2007-05-23 09:05:43 -
READING, England, May 23 /PRNewswire/ --
- Computer and Data Theft Protection Solutions Designed to Take a "Bite
out of Crime"
Absolute(R) Software Corporation ("Absolute") (TSX: ABT), the leading
provider of patented, firmware-based, Computer Theft Recovery, Data
Protection and Secure Asset Tracking(TM) solutions, today announced that its
Computrace(R)One(TM) enterprise solution has been awarded a coveted Secured
by Design licence from the Association of Chief Police Officers Crime
Prevention Initiatives' (ACPO CPI).
ACPO CPI operates the Secured by Design scheme to provide a
reliable
benchmark for security products, with the SBD logo only displayed on items
that have passed a stringent standards test conducted by a suitably
accredited, independent, third party testing body.
ACPO CPI General Manager, Alan McInnes said, "We are very pleased to have
awarded SBD accreditation to Absolute Software's ComputraceOne solution. This
crime prevention and detection tool encompasses initiative and unique
technology to "design out crime" from computer theft."
"We are excited to receive the SBD licence for ComputraceOne. This award
demonstrates our commitment to providing a highly effective solution for
organisations to combat loss and theft of mobile computing devices, and to
protect confidential data from falling into the wrong hands," said Rob Chase,
CFO and Managing Director of Absolute Software EMEA Limited.
Mr. Chase continued, "Everyday there are more and more high profile
laptop thefts being reported through the media. Recently Marks and Spencer
confirmed that a laptop containing salary details, addresses, dates of birth,
national insurance and phone numbers of 26,000 M&S employees had been stolen.
Marks and Spencer now join the list of others who have experienced high
profile thefts such as the NHS and Nationwide Building Society who were
recently fined GBP980,000 as a result of just one stolen laptop. Our
ComputraceOne solution can help customers avoid such consequences by
capturing the thief and physically recovering these stolen assets, or by
remotely deleting confidential data from lost or stolen computers."
Over the past ten years Absolute has proven its theft recovery
capabilities on a worldwide level by reuniting thousands of people with their
stolen laptops and deleting potentially compromised data from lost or stolen
machines.
Ask your computer manufacturer or IT vendor for more information about
how to purchase ComputraceOne. The software is embedded in laptops from the
world's largest computer manufacturers and is ready for enterprise customers
to activate through the purchase of a subscription to ComputraceOne.
About Absolute Software
Absolute Software Corporation (TSX: ABT) is the leader in Computer Theft
Recovery, Data Protection and Secure Asset Tracking(TM) solutions. Absolute
Software provides organizations and consumers with solutions in the areas of
regulatory compliance, data protection and theft recovery. The Company's
Computrace(R) software is embedded in the BIOS of computers by global
leaders, including Dell, Fujitsu, Gateway, 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, the expected
acceptance by customers of the products being offered, 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.
(c)2007 Absolute Software Corporation. All rights reserved. Computrace
and Absolute are registered trademarks of Absolute Software Corporation. All
other trademarks are property of their respective owners. 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.
Source: Absolute Software Corporation
