Company: Skyhook Wireless
Industry: Wireless / Navigation
Location: Boston, MA, United States of America

LOS ANGELES, CA and BOSTON, MA--Awareness Technologies and Skyhook Wireless announced today the release of Laptop Cop with real-time geo-location. The Wi-Fi Positioning System (WPS) from Skyhook Wireless adds a powerful new set of features to Laptop Cop, making it the most comprehensive and effective laptop protection software in the industry.

“We deliver real laptop protection, not just ping for an IP address like our competitor,” emphasized Peter Fuhrman, a founder of Awareness Technologies. “We give laptop owners the valuable features they’ve long wanted, of being able to remotely retrieve or delete files, monitor and control what a thief does with the stolen laptop, and now, thanks to our partnership with Skyhook Wireless, find out in real-time where the laptop is located, with a higher degree of accuracy than GPS. This is a game-changer in the software market.”

“Adding WPS to Laptop Cop will provide owners with fast, accurate information on the location of the stolen device, even when it's inside or in an urban area. It works like a true homing beacon that helps locate stolen laptops and get them back to their rightful owners,” said Michael Shean, vice president of business development at Skyhook Wireless.

Laptop Cop works on any Windows laptop, whether newly-bought, or already in use. It is available now through Dell Computer’s main website, or direct from Awareness Technologies, at www.laptopcopsoftware.com. The software operates in an undetectable stealth mode, activating only when a laptop is lost or stolen. Its multi-layered functions, including geo-location and remote file-retrieval, go beyond encryption and IP-pinging so owners can truly protect their laptops, and all the contents.

Skyhook Wireless has pioneered the development of WPS, the Wi-Fi positioning system. WPS uses Wi-Fi to determine precise location of laptops and mobile devices, regardless of environment, in order to support always-available and always-accurate positioning. Skyhook's technology is deployed on tens of millions of devices and applications.

“More and more people are switching to laptops, both for business and home use,” explained Awareness Technologies’ Fuhrman. “Increased mobility and convenience, however, brings with it increased risk of laptop theft or loss. Laptop Cop is a must-have for anyone with a laptop or contents worth protecting.”

About Awareness Technologies
Awareness Technologies is a privately-held security software company based in Los Angeles, CA, founded in 2002. It developed and owns InterGuard, WebWatcher, and Laptop Cop, each a leader in its segment. Product information available at: www.interguardsoftware.com, a leading desktop-based data loss prevention and web-filtering software; www.laptopcopsoftware.com, the most complete laptop theft protection software. For more information, visit www.awarenesstechnologies.com, send email to press@awarenesstechnologies.com, or call 310 881 3050 x424.

About Skyhook Wireless
Founded in 2003, Skyhook Wireless has pioneered the development of the first hybrid positioning system to fully leverage Wi-Fi, GPS and cell towers delivering precise location data supporting the growing market for location-based services. Skyhook's hybrid positioning system XPS requires no new hardware, works indoors and outdoors, provides an instant location and is more accurate than current technologies in congested downtown areas. Skyhook Wireless is headquartered in Boston, MA, and is privately held. Investors include RRE Ventures, Bain Capital Ventures, Intel Capital and CommonAngels.

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