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Computrace by Absolute Software Now Supported in Firmware of Getac Computers

Posted on: Tuesday, 31 March 2009, 07:15 CDT

VANCOUVER, March 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Absolute(R) Software Corporation ("Absolute" or the "Company") (TSX: ABT), the leading provider of firmware-based, patented, computer theft recovery, data protection and IT asset management solutions announced today that Getac rugged notebooks and tablet PCs are now available with firmware support for Absolute's mobile computer anti-theft and IT asset management solution Computrace(R).

"Getac rugged notebooks and tablet PCs are designed for the mobile workforce in extreme environments - on an oil rig, in emergency response vehicles, or helping firefighters with rescue planning," said Jim Rimay, president, Getac, Inc. "Having Computrace embedded in the firmware of our computers gives our customers the additional security and satisfaction of knowing they can track and manage computers as well as delete sensitive data even if the hard drive is replaced or reformatted. Absolute's services are an ideal complement to our world-class rugged notebook computers and tablets."

Getac is a pioneer and leading innovator for the rugged mobile computing solutions, created as a joint venture by MiTac and GE Aerospace. Their fully rugged notebooks, tablet PCs and handhelds are used by military, law enforcement, and public safety, and are sold by HP and various other resellers.

Getac is currently embedding support for Absolute's patented Computrace technology in the firmware of its A790 and V100 models. The B300, E100, M230 & P470 models will be phased in over the coming months. Once the roll-out is complete, Getac's full line of rugged laptop and tablet computers will feature support for Computrace software, enabling it to self-heal and survive hard drive reformats and replacement.

With Computrace, Getac customers have access to the tamper-resistant BIOS agent that supports the complete range of Absolute's anti-theft and management solutions that enable the user to:

- Track and manage computers on the LAN or in the field - Remotely delete sensitive information for regulatory compliance - Physically track and 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

"Keeping track of computers distributed to mobile employees is virtually impossible with traditional IT asset management systems," said John Livingston, Chairman and CEO of Absolute. "Absolute offers users such as Getac customers the ability to secure and manage their computers in the field. And, if a computer is lost or stolen, we can recover them or 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 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 equipped with Computrace is reported stolen, the Computrace Agent sends a silent signal over the Internet to the Absolute Monitoring Center, allowing the Absolute Theft Recovery Team to forensically mine the computer using a variety of procedures including key captures, registry scanning, file scanning, geolocation, and other investigative techniques to determine who has the computer and how it is being used. Absolute then works with local law enforcement agencies to recover the computer. Staffed by former law enforcement officers, the team finds stolen computers through their relationships with over 1,000 police departments around the world. With over 650 years of combined law enforcement experience, the Absolute Theft Recovery Team currently recovers an average of more than 85 stolen computers each week.

For more information about Absolute and its line of Computrace solutions visit www.absolute.com.

To learn more about Getac Inc. and the company's rugged notebooks and tablet PCs, please visit www.getac.com.

(1) Certain conditions apply. For full terms, see www.absolute.com/Service_Guarantee.pdf (2) For a list of firmware-supported computers, see www.absolute.com/firmware

About Absolute Software

Absolute Software Corporation (TSX: ABT) is the leader in computer theft recovery, data protection and Secure Asset Tracking(R) 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 firmware of computers by global leaders, including Dell, Fujitsu, 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 and http://blog.absolute.com.

About Getac

Getac was founded in 1989 by MiTAC Technology Corporation and GE Aerospace as a joint venture, and has been a pioneer and leading innovator for the rugged mobile computing solutions ever since. Getac provides premier fully rugged notebooks, tablet PCs and handhelds for military, law enforcement, public safety, utilities, telecommunication, manufacturing, field service and mobile workforce industries. Every Getac computer is originated from the most stringent design and manufacturing processes, to ensure the best product performance. The distinguished product quality and comprehensive services are geared for ultimate customer satisfaction. For more information, please visit the Getac global website at www.getac.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 availability of certain services and technologies, 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)2009 Absolute Software Corporation. All rights reserved. Computrace, Absolute and Secure Asset Tracking are registered trademarks of Absolute Software Corporation. Getac is a registered trademark of Getac Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Computrace U.S. patents # 5,715,174, # 5,764,892, # 5,802,280, # 5,896,497, # 6,244,758, # 6,269,392, # 6,300,863, and # 6,507,914. Canadian patents # 2,284,806 and # 2,205,370. U.K. patents # EP793823 and # GB2338101. German patent # 695 125 34.6-08. Australian patent # 699045. Japanese patent # JP4067035.

The Toronto Stock Exchange has neither approved nor disapproved of the information contained in this news release.

SOURCE Absolute Software Corporation

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