Absolute unveils Computrace Mobile to help protect wireless devices from data loss and theft
The only solution for the management of all remote computers and handhelds used by an organisation
Newbury, 11th June 2008 – Absolute Software, the leading provider of patented computer theft recovery, data protection and Secure Asset Tracking solutions has today launched Computrace Mobile. Based on the successful Computrace desktop and laptop management solution from Absolute, Computrace Mobile, is the only solution on the market for the management of all remote computers and handhelds owned by an organisation.
Computrace Mobile is very easy to install on supported handheld devices, enabling organisations to delete sensitive information held on lost or stolen devices and reduce costs associated with managing mobile devices and users.
Computrace Mobile is supported on all Windows Mobile 5 and 6 handheld devices including popular models like the MOTO Q, Treo 750 and Samsung BlackJack. In 2007, the worldwide sales to end users of devices using Windows Mobile rose to 14.7 million devices, which was an 86.9% increase compared to 2006. (Gartner Dataquest, Market Share: Smartphones, Worldwide, 4Q07 and 2007, March 2008.)
“We provide our customers with the tools they need to manage all their computing assets from a single, integrated user interface,” said John Livingston, Chairman and CEO of Absolute Software. “Organisations have traditionally struggled to manage mobile assets like laptops and handheld devices. With the availability of Computrace Mobile, Absolute is uniquely positioned to provide an asset management and data delete tool for mobile devices to help organisations avoid costly data breach penalties.”
Computrace Mobile delivers:
• The industry’s only solution for the management of all remote computers and handhelds owned by an organisation.
• Reduced operational costs associated with managing mobile devices by using the Computrace platform’s integrated Customer Centre reporting for hardware, software and user information.
• An additional layer of data protection.
