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Case Study: "Computrace has been an excellent investment. It's simple to use and it's a no-brainer for anyone who wants to manage their PC resources. I have already stipulated to Dell that every time we order a new laptop, Computrace is to be a part of the standard configuration."

In 2007, two Texas A&M University students had their laptop computers stolen in separate incidents, and Computrace® LoJack® for Laptops was instrumental in getting them back. While one of the thefts occurred in College Station, TX, the other took place thousands of miles due south – in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Case Study: Since installing Computrace from Absolute Software, laptop accountability is up, thefts are down, and the annual laptop hand-out/take-back tasks are completed 30% faster, saving over $47,000 per year in time and resources.

“When we first discovered ComputraceOne two years ago, I assumed it would act as aninsurance policy should any of our laptops go missing.” explained Boone. “However, it hasproved itself to be even more valuable, and is now considered an essential business operationstool. The software enables us to keep track of all the company laptops, no matter which countrythey are used in.”

Case Study: To contend with the potential for computer loss and theft and to maximize the lifespan of their computer fleet, AW installed Computrace by Absolute Software across its computer population. The district has since been able to efficiently track, locate and reallocate computers and proactively respond to computer theft.

Case Study: Val Verde turned to Computrace by Absolute Software to streamline purchasing, increase cost-efficiencies, and ultimately, provide staff and students with a fleet of optimally running devices. Since installing Computrace across 3,600 laptops and desktop computers, the District has achieved 100% accurate auditing, and saves an estimated $40,000 per year in licensing costs. 

Case Study: “With Computrace, I can identify and locate our entire computer fleet in a matter of minutes, without leaving the office… [Computrace] has really helped us to get a handle on our inventory, and definitely saves a lot of time.”

Case Study: “As the victim of computer theft, not only do you have to absorb the financial impact of stolen assets, but you are also forced to accept the risk of data security. When your machines are stolen, and you have potentially sensitive company information walking around out there, you realize how vulnerable you are. We knew that we simply did not have the capabilities to protect these laptops nor what they contained – so we turned to Absolute Software.”

Case Study: Due to a heightened profile a major U.S. federal agency had received because of a recent event, the agency knew they needed to focus on computer and data security. After a very successful pilot project conducted with Absolute, the agency purchased 30,000 licenses of Computrace.

Case Study: “Each day a computer is booted up, Absolute sends any changes to the hardware and software data points. We find out exactly what each computer is running, how much hard drive space is available, whether memory cards are missing, and more. It's a critical tool for lifecycle management."

Case Study: “The technical and IT managers who work for me are experienced professionals, and nothing much gets by them. But they had to admit that ‘the boss came up with a pretty good solution’ to the laptop theft/loss problem when he recommended Computrace."

Case Study: "The Absolute Recovery Team was able to track and recover a critical piece of hardware for MDx Medical, proving its worth many times over. I am a very happy customer of Absolute Software. In fact, I have already recommended Computrace to two other companies we do business with."

Case Study: "It's important that we raise awareness about Computrace. Laptops can walk away very easily, so we need to make sure our assets are always protected."

Case Study: "Computrace was selected because it is a very cost effective system which requires no intervention from our IT team. Implementation was a doddle, Computrace was installed at the build stage by Dell and was activated when we purchased the licenses, and everything else was taken care of."

Case Study: “Computrace immediately gave us visibility into our laptop population. We can see where the laptop is, who is logging in and what software is installed…It has taken us from 30% IT asset auditing capability to well over 95% on computers that are outside our facilities.”