Candian company Absolute Software Corporation, provider of firmware-based, patented, computer theft recovery, data protection and Secure Asset Tracking solutions, unveiled Computrace LoJack for Laptops Premium and Student Editions. Designed to combat the growing incidence of computer and identity theft, the new solutions expand Absolute’s consumer product line beyond stolen computer recovery to include the powerful identity protection of remote data delete capabilities and the peace of mind offered by a Service Guarantee of up to $1,000.

Based on the same technology used by Absolute’s corporate customers, the Computrace LoJack for Laptops line of consumer products is now available in three configurations: Premium edition, Standard edition and Student edition. All Computrace LoJack for Laptops editions are backed by the Absolute Theft Recovery Team. With over 650 years of combined law enforcement experience, the Absolute Theft Recovery Team achieves the highest success rates in the industry. When a computer is stolen, one simple phone call sets the Absolute Theft Recovery Team in action. Staffed by former law enforcement officers, the team can find stolen computers because they have relationships with over 1,000 police departments across North America.

Computrace LoJack for Laptops Premium and Student editions feature a powerful Data Delete service that can remotely erase sensitive files, such as banking records, Internet cookies or photographs, for computer theft victims who are concerned about their privacy. Once initiated, this new identity protection service remotely deletes sensitive information using an algorithm that meets U.S. Department of Defense standards.

In addition to theft recovery and Data Delete services, the Premium and Student editions come with a Service Guarantee of up to $1000 if the computer is not recovered or a Data Delete service cannot be performed.

“The launch of the new editions of Computrace LoJack for Laptops comes as a direct result of feedback from our customers. Just like our corporate clients, students, small business owners and home computer users are increasingly concerned about sensitive information stored on their computers at the time of theft,” said John Livingston, Chairman and CEO of Absolute Software. “With the delivery of our new Premium and Student editions, we are offering consumers corporate-caliber technology and peace of mind at a price point that makes sense for consumers and students.”

How Computrace Solutions Work
The Computrace Software Agent that powers the solutions from Absolute is embedded in the BIOS of computers from the world’s leading computer manufacturers right at the factory. Embedded in the firmware of a computer for extreme tamper-resistance, 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.

The Premium and Standard editions will soon be available through computer manufacturers and leading retailers including circuitcity.com. Computrace LoJack for Laptops Student edition is available at a discounted price for students through university bookstores and resellers.

To download Computrace LoJack for Laptops Premium and Standard editions