Global manufacturer to integrate Absolute technology in its mobile device platform
Vancouver, Canada: March 26, 2015 – Absolute® Software Corporation (TSX: ABT), the industry standard for persistent endpoint security and management solutions for computers, laptops, tablets and smartphones, today announced a partnership with Prestigio, a global manufacturer of mobile devices.
With this partnership, Persistence® by Absolute Software will be embedded in the firmware of Prestigio devices at the factory, with an initial focus on the Prestigio MultiPad Windows 8 tablets. This will allow Prestigio customers to maintain a persistent connection with all of their endpoints for unmatched mobile device security, regardless of user or location.
“Persistence brings significant security capabilities to our platform and customers, as we expand our brand across emerging markets in Europe,” said Marek Horyl, General Manager and COO at Prestigio EMEA. “It is important that we provide our customers with devices that are secured using Absolute’s innovative technology so they can confidently protect their mobile devices and the sensitive data they contain.”
“Prestigio has made a name for itself by delivering high-quality Windows tablet solutions into new markets,” said Mark Grace, Vice President, Worldwide OEM and Business Development, Channel, at Absolute. “We look forward to helping Prestigio further expand across key markets in Europe, and are excited about the shared growth opportunities their global customer base represents.”
About Prestigio
Prestigio® is rapidly growing in more than 85 countries across Europe, Middle East and Africa. For more than a decade, Prestigio has been crafting innovative IT and consumer electronic products of superior quality, style and affordability. Since 2011, Prestigio has been a leading brand across Central and Eastern Europe, Russia and CIS in GPS navigation and has achieved a top-3 position among Tablet PC brands in the region. To learn more about Prestigio, please visit www.prestigio.com