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Fuzzy Logic Ericsson and Intel to “stop” laptop theft – in 2009
Fuzzy Logic Ericsson and Intel to “stop” laptop theft – in 2009 | Ericsson and Intel to “stop” laptop theft – in 2009 |
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| by Alex Zaharov-Reutt | |
| Friday, 12 December 2008 | |
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Page 2 of 2 Ericsson says that the solution builds on its “Mobile Broadband Modules”, which are tightly integrated in and optimized for notebooks, and Intel’s Anti-Theft PC Protection technology, which can lock a stolen or lost notebook. Featured Whitepaper
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When a loss or theft is detected, Intel Anti-Theft PC Protection technology can lock the laptop, rendering it useless, by blocking the boot process, and when working in conjunction with third-party encryption hardware or software can protect data by deleting cryptographic keys or similar essential code for decryption. The theft management service can also take advantage of built-in Global Positioning System (GPS) technology in the Ericsson mobile broadband module, which can send location data to a central server. The location function can be used to determine a theft situation when the notebook is moved outside a pre-defined area – a so called geo-fence to locate a lost notebook. Ericsson Mobile Broadband Modules are already optimised with Intel Centrino 2 processor technology to achieve excellent battery life and will in addition be validated to guarantee the interworking with Intel Anti-Theft PC Protection Technology. The solution will be available in commercial data protection products starting second half of 2009, which could well be just in time for Intel’s Core i7 notebooks to hit the scene, which you’d imagine would be equally equipped with Intel’s Anti-Theft technology and would still be fully integrated with Ericsson’s modules. Ericsson ends by reminding us all that its “Mobile Broadband Modules” support HSPA, which is “the world's most widely commercially deployed technology for mobile broadband, and provides the end user with a simple, cost effective and convenient solution for broadband access while on-the-go.” Of course in a couple of years we’ll all be using LTE modules, which LG have recently demonstrated, and Ericsson is undoubtedly working on too. No doubt Ericsson’s Mobile Broadband Modules will also be upgraded to eHSPA/HSPA+/HSPA Evolution status in 2009, seeing as 2009 will be the year of widespread HSPA Evolution rollouts and adoption, at least for some carriers. |
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