Absolute Software Partners with Latin American Manufacturer Lanix

Persistence technology to boost IT security and management functionalities for Mexico's leading electronics manufacturing company

VANCOUVER, March 24, 2015 /CNW/ - Absolute® Software Corporation (TSX: ABT), the industry standard for persistent endpoint security and management solutions for computers, laptops, tablets and smartphones, today announced a partnership with Lanix, Mexico's largest domestically-owned electronics company.

Under this agreement, Persistence® technology by Absolute Software will be embedded in the firmware of Lanix devices at the factory. By activating Persistence, Lanix customers will receive unrivaled endpoint security and data risk management, allowing them to remain connected with all of their devices, regardless of user or location.  

"Our partnership with Lanix is a significant alliance for Absolute and furthers our strategic objectives in this region," said Geoff Haydon, CEO at Absolute Software. "We look forward to growing our presence in Mexico, bringing a superior level of IT security to Lanix customers, and building a close relationship with such a respected manufacturer."

"Absolute and Lanix share the business goal of providing world class security solutions for our customers," said Jorge Noriega, Director of Technology for Lanix. "This partnership allows us to deliver industry-leading technology that will secure all deployed endpoints in the corporate network, safeguarding our customers' devices and the sensitive data they contain."  

About Absolute SoftwareAbsolute 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, and Absolute LoJack® – 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 three Gartner, Inc. Magic Quadrants - the Magic Quadrant for Client Management Tools (CMT), the Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) and the Magic Quadrant for Content-Aware Data Loss Prevention. Absolute is one of only four vendors to be recognized on both the CMT and EMM Magic Quadrants. Absolute persistence technology is embedded in the firmware of computers, netbooks, tablets and smartphones by global leaders, including Acer, ASUS, Dell, Fujitsu, HP, Lenovo, Microsoft, 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 www.absolute.com.

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SOURCE Absolute Software Corporation