Absolute launches closed beta of Computrace Mobile for the BlackBerry

Telecomworldwire, Nov 25, 2008

TELECOMWORLDWIRE-25 November 2008-Absolute launches closed beta of Computrace Mobile for the BlackBerry(C)1994-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD http://www.m2.com

Absolute Software Corporation (TSX:ABT), a provider of firmware-based security solutions, announced on Monday (24 November) it launched a closed beta of Computrace Mobile for the BlackBerry platform from Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq:RIMM) (TSX:RIM).

According to the company, Computrace Mobile for the BlackBerry platform will deliver: reduced operational costs associated with managing mobile devices by utilising the Computrace platform's integrated Customer Center reporting for hardware, software and user information; an additional layer of data protection and increased compliance with government data breach laws through remote Data Delete capabilities; as well as the ability to geolocate a device and displayed it on a map.

During the beta testing period, some of Absolute's current commercial customers have privileged, pre-release access to the solution at no additional cost. Interested journalists and product reviewers may also request a demonstration of the solution prior to its general availability.

Computrace Mobile is currently available for all Windows Mobile 5 and 6 handheld devices. General availability of the solution for BlackBerry is estimated in Q1 2009.

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