Absolute Software Corporation which offers security software for computers, laptops, tablets and smartphones, is to use Google Maps to provide improved device geolocation tracking in its Computrace product.
Bill Gordon, VP, Engineering and Development at Absolute Software, said: “The location of a device is an important factor in assessing the risk of a data loss event and measuring compliance with corporate policies. The accuracy of the geolocation data we present in our products is critical to our customers. Using Google Maps technology allows our customers to track devices and be alerted of risks with the highest accuracy.”
The geolocation capabilities of Computrace include recent and historical location information for a device, as well as the ability to build geofences to contain devices within a specific geographical area. If a device goes beyond the bounds of a geofence, IT is alerted so they can investigate and determine if the device and the data on it is at risk.
