READING, England, October 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
Available now on the Samsung GALAXY
S4 and Samsung GALAXY Tab 3 10.1-inch
Absolute® Software Corporation (TSX: ABT), the industry standard
for persistent endpoint security and management solutions for
computers, laptops, tablets and smartphones, has now announced the
UK launch of LoJack™ for Mobile Devices for Android smartphones and
tablets starting with the Samsung GALAXY S4 and Samsung GALAXY Tab
3 10.1-inch
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LoJack for Mobile Devices is the first Consumer theft recovery
solution for Android smartphones. Leveraging the same Absolute
persistence technology used in Computrace® LoJack® for Laptops, the
solution cannot be removed by a factory reset once the application
is installed by the user and activated. When a protected Samsung
GALAXY S4 smartphone or Samsung GALAXY Tab 3 10.1-inch is stolen,
the Absolute Investigations and Recovery Services team will work
with law enforcement globally to get the device back. Users can
also remotely lock, locate their device or delete sensitive files
to prevent identity theft.
"Absolute Computrace and LoJack for Laptops have provided
trusted theft protection and theft recovery for laptops and desktop
computers for 20 years. Now we have expanded our support through
LoJack for Mobile Devices to Android smartphones and tablets
starting with the Samsung GALAXY S4 and Samsung GALAXY Tab 3
10.1-inch," said Mark Grace, Vice
President, Consumer at Absolute Software. "Smartphone theft is a
worldwide epidemic; I appreciate Samsung for working with us to
take steps to stop this serious issue using Absolute persistence
technology. With Absolute persistence technology embedded in
Samsung GALAXY S4 smartphones, the owner can activate the 'kill
switch' and with LoJack for Mobile Devices tracking and location
solution those responsible for theft can be identified or located
and held accountable."
Derek Skinner, Regional Director
for Recovery and Investigative Services at Absolute Software adds,
"The public needs to be protected and a proactive response is
required to deter these thefts and the risk to public safety they
represent. Unfortunately street robberies are on the increase in
the UK and most of these include smartphones. In London alone there are 300 mobile phone thefts
every day.* Working with Samsung we now have a solution for
consumers and we believe LoJack for Mobile Devices will act as an
important deterrent in the fight against the rise of mobile phone
crime."
This solution is the result of the Absolute Software and Samsung
global partnership announced in early April
2013. Samsung has embedded patented Absolute persistence
technology into select Samsung GALAXY devices starting with the
Samsung GALAXY S4 and Samsung GALAXY Tab 3 10.1-inch.
*Metropolitan Police, Met launches campaign to
warn public of street robbery risk, January 15th,
2013
Availability
LoJack for Mobile Devices is available in the United Kingdom starting at £29.95 for a
one-year subscription. For more information:
http://lojackformobiledevices.absolute.com/en-gb/
Visit the LoJack for Laptops website for the latest available
devices.
About Absolute Software
Absolute Software Corporation (TSX: ABT) is the industry
standard in persistent endpoint security and management for
computers, laptops, tablets and smartphones. The Company, a leader
in device security and management tracking for 20 years, has over
30,000 commercial customers worldwide. Absolute's solutions -
Computrace, Absolute Manage®, Absolute Service, Absolute Secure
Drive, and Computrace LoJack for Laptops- provide organizations
with actionable intelligence to prove compliance, securely manage
BYOD, and deliver comprehensive visibility and control over
all of their devices and data. Absolute is positioned on two
Gartner, Inc. Magic Quadrants - the Magic Quadrant for Client
Management Tools and the Magic Quadrant for Mobile Device
Management Software. Absolute is one of only four vendors to be
recognized on both Magic Quadrants based on providing customers
with the ability to secure and manage many different types of
devices using a single solution. Absolute persistence
technology is embedded in the firmware of computers, netbooks,
tablets and smartphones by global leaders, including Acer, ASUS,
Dell, Fujitsu, HP, Lenovo, Motion, Panasonic, Samsung, and Toshiba,
and the Company has reselling partnerships with these OEMs and
others, including Apple. For more information about Absolute
Software, visit http://www.absolute.com.
This press release contains forward-looking statements that
involve risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements
relate to, among other things, the expected performance,
functionality and availability of our services and products, 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. Furthermore, the
forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made
as at the date hereof and the Company does not undertake any
obligation to update publicly or to revise any of the included
forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information,
future events or otherwise, except as may be required by applicable
securities laws.
©2013 Absolute Software Corporation. All rights reserved.
Computrace and Absolute are registered trademarks of Absolute
Software Corporation. LoJack is a registered trademark of LoJack
Corporation, used under license by Absolute Software Corporation.
LoJack Corporation is not responsible for any content herein. U.S.
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