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Absolute and GammaTech Deliver Firmware-Based Anti-Theft and
Management for Durabook Notebooks
Vancouver, Canada and Fremont, CA: August 14,
2008 – Absolute® Software Corporation (“Absolute”
or the “Company”) (TSX: ABT), the leading provider
of firmware-based, patented, Computer Theft Recovery, Data Protection
and Secure Asset Tracking™ solutions and GammaTech Computer
Corporation, a worldwide leading manufacturer of notebook computers,
today announced that GammaTech’s popular Durabook rugged
notebooks are now available with support for Absolute’s
mobile computer anti-theft and management solution Computrace®
built in at the factory.
“By design, Durabook mobile PCs are built to spend their
working lives out of the office, in the field with military personnel,
federal and state employees - and corporate road warriors,”
said Steven Gau, President of GammaTech. “Our two-year service
and support guarantee reflects our confidence that these notebooks
can stand up to the spills, drops and other risks outside the
office. Absolute’s Computrace management and security services
are an ideal complement to the Durabook’s performance and
durability.”
Effective immediately, GammaTech has begun embedding support
for Absolute’s patented Computrace technology in the firmware
of popular Durabook models. Computrace-enabled models include
the D14RY, D15RP and D15TS which allow for optional encrypted
hard drives for an additional layer of data security.
With Computrace built in, GammaTech customers have access to
the complete range of Absolute’s Computrace and Computrace®
LoJack® for Laptops anti-theft and management solutions. Capabilities
include the ability to:
· Track and manage computers on the LAN
or in the field
· Remotely delete sensitive information
for regulatory compliance
· Physically recover lost or stolen computers
· Easily inventory all computers regardless
of their location
· Remotely inventory software licenses
· Detect hardware changes or prohibited
software installations
· Conduct post-theft forensic investigations
into computer use
“Mobile employees, particular those in federal and state
government roles, travel – in automobiles and frequently
in high theft areas like airports,” said John Livingston,
Chairman and CEO of Absolute. “More than 50% of mobile professionals
carry confidential company information on their notebook and 12,000
notebooks are lost weekly in U.S. airports alone1.
Absolute provides the industry’s standard solution for protecting
mobile computer users from this threat. We offer computer users
like GammaTech’s customers the ability to recover those
computers that go missing and remotely delete sensitive information
to prevent it from falling into the wrong hands.”
How Absolute’s Computrace Solutions Work
Computrace software is embedded in the firmware of computers right
at the factory for extreme tamper-resistance. 2
The stealthy Computrace Agent is capable of surviving operating
system re-installations, as well as hard-drive reformats, replacements
and re-imaging. It can be activated by customers when they purchase
a subscription with terms ranging from one to four years.
When a computer is stolen, the Absolute Theft Recovery Team uses
information sent via Computrace to investigate computer thefts,
document evidence and work with local law enforcement to physically
recover missing computers and prosecute computer thieves. To augment
their investigation, the team uses a powerful set of theft recovery
tools developed by Absolute, which include capabilities such as
keystroke loggers, cameras, location tracking (Wi-Fi triangulation,
GPS) and remote access terminals. These tools are only employed
post-theft with express customer authorization and consent and
are used exclusively by Absolute’s trained professionals
in order to protect privacy.
For more information about Absolute and its line of Computrace
solutions visit www.absolute.com.
To learn more about GammaTech Computer Corporation and the DURABOOK
line of notebook computers, please visit http://www.gammatechusa.com.
1 Ponemon Institute
Airport Insecurity: The Case of Lost Laptops, sponsored by Dell,
June 2008
2 For a complete
list of BIOS-supported GammaTech computers visit: www.absolute.com/partners/GammaTech.asp.
About GammaTech Computer Corporation
GammaTech Computer Corporation is a global leader specializing
in design, manufacturing and sales of award-winning, build-to-order,
portable notebook computers. GammaTech provides its customers
with full service and support. GammaTech is well known in the
industry as a top tier ODM manufacturer. Headquartered in Fremont,
CA, GammaTech Computer Corporation was established in 1987.
About Absolute Software
Absolute Software Corporation (TSX: ABT) is the leader in computer
theft recovery, data protection and Secure Asset Tracking™
solutions. Absolute Software provides organizations and consumers
with solutions in the areas of regulatory compliance, data protection
and theft recovery. The Company's Computrace® software is
embedded in the firmware of computers by global leaders, including
Dell, Fujitsu, Gateway, MPC, General Dynamics Itronix, HP, Lenovo,
Motion, Panasonic and Toshiba, and the Company has reselling partnerships
with these OEMs and others, including Apple. For more information
about Absolute Software and Computrace, visit www.absolute.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve
risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements relate
to, among other things, the expected performance of our services
and products, possible guarantee payment eligibility, and other
expectations, intentions and plans contained in this press release
that are not historical fact. When used in this press release,
the words "plan," "expect," "believe,"
and similar expressions generally identify forward-looking statements.
These statements reflect our current expectations. They are subject
to a number of risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited
to, changes in technology and general market conditions. In light
of the many risks and uncertainties you should understand that
we cannot assure you that the forward-looking statements contained
in this press release will be realized.
©2008 Absolute Software Corporation. All rights reserved.
Computrace and Absolute are registered trademarks of Absolute
Software Corporation. Google is a trademark of Google Inc. Computrace
U.S. patents No. 5,715,174, No. 5,764,892, No. 5,802,280, No.
5,896,497, No. 6,244,758, No. 6,269,392, No. 6,300,863, and No.
6,507,914. Canadian patents No. 2,284,806 and No. 2,205,370. U.K.
patents No. EP793823 and No. GB2338101. German patent No. 695
125 34.6-08. Australian patent No. 699045. The Toronto Stock Exchange
has neither approved nor disapproved of the information contained
in this news release.
For more information, please contact:
Public Relations:
Leslie Campisi, Affect Strategies
leslie@affectstrategies.com
or 212.398.9680 x144
Investor Relations:
Dave Mason, CFA, The Equicom Group
dmason@equicomgroup.com
or 416.815.0700 x237
GammaTech
Cindy Chou, Marketing
cindy_chou@gammatechusa.com
or 510.492.0828 x389
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