NEWS HIGHLIGHTS
- Intel Anti-Theft service is now available for the first time in Australia through Dick Smith
- Built-in security features enabled on Intel Ultrabook ™ devices providing consumers with peace of mind
Sydney, Australia, October 28 2011– Dick Smith in collaboration with Intel Australia today announced the launch of Intel Anti-theft Service on Ultrabook systems. The service uses Intel Anti-Theft Technology as its foundation, letting people remotely lock the laptop if it’s lost or stolen. Additionally, this service helps create a secure data vault upon service activation where private files can be encrypted and stored.
“With increased mobility and the ease of carrying Ultrabook devices, users around the world face increased risks of theft or loss of device and data. Loss of personal data can be detrimental, expensive and in some cases emotional,” said Anand Pashupathy, General Manager Intel’s Anti-Theft Services. “We are excited to globally collaborate with PC retailers such as Dick Smith to make this security service available for Ultrabook device users.”
Intel Anti-Theft Service takes advantage of intelligent hardware to lock down a lost or stolen laptop. It works even if a thief reimages their hard drive, installs a new hard drive, changes the boot order or avoids connecting to the network. A lost or stolen laptop can be locked-down so that it does not boot by sending a notification over the internet or by using intelligent hardware timers on the laptop. Laptop owners can display a custom message on locked laptops facilitating return by good Samaritans and can revive the laptop to its full functionality by using their personal password.
“We are proud to be the first retailer in Australia to offer the Intel Anti-Theft Service that will provide our customers with an opportunity to safeguard their Ultrabook systems,” said Debra Singh, General Manager, Dick Smith. “Protecting users’ sensitive information, as well as the laptops themselves is paramount.”
Dick Smith has worked with Intel to provide this service to its customers buying Ultrabook™ systems powered by the 2nd Generation Intel Core processor, from Dick Smith stores from November 9th 2011.