Content Cleanup tool.

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For further information contact:
Kevin Greely, 0412 795 845, keving@manac.com.au

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ABOUT MANACCOM
Manaccom reported a record half year Net Profit after tax of $1.0 million for the half year ending December 31, 2008 and paid a fully franked 0.5c half year dividend.

Manaccom previously reported a record full year Net Profit after tax of $2.73 million for the full year ending June 30, 2008 and paid a fully franked 1.0c full year dividend.

Manaccom Corporation Limited is the amalgam of two successful businesses (www.manaccom.com)

1. Distribution and Software Publishing. This business was acquired in 2007 and it publishes and markets popular software titles through large retailers and independent resellers in Australia and New Zealand. Key retail relationships include Harvey Norman, Officeworks, JB Hi-Fi, Big W, Dick Smith and Noel Leeming. Products include McAfee Internet Security , Net Nanny and ZoneAlarm. Full technical support on all products is provided through an in-house call centre (www.manac.com.au). The business won the coveted Derni Group (Harvey Norman, Joyce Mayne + Domayne) “Software Supplier of the Year” in 2009 for the third consecutive time. Star System Solutions was acquired in 2008 and provides products for the Enterprise software market including the flagship product StarProjects (www.starsystemsolutions.com).

2. Online Division. This business was acquired in 2005 and is involved in the online sale of Australian lottery tickets from www.ozlotteries.com and from a number of outlets in Pacific countries such as Fiji, Samoa and Norfolk Island. Key relationships include Tattersalls’ and NSW Lotteries Corporation