Gateway Enhances Notebook Security With Absolute Software's Computrace(R) Anti-Theft Technology and TPM 1.2 Hardware on the Enti
August 09 2005 - 6:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
Gateway's Entire Line of Professional Products - Notebooks and
Desktops - Combines the Industry's Latest Security Standard With
'Lojack' Computer Recovery Technology and Investment Protection
IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Gateway,
continuing its commitment to provide its education, government and
professional customers with enterprise-grade solutions, will start
integrating two leading security technologies into its Professional
notebook and desktop product line up. Gateway's new Mobile Theft
Protection Solution minimizes the incalculable costs associated
with stolen notebook PCs by adding Absolute(R) Software's
Computrace technology into the firmware, bringing data security to
the core of the system that cannot be removed or altered. The
systems will also integrate the industry's latest hardware security
standard -- Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 1.2. "Securing the data
on notebook PCs is one of the toughest challenges for IT
professionals, and with the proliferation of mobile computing
across all business segments, the threat of data loss and network
breaches through theft of notebooks has never been greater," said
William Diehl, vice president of product marketing, Gateway. "By
embedding Gateway's Mobile Theft Protection Solution and TPM 1.2
into the PC, we are able to provide CIOs with the investment
protection and data security they need in a solution that lowers
the cost of ownership and is easy to deploy and support." "Once
thieves understand what this new security system means, they will
pass on handling PCs that have it," Diehl added. Mobile Theft
Protection Solution Helps Recover Stolen Systems and Data Gateway's
Mobile Theft Protection Solution is powered by Absolute Software's
Computrace, a comprehensive and intelligible tool proven to
significantly reduce theft and maintain system integrity. Like
LoJack for notebooks, it locates lost or stolen computers,
minimizes replacement costs and enables sensitive data to be
deleted discretely by remote control from a missing PC through an
innovative Data Delete feature, ensuring sensitive company assets
and/or personal information are not compromised. After the customer
activates Absolute's ComputraceComplete service, in the event a
computer is stolen, Absolute guarantees the recovery of the
computer; if it cannot be recovered within 60 days, the customer
may be eligible for a Recovery Guarantee payment of up to
$1,000(1). "The value placed on today's computing assets has made
theft prevention and recovery software an imperative tool," said
John Livingston, chairman and CEO of Absolute Software. "More than
700,000 computers are stolen in the U.S. each year, many of which
include sensitive or irreplaceable data. Computrace is like LoJack
for laptops and is the industry standard for protecting computers
against the threat of theft, misuse and system breach. Integration
of Computrace in Gateway's Mobile Theft Protection Solution helps
ensure the new lineup of professional notebooks remains safe and
secure." Gateway's Mobile Theft Protection Solution can also be
used by IT departments to monitor system configurations and
software loads. It is an ideal tool for identifying unsupported
applications and unauthorized memory or hard drive installations,
reducing support costs and harmful security threats. Leading TPM
Security Standard Integrated Across both Professional Notebooks and
Desktop Lines In addition to safeguarding against system or data
loss, Gateway's entire line-up of professional notebooks join
Gateway's E-Series desktops in supporting the latest security
hardware standard, Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 1.2. TPM is a
hardware-based security standard that allows users to encrypt data
and manage passwords; it also provides secure authentication to
networks by storing keys, passwords and digital certificates. It
provides a much more secure environment than passwords and
software-based solutions that are vulnerable to hacking and cyber
attacks. Critical applications and capabilities such as secure
email, secure web access and local protection of data are much more
secure when running on a Trusted Computing Platform. Pricing and
Availability Gateway's Mobile Theft Protection Solution is
available now on its full line of professional notebooks, including
the Gateway M250, M460 and M680. Customers simply need to activate
the service, which starts at $99 for three years of coverage. All
Gateway professional notebooks noted above are hardware compatible
with Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 1.2. Both initiatives join
Gateway's growing portfolio of security services and product
offerings, including Network Security Audit, Learning Network
Security, Keep your Hard Drive, and virus software bundles. Gateway
will continue to expand its security offerings with solutions that
make it easy for customers to protect their corporate assets.
Gateway Professional From value-priced servers to ultra-reliable
desktops to comprehensive services, Gateway has served
organizations for 20-years. Gateway uses itsmulti-channel approach
to make the purchase, use and support of technologysimple. Gateway
customers include many of the world's leading organizations, such
as the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency, the University of Arizona,
Harvard University, California Highway Patrol and others. For more
information onGateway Professional solutions, visit
http://www.gateway.com/business. About Gateway Since its founding
in 1985, Irvine, Calif.-based Gateway (NYSE:GTW) has been a
technology pioneer, offering award-winning PCs and related products
to consumers, businesses, government agencies and schools. After
acquiring eMachines in early 2004, Gateway is now the third largest
PC company in the U.S. and among the top ten worldwide. The
company's value-based eMachines brand is sold exclusively by
leading retailers worldwide, while the premium Gateway line is
available at major retailers, over the web and phone, and through
its direct sales force. See http://www.gateway.com/ for more
information. About Absolute Absolute(R) Software (TSX VEN: ABT) is
the leader in Computer Theft Recovery and Secure Asset
Tracking(TM). Absolute's uniquely patented Computrace(R) technology
is optimized for remote and mobile users. Absolute Software
provides organizations with simple and cost effective solutions to
help track their computing assets, deter computer loss, and reduce
incurred liability costs. Absolute Software has a history of
delivering first-to-market technology innovations along with a
recovery guarantee making it one of the most reliable asset
tracking and recovery solutions in the market today. The company
also has partnerships with global leaders, including, DELL, IBM,
HP, Toshiba, Gateway, Phoenix Technologies, and Apple. For more
information about Absolute Software and Computrace, visit
http://www.absolute.com/. (1) Services offered by Absolute Software
Corp. and not Gateway. Terms and conditions may apply. Log onto
http://www.absolute.com/PDF/EULA.pdf for complete details
DATASOURCE: Gateway, Inc. CONTACT: Bryan Sherlock of Gateway,
+1-949-471-7756, Web site: http://www.absolute.com/ Web site:
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