Absolute Embeds Persistence Technology on Lenovo Tab3 10 Business Tablet

VANCOUVER, July 13, 2016 /CNW/ - Absolute® (TSX: ABT), the industry standard for persistent endpoint security and data risk management solutions, today announced that the company will embed its technology in the newly released Lenovo Tab3 10 Business tablet.

Under the agreement, Persistence® technology from Absolute will be introduced in the firmware of the Android-powered devices at the factory. By activating Absolute technology, Lenovo's enterprise and public sector customers will benefit from extended endpoint visibility, allowing IT to maintain a two-way connection with these devices, on or off the corporate network.

"Our newly released Tab3 10 was designed with best-in-class security in mind," said Hugo Fernandez Rodriguez, Business Development & Operations Senior Manager, Lenovo. "Absolute has consistently demonstrated its ability to deliver an enriched security solution across a wide range of our devices and we are excited to include this option in the Lenovo Tab3 10 Business tablet."

"This is a long-standing relationship and a partnership instrumental to our business that continues to expand as Lenovo remains focused on delivering industry leading enterprise and public sector security solutions," said Mark Grace, senior vice president, Channel and Business Development, Absolute. "We are thrilled to further this collaboration on the Tab3 10 device and support its robust security offering."

About Absolute

Absolute Software Corporation (TSX: ABT) is the industry standard in persistent endpoint security and data risk management solutions. Persistence® technology from Absolute provides organizations with visibility and control over all of their devices, regardless of user or location. If an Absolute client is removed from an endpoint, it will automatically reinstall so IT can secure each device and the sensitive data it contains. No other technology can do this. Persistence technology is embedded in the firmware of computers, netbooks, tablets and smartphones by global leaders, including Acer, ASUS, Dell, Fujitsu, HP, Lenovo, Microsoft, Panasonic, Samsung, and Toshiba, and the Company has reselling partnerships with these OEMs and others, including Apple. For more information about Absolute, visit www.absolute.com.

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