Absolute Software Launches Computrace Solutions Partner Program

Vancouver, Canada, July 13, 2007 --(PR.com)-- Absolute(R) Software Corporation (TSX: ABT) ("Absolute", or the "Company"), the leading provider of firmware-based, patented, Computrace(R) Computer Theft Recovery, Data Protection and Secure Asset Tracking(TM) solutions, today announced the launch of the Computrace Solutions Partner Program (CSPP). This new program will enable Microsoft partners to integrate and offer Computrace asset tracking, theft recovery and back-end services for tighter integration between on-premise software and Absolute's hosted service.

The Computrace systems architecture designed and optimized for the Microsoft Software + Services platform provides customers with a comprehensive security and management solution that enables partners to uniquely serve the growing security and Software + Services market. Absolute's industry-leading solutions help organizations manage regulatory compliance, data protection and theft recovery.

"Absolute Software is a fine example of a Microsoft Software + Services Partner," said Marie Huwe, Microsoft General Manager Worldwide Partner Marketing Strategy. "The CSPP personifies how Microsoft's Software + Services architecture enables our partner ecosystem to efficiently integrate best of breed solutions and exemplifies the partner to partner networking which Microsoft helps facilitate."

The Solutions Program Roadmap includes:

- Developer resources and early access to technology
- Partner support and training
- Customizable pre- and post-sales consulting services
- Services hosting, and
- Opportunity Registration Program

John Livingston, Chairman and CEO of Absolute Software, said, "The Computrace Software + Services solution was architected from the ground up to fully leverage the Microsoft Software + Services platform; assuring partners the reliability, scalability and security they expect and depend on to successfully operate their mission critical services businesses. Absolute is excited to engage with Microsoft partners in developing the next generation of security and management services."

Microsoft Certified Partners interested in learning more information about the CSPP may visit: www.absolute.com/MSFTpartner. Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer delivered his Software + Services keynote address at Microsoft's Worldwide Partner Conference today from Denver, Colorado. Featured in the keynote address is a taped testimonial from John Livingston, Absolute's CEO, who describes the Company's strategic growth drivers and its successful relationship with Microsoft.

About Absolute Software

Absolute Software Corporation (TSX: ABT) is the leader in Computer Theft Recovery, Data Protection and Secure Asset Tracking(TM) solutions. Absolute Software provides organizations and consumers with solutions in the areas of regulatory compliance, data protection and theft recovery. The Company's Computrace(R) software is embedded in the BIOS of computers by global leaders, including Dell, Fujitsu, Gateway, HP, Lenovo, Motion, Panasonic and Toshiba, and the Company has reselling partnerships with these OEMs and others,including Apple. For more information about Absolute Software and Computrace, visit www.absolute.com.

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