Absolute Guarantees Theft Recovery & Data Delete Services for Android Tablets

Vancouver, CanadaLas Vegas, Nevada: January 9, 2012 - Absolute® Software Corporation ("Absolute" or the "Company") (TSX: ABT), the leading provider of firmware-embedded endpoint securitymanagement solutions, announced today at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada, that it has expanded the platform coverage of its industry leading service beyond desktops, laptopsWindows tablets to now include the availability of theft recovery services for Android tablets.

"With the inevitable expansion of consumerization or the "bring your own device" (BYOD) movement, many organizations are exposed to new securitymanageability challenges as organizations allow for these new platformsform factors to operate within their network. Our customers have looked to us to help them maintain their enterprise-grade support requirements in the face of these new challenges," states John Livingston, ChairmanChief Executive Officer at Absolute Software. "With our patented persistence technology, organizations using Android tablets will now benefit from having a constant connection to the devices and, if the device is reported stolen, organizations can now reliably take action to mitigate the security risk of a potential data breach, recover lost or stolen devices,make their overall environment more secure."

The addition of Theft Recovery to the existing Computrace® Mobile feature set for tablets on the Android platform provides our customers with a full cycle service that includes securitymanagement options such as Device Freeze with end user messaging, Data Delete,Geotechnology with geofencing, as well as other management options.  Now, if an Android tablet with embedded Computrace persistence technology is reported stolen, the Absolute Theft Recovery team can use digital forensics to gather evidence and, working closely with local police, help solve the crimerecover the device.

Absolute's customers place a high degree of value in persistence technology. It provides them with a comprehensive view of all their mobile devicesallows them to take action on devices that are deemed to be at risk whether they are on or off the network.

"Computrace persistence technology built in to the devices in our deployment provides our company with the ability to accurately track our mobile assets through their useful lifetime beyond that of any other technology available," stated Deron Means, Information Security Officer for Harland Clarke. "Even in the event of an asset theft, persistence technology allows our company to maintain control over the unit. Persistence technology has also proven itself incredibly valuable in deterring any potential internal theft situations."

To learn more about Absolute's persistence technology for ultra-mobile devices on the Android platform visit: or visit Absolute Software at CES 2012 at Booth #3801 (Toscana) 3rd Floor at the Venetian hotel.

Availability

Theft Recovery for Lenovo ThinkPad tablets is available with Computrace Mobile. For more information visit: .

How Computrace Technology Works

ComputraceLoJack® for Laptops are powered by the Absolute Software patented Computrace persistence technology. When embedded in the firmware of computers from leading computer manufacturers*, Computrace can survive operating system re-installations, as well as hard-drive reformats, replacementsre-imaging, helping to ensure that the service is there when you need it most. Whether a Windows, Mac or Android device, the software is virtually undetectablephones home to the Absolute Monitoring Center with locationasset information. If a computer is reported stolen, the Absolute Theft Recovery Team works on behalf of the customer to gather evidence from the computer to identify the thief's location,then works with local police to get the computer back. Customers can also remotely delete data to help keep it out of the hands of unauthorized users - a reliable contingency in case data protection solutions fail. Computrace or LoJack for Laptops can be easily activated by customers when they install a license ranging from 1-3 years.

*For a list of computers with firmware-embedded support, visit .

About Absolute Software

Absolute Software Corporation (TSX: ABT) is the world leader in firmware-embedded endpoint securitymanagement for computersultra-portable devices. The Company's Computrace, Absolute Manage, Absolute Secure Drive,LoJack for Laptops solutions provide organizations with actionable intelligence to prove compliance, generate fast ROI, reduce overhead,deliver comprehensive visibilitycontrol over all of their endpoints, anywhere, anytime. The Company's software agent is embedded in the firmware of computers, netbooks,tablets by global leaders, including Acer, ASUS, Dell, Fujitsu, HP, Lenovo, Motion, Panasonic, Samsung,Toshiba,the Company has reselling partnerships with these OEMsothers, including Apple. For more information about Absolute Software, visit .

For more information, please contact:

Public Relations:
Kate Ryan, Affect
kryan@affect.com or 212.398.9680

Investor Relations:
Dave Mason, CFA, The Equicom Group
dmason@equicomgroup.com or 416.815.0700 x237

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