“Getac rugged computers are designed to get business critical data in the hands of knowledge workers in the field, no matter where their job takes them,” said Mark Grace, vice president worldwide OEM and business development, Channel, at Absolute. Getac will also be able to distribute Absolute’s Persistence technology on a global basis, with an initial focus on Getac’s North America customers. Developed to fit specific vertical needs with features and specifications tailored for in-the-field performance, Getac customers will have expanded access to superior level security and management features to remotely track and manage deployed devices, on or off the corporate network. Under this agreement, Persistence ® technology by Absolute will be made available on Getac’s global suite of rugged mobile solutions, including its rugged notebooks and rugged tablets. Vancouver, Canada: Ma– Absolute ® Software Corporation (TSX: ABT), the industry standard for persistent endpoint security and management solutions for computers, laptops, tablets and smartphones, today announced an expanded partnership with Getac, a leading manufacturer of rugged computers. Persistence technology to be embedded in a broad range of Getac rugged notebooks and tablets Remote Support, Asset Management, Field Data Analysis, Workplace Safety Optimized Rugged Mobile Solutions to drive a smarter approach throughout the automotive value-chain. Industrial Programming and Robotic Control, Facility management, Compliance and Inspections, Workforce Management, Inventory and Warehouse Management, Factory Automation and Plant Monitoring, EAM and CMMS Railroad Management, Airport Management, Port Management, Long-haul Delivery Fleet Management, Warehouse Materials Handling Smart Meter Reading and Installation, On-site Safety, Utility Asset Management, Workforce Management for Utilities, Mobile GIS, Surveying and Mapping Law Enforcement, EMS, Fire & Rescue applications Mission-critical COTS computing that delivers high powered processing and reliability in operational environments