Absolute Software to Showcase Persistence Technology at Microsoft Ignite Conference

CHICAGO, May 4, 2015 /CNW/ - Absolute® Software Corporation (TSX: ABT), the industry standard for persistent endpoint security and data risk management solutions for computers, laptops, tablets and smartphones, will exhibit and present at the inaugural Microsoft Ignite Conference from May 4-7, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois.

At the Microsoft® Surface booth, Absolute Software will host a speaking session, "Made for Surface: A Security Solution from Absolute Software". The session will cover current security challenges relative to mobile devices and how Persistence® technology allows organizations to secure these endpoints and the data they contain, regardless of user or location.

Persistence® technology from Absolute provides organizations with the ability to remotely manage and secure endpoints on or off the corporate network, allowing IT to anticipate scenarios and take measures to safeguard each device and the corporate data it contains. Persistence technology is embedded in numerous Windows-based devices from major manufacturers around the world, including the Microsoft Surface Pro 3 tablet.

Speaking Session: Made for Surface: A Security Solution from Absolute Software
When: May 6, 2015 – 11:35-11:55 am
Where: Microsoft Surface Booth, McCormick Place, 2301 S Martin Luther King Drive, Chicago, IL

Absolute is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner. The extensive Absolute partner ecosystem includes leading computer manufacturers from around the world and a network of in-region VAR, reseller, and distribution partners.

Absolute Software will be exhibiting at Booth #585. For more information about Microsoft Ignite, visit www.ignite.microsoft.com.

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About Absolute Software

Absolute Software Corporation (TSX: ABT) is the industry standard in persistent endpoint security and data risk management solutions for computers, laptops, tablets and smartphones. Persistence® technology from Absolute provides organizations with visibility and control over all of their devices, regardless of user or location. If an Absolute software 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. 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.  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

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