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Ericsson and Intel developing Laptop kill switch

Erisson has just announced its HSPA-capable Mobile Broadband Modules will compatible with Intel’s Anti-Theft Technology. Ericsson is in cahoots with Intel to bring an even higher standard of theft shelter to upcoming laptops. Ericsson tactics to make its HSPA-capable Mobile Broadband Modules compatible with Intel’s current anti-theft laptop technology. Ericsson’s modules will support remote-SMS to lock a stolen or lost notebook. The Ericsson/Intel security permutation will result in laptops that not only support a remote-SMS enabled kill switch, but also a transmitting GPS feature. This solution will be obtainable in commerial data protection products starting second half of 2009.

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