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Gateway Continues Focus on Security by Extending the
Proven Software to Notebooks for Home and Home Office Customers
IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- How does a stolen
notebook PC give customers peace of mind? Because in this case, the notebook
PC -- from Gateway -- was recovered and is back with its rightful owner thanks
to Gateway Mobile Theft Protection Solution powered by Absolute Software's
Computrace(R) LoJack(R) for Laptops security software.
Previously only available on Gateway's professional class notebooks for
businesses, government agencies and educational institutions, Gateway is now
making its Mobile Theft Protection Solution available on notebook PCs for home
and home office customers. The move is another step in the company's focus on
delivering best-in-breed security solutions for its customers.
Gateway Mobile Theft Protection uses the proven LoJack for Laptops
software to track systems that are missing. In the event that the notebook is
lost or stolen, the Absolute Software Recovery Team can pinpoint the notebook
once it is used online. The solution is credited with many successful
recoveries.
For example, when a Gateway notebook on loan from William Penn University
to a student was stolen recently, the university alerted Absolute Software.
The notebook was later found when a recovery specialist from Absolute Software
tracked the notebook's Internet connection to a phone line and contacted the
local authorities -- the Des Moines Police Department. The police were able
to quickly and easily recover the stolen notebook.
"It's very likely that the Gateway notebook from William Penn University
would have ended up like most other stolen notebooks -- never seen again,"
said Detective William Boggs, Des Moines Police Department. "This was the
first case I worked on that involved a stolen notebook with LoJack for Laptops
and I was really impressed with how Absolute helped us locate the system.
Because of it, the university has their Gateway PC back, and we were able to
stop a crime."
Gateway is extended the offering of LoJack for Laptops to consumers to
deliver an important layer of physical protection.
"For a home PC customer, a missing notebook means losing very precious and
personal information," said Josh Wood, director, Gateway's Box and Beyond
group. "Customers use their notebook for everything from filing taxes to
holiday shopping and online bill payments -- so these PCs are ripe with
confidential data, passwords and private information. Also, these customers
typically don't have comprehensive backup programs, so a lost or stolen
notebook also means losing files, photos and potentially lots more."
Absolute guarantees the recovery of the computer; if it cannot be
recovered within 30 days, the customer may be eligible for a refund of the
cost of LoJack for Laptops(1).
"A notebook PC is stolen every 53 seconds in the United States, making the
threat of computer theft and misuse among the most serious dangers facing
today's consumers," said John Livingston, chairman and CEO of Absolute
Software. "Gateway is providing its customers with industry leading mobile
theft protection with LoJack for Laptops recovery service."
Pricing and Availability
Gateway's Mobile Theft Protection Solution is available now on its full
line of notebooks for home and home-office customers including the Gateway
CX200, NX200, NX250, NX500, NX550, NX850 and M325.
Prices for the Gateway Mobile Theft Protection using Computrace LoJack for
Laptops software and service follows: $59 for one year, $79 for two years, $89
for three years, and $119 for four years.(1)
Gateway Mobile Theft Protection enhances a range of Gateway offerings that
help to protect its customers' PCs. Gateway offers software from
best-in-class providers including Symantec, McAfee, Veritas and others as well
as convenient software packages including the Gateway Complete Security Suite
and Gateway Complete Security Bundle software priced at $49.99 and $99.99
respectively.
A pro-active upgrade tool called BigFix(R) is also featured at no charge
on Gateway's notebook PCs for home and home office customers.(2) With the
customer's permission, BigFix identifies and sends messages offering updates
and general PC maintenance. For example, BigFix will alert customers to new
software patches that will keep the PC updated with the latest security fixes.
Gateway also offers a range of extended service plans including Accidental
Damage Protection, which delivers repaired or replaced parts that fail due to
normal use or handling caused by unintentional impacts, dropping, falls,
accidentally spilled liquids, immersion in liquids and power surges.(3)
About Gateway
Since its founding in 1985, Irvine, Calif.-based Gateway (NYSE: GTW) has
been a technology pioneer, offering award-winning PCs and related products to
consumers, businesses, government agencies and schools. After acquiring
eMachines in early 2004, Gateway is now the third largest PC company in the
U.S. and among the top ten worldwide. The company's value-based eMachines
brand is sold exclusively by leading retailers worldwide, while the premium
Gateway line is available at major retailers, over the web and phone, and
through its direct sales force. See http://www.gateway.com for more
information.
LoJack is a registered trademark of LoJack Corporation, used under license
by Absolute Software Corporation. For full details visit http://www.absolute.com.
LoJack Corporation is not responsible for any content herein.
1.) Services offered by Absolute Software Corporation and not Gateway.
Certain conditions apply. For full details see terms and conditions at
http://www.lojackforlaptops.com .
2.) Internet connection required.
3.) Limited warranties and service agreements apply; visit
http://www.gateway.com/about/legal/warranty.shtml, or call 1-800-846-2000 for
a free copy. Accidental Damage Protection not available in all states.
SOURCE Gateway, Inc.
Web site: http://www.gateway.com http://www.absolute.com
http://www.lojackforlaptops.com
http://www.gateway.com/about/legal/warranty.shtml
CONTACT: Lisa Emard of Gateway, Inc., +1-949-471-7705,
[email protected]
Proven Software to Notebooks for Home and Home Office Customers
IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- How does a stolen
notebook PC give customers peace of mind? Because in this case, the notebook
PC -- from Gateway -- was recovered and is back with its rightful owner thanks
to Gateway Mobile Theft Protection Solution powered by Absolute Software's
Computrace(R) LoJack(R) for Laptops security software.
Previously only available on Gateway's professional class notebooks for
businesses, government agencies and educational institutions, Gateway is now
making its Mobile Theft Protection Solution available on notebook PCs for home
and home office customers. The move is another step in the company's focus on
delivering best-in-breed security solutions for its customers.
Gateway Mobile Theft Protection uses the proven LoJack for Laptops
software to track systems that are missing. In the event that the notebook is
lost or stolen, the Absolute Software Recovery Team can pinpoint the notebook
once it is used online. The solution is credited with many successful
recoveries.
For example, when a Gateway notebook on loan from William Penn University
to a student was stolen recently, the university alerted Absolute Software.
The notebook was later found when a recovery specialist from Absolute Software
tracked the notebook's Internet connection to a phone line and contacted the
local authorities -- the Des Moines Police Department. The police were able
to quickly and easily recover the stolen notebook.
"It's very likely that the Gateway notebook from William Penn University
would have ended up like most other stolen notebooks -- never seen again,"
said Detective William Boggs, Des Moines Police Department. "This was the
first case I worked on that involved a stolen notebook with LoJack for Laptops
and I was really impressed with how Absolute helped us locate the system.
Because of it, the university has their Gateway PC back, and we were able to
stop a crime."
Gateway is extended the offering of LoJack for Laptops to consumers to
deliver an important layer of physical protection.
"For a home PC customer, a missing notebook means losing very precious and
personal information," said Josh Wood, director, Gateway's Box and Beyond
group. "Customers use their notebook for everything from filing taxes to
holiday shopping and online bill payments -- so these PCs are ripe with
confidential data, passwords and private information. Also, these customers
typically don't have comprehensive backup programs, so a lost or stolen
notebook also means losing files, photos and potentially lots more."
Absolute guarantees the recovery of the computer; if it cannot be
recovered within 30 days, the customer may be eligible for a refund of the
cost of LoJack for Laptops(1).
"A notebook PC is stolen every 53 seconds in the United States, making the
threat of computer theft and misuse among the most serious dangers facing
today's consumers," said John Livingston, chairman and CEO of Absolute
Software. "Gateway is providing its customers with industry leading mobile
theft protection with LoJack for Laptops recovery service."
Pricing and Availability
Gateway's Mobile Theft Protection Solution is available now on its full
line of notebooks for home and home-office customers including the Gateway
CX200, NX200, NX250, NX500, NX550, NX850 and M325.
Prices for the Gateway Mobile Theft Protection using Computrace LoJack for
Laptops software and service follows: $59 for one year, $79 for two years, $89
for three years, and $119 for four years.(1)
Gateway Mobile Theft Protection enhances a range of Gateway offerings that
help to protect its customers' PCs. Gateway offers software from
best-in-class providers including Symantec, McAfee, Veritas and others as well
as convenient software packages including the Gateway Complete Security Suite
and Gateway Complete Security Bundle software priced at $49.99 and $99.99
respectively.
A pro-active upgrade tool called BigFix(R) is also featured at no charge
on Gateway's notebook PCs for home and home office customers.(2) With the
customer's permission, BigFix identifies and sends messages offering updates
and general PC maintenance. For example, BigFix will alert customers to new
software patches that will keep the PC updated with the latest security fixes.
Gateway also offers a range of extended service plans including Accidental
Damage Protection, which delivers repaired or replaced parts that fail due to
normal use or handling caused by unintentional impacts, dropping, falls,
accidentally spilled liquids, immersion in liquids and power surges.(3)
About Gateway
Since its founding in 1985, Irvine, Calif.-based Gateway (NYSE: GTW) has
been a technology pioneer, offering award-winning PCs and related products to
consumers, businesses, government agencies and schools. After acquiring
eMachines in early 2004, Gateway is now the third largest PC company in the
U.S. and among the top ten worldwide. The company's value-based eMachines
brand is sold exclusively by leading retailers worldwide, while the premium
Gateway line is available at major retailers, over the web and phone, and
through its direct sales force. See http://www.gateway.com for more
information.
LoJack is a registered trademark of LoJack Corporation, used under license
by Absolute Software Corporation. For full details visit http://www.absolute.com.
LoJack Corporation is not responsible for any content herein.
1.) Services offered by Absolute Software Corporation and not Gateway.
Certain conditions apply. For full details see terms and conditions at
http://www.lojackforlaptops.com .
2.) Internet connection required.
3.) Limited warranties and service agreements apply; visit
http://www.gateway.com/about/legal/warranty.shtml, or call 1-800-846-2000 for
a free copy. Accidental Damage Protection not available in all states.
SOURCE Gateway, Inc.
Web site: http://www.gateway.com http://www.absolute.com
http://www.lojackforlaptops.com
http://www.gateway.com/about/legal/warranty.shtml
CONTACT: Lisa Emard of Gateway, Inc., +1-949-471-7705,
[email protected]
