Absolute Expands Lenovo Factory Activation to Asia Pacific

VANCOUVER, Feb. 10, 2016 /CNW/ - Absolute^® Software Corporation (TSX: ABT) the industry standard for persistent endpoint security and data risk management solutions, today announced the Company has entered into an agreement with Lenovo Asia Pacific to include Absolute Data & Device Security (DDS) in the image of Lenovo devices.

Under this agreement, Lenovo will incorporate the automated installation of Absolute DDS through the Lenovo Imaging Technology Center for its Asia Pacific customers. As part of this factory image, customers can opt to load and activate Absolute DDS onto all of their Lenovo devices before shipment. This will trigger the activation of Persistence^® technology by Absolute, allowing customers to secure their Lenovo devices before shipment, protecting them in transit and throughout the lifecycle of each device.

"Lenovo's Imaging Technology Center delivers a truly tailored, out-of-the-box experience for our mutual enterprise customers," said Mark Grace, Vice President, Channel and Business Development, Absolute. "We are excited to expand our relationship with Lenovo and establish this unique position within the Asia Pacific market. This is a model of success we've leveraged in other regions and we look forward to expanding our presence within this strategic market."

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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