Ericsson is collaborating with Intel to ensure that its GPS-enabled mobile broadband modules are interoperable with Intel's Anti-Theft PC Protection Technology.

Through this collaboration between the two, a theft management service residing in a user's network can send a message to the mobile broadband module inside the notebook, which in turn securely transfers the message to Intel's anti-theft function inside the notebook's processor module, according to the companies. The module in turn can then enable appropriate actions, such as completely locking the computer, making it unusable until it receives an unlock message, the companies say.

Intel Anti-Theft Technology detects potential theft situations and responds according to a company's IT policies, according to Intel. It can be programmed to respond to repeated login failures, for example, or expiration of a timer that requires regularly scheduled connection to a central server. When working in conjunction with third-party encryption hardware or software, Intel's technology can be configured to delete cryptographic keys or similar code necessary for decryption.

The theft management service can also take advantage of built-in GPS technology in the Ericsson mobile broadband module, which can send location data to a central server, Ericsson says. The location function can also be utilized to determine a theft situation, such as when the notebook is moved outside a pre-defined area.

The anti-theft protection-compatible modules will be available in commercial data protection products starting second half of 2009, Ericsson said.

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