Beta version of the Computrace Mobile Programme launched
By Wilson • Dec 1st, 2008 • Category: UncategorizedA beta version of Computrace Mobile has been launched for the BlackBerry platform by the Absolute Software Corporation, a top notch firmware-based computer theft recovery, data protection and IT asset management solutions provider. Computrace Mobile has been launched to reduce the operational costs that arise while managing mobile devices. By optimising Computrace’s integrated Customer Center reporting for hardware, software and user information. a low cost infrastructure can be maintained. It also offers an additional layer of data protection and complies with the government data breach laws through remote Data Delete capabilities. It can also geolocate a device.
John Livingston, president and CEO of Absolute Software commented, “The handheld space for enterprises is dominated by the BlackBerry and our customers are excited to test our best-in-class IT asset management and data protection solution for this popular platform. We will be able to offer our customers a single system for managing and securing their Windows and Mac laptops and desktops, Windows Mobile devices and now BlackBerry smartphones. As our customers drive to get the most out of their investments in mobile computing, this solution will provide them with the visibility and protection they need to reduce operational costs and losses due to theft and inefficient allocation.”
Computrace Mobile is expected to be available in the first quarter of 2009. So those who are willing to enchance their BlackBerry smartphones, like the BlackBerry 8800, with enhanced asset management, improved data security and better geotagging abilities, should definitely have a closer look at the situation.
Tags for this article: mobile, blackberry, security
