Managed Service protects data on lost or stolen computers.

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Theft Recovery Managed Service helps retain control over misplaced or stolen PCs and laptops. When missing computer connects to Internet, software agent that resides on computer communicates with Everdream Control Center (ECC) to trigger release of software package that instantly encrypts or deletes pre-selected data on computer. Simultaneously, collection of network information is communicated to ECC that can be used to track, locate, and recover PC.



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New Everdream Managed Service Protects Vital Company Information on Lost or Stolen Laptops



Everdream's Theft Recovery Managed Service Secures Sensitive Business Critical Data on Personal Computers and Assists in the Recovery of the Asset

FREMONT, Calif., April 11 /-- Everdream, the leading provider of on-demand desktop management services, today announced the launch of its Theft Recovery Managed Service, which enables companies to retain control over misplaced or stolen PCs and laptops by encrypting or deleting data contained on the computer. The service can also assist law enforcement with the tracking, location and recovery of the asset. This new offering is the latest addition to Everdream's suite of comprehensive on-demand managed services that enable companies to gain greater control over corporate PC's by leveraging Everdream's best practices and resources as an extension of their IT organization.

With an increasingly distributed and mobile workforce, the risk of computer loss and theft is a growing problem for corporations. "With our high number of remote and mobile workers, lost and stolen laptops and the possible loss of proprietary data is a big concern for us," said Ron Ridge, CIO, Bowe Bell + Howell. "Everdream's new service gives us the security of knowing that vital company information is safeguarded and that unauthorized users can't access our internal network."

Special "Agent" Tracks Down Stolen Laptops

With the Theft Recovery Managed Service, when the lost or stolen computer connects to the Internet, the Everdream software agent residing on the computer, automatically communicates with the Everdream Control Center (ECC), a web-based management console, triggering the release of a software package that works with the agent to instantly encrypt or delete data on the computer based on customer preference. At the same time, a collection of network information is communicated to the ECC which can be used by law enforcement to locate and recover the PC.

Everdream augments the Theft Recovery Managed Service with its Online Backup software service and its Data Restoration managed service that enables customers to preserve valuable information and files. These services proactively restore data, from the most recent backup, to a new PC ensuring downtime is minimized and the company's workforce remains productive.

"We have standardized our corporate policy for PC theft remediation around Everdream's technology and services because of the security they provide," said Tom Roets, Vice President of Information Technologies, Sonic Automotive. "When one of our laptops is lost or stolen, we know that Everdream will distribute a software package that locks sensitive data from the system and monitors the system's connection information for details that may assist in recovery of the asset. Furthermore, Everdream quickly restores the data to get our users back up and running."

"The security and uptime of our customers' PCs is a cornerstone of our on-demand software and managed services," said Ed Mueller, chief marketing officer for Everdream. "Our Theft Recovery Managed Service provides unique and effective measures to counter one of today's most frightening concerns for businesses: the loss or theft of PCs and laptops containing sensitive data. Not only can Everdream prevent unauthorized users from accessing data on a computer, but we can also help recover lost or stolen assets. In addition, companies using our online backup software service and data restoration managed service can feel peace of mind knowing that their data will never be permanently lost."

About Everdream

Everdream Corporation is the market leader in on-demand desktop management services that enable greater visibility into hardware and software assets, better and more uniform desktop protection for unparalleled business uptime, and superior end-user satisfaction while significantly reducing the total cost of ownership of corporate PCs. Built around a powerful and cost-effective "software-as-a-service" model, Everdream provides an integrated offering of on-demand software and managed services that are activated with a simple Internet connection, ensuring all desktops and laptops -- regardless of location -- are "Everdream Protected." Powered by Everdream's industry- leading desktop management platform and its client-based agent architecture, Everdream's services are available to customers 365x24x7. With worldwide headquarters in Fremont, California, and operational facilities in Dallas, Texas, and Charlotte, North Carolina, Everdream manages more than 140,000 desktops for companies in 60+ countries around the globe, including ADP, Brocade Communications, Korean Airlines, Midas, Salesforce.com, Sonic Automotive, Sylvan Learning Centers, and many others. For more information, visit the Everdream Web site at www.everdream.com or call 888-307-7299.

NOTE: Everdream is a registered trademark of Everdream Corporation. All other brands, products, or service names are or may be trademarks or service marks of their respective owners.

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