Absolute Software Announces Lenovo ThinkShield TraceLock: Maintain Control, Security, and Resilience Even on Offline PCs
Absolute Software, in collaboration with Lenovo, has announced Lenovo ThinkShield TraceLock, a solution that enables control of PCs even when they are offline or powered off. Built on the Absolute Security Cyber Resilience Platform, it uses persistent firmware-embedded connectivity to locate, boot, connect, control, and recover lost devices. Availability begins July 1, 2026, on select ThinkPad models.
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This release is a Japanese summary based on the English press release distributed by Absolute Software on June 2, 2026 (local time). The English version takes precedence in content and interpretation.
Absolute Software, a leader in enterprise cyber resilience, today announced Lenovo ThinkShield TraceLock. This solution is built on the Absolute Security Cyber Resilience Platform and, through persistent connectivity embedded in the firmware, enables locating, booting, connecting, controlling, and recovering target devices. These operations can be performed even when the device is powered off and disconnected from the corporate network or the internet (offline state).
By enabling the location and control of lost, missing, or stolen PCs even in an offline state, security and IT teams can protect networks, systems, and data from threats, theft, breaches, negligence, and business interruptions caused by software failures or cyberattacks, maintaining a resilient state.
John Herrema, Chief Product Officer (CPO) at Absolute, stated: "Enterprises rely on hundreds of millions of PCs to keep their businesses running and maximize employee productivity. However, recent research shows that 25% of devices deployed by enterprises are unaccounted for and uncontrolled. Through our collaboration with Lenovo, we are helping our customers maintain connectivity, visibility, and continuous control over their devices, even when they are offline or powered off."
ThinkShield TraceLock is powered by the Absolute Connections Framework™, a firmware-based architecture designed to maintain persistent communication with endpoint devices. Through remote connectivity and a centralized cloud-based console, enterprises can:
- Visualize and maintain control over target devices below the OS layer, even when powered off or disconnected from the corporate network and internet.
- Restore and enforce security, compliance, and access policies across target endpoints, reducing the risk of data leaks, ransomware, and breaches.
- Remotely lock devices and wipe hard drive data to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive data on the device and across the network.
- Maintain audit-ready records with templates compliant with key industry regulations, meeting internal compliance policies and regulatory requirements.
- Automatically restore malfunctioning PCs to their last known good state and reimage crashed, compromised, or corrupted OSes, reducing downtime.
Nima Baiati, Vice President and General Manager of Commercial Software & Security Solutions at Lenovo, commented: "AI has fundamentally changed the landscape of cybersecurity. Today's enterprises demand a new level of control and peace of mind that extends beyond the OS and network perimeter. Lenovo's ThinkShield TraceLock, developed in collaboration with Absolute, further strengthens organizational protection and visibility. IT teams can now remotely locate, boot, and wipe data from devices, whether they are powered off or outside the corporate network."
Starting July 1, 2026, ThinkShield TraceLock will be available on select ThinkPad models with WWAN (ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14, ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 11, ThinkPad T14s Gen 7 Intel, ThinkPad T16 Gen 5 Intel). ThinkShield TraceLock can be added when ordering new ThinkPads through Absolute Control and Absolute Resilience licenses.
[About Absolute Software] Absolute Software partners with over 28 of the world's leading PC manufacturers and is embedded in the firmware of over 600 million devices. Trusted by thousands of customers worldwide and adopted by 16 million PC users, integrating Absolute Software's Cyber Resilience Platform into digital enterprises ensures secure, uninterrupted connectivity from anywhere in the world during remote or hybrid work, and enables rapid business recovery from cyberattacks or disruptions. For more information, visit http://www.absolute.com/. Follow us on LinkedIn.
© 2026 Absolute Software Corporation. All rights reserved. ABSOLUTE, the ABSOLUTE logo, and NETMOTION are registered trademarks of Absolute Software Corporation or its subsidiaries. Other names and logos mentioned herein may be trademarks of Absolute Software Corporation or their respective owners. The absence of ™ and ® symbols in this document does not constitute a waiver of ownership of the relevant trademarks.
Absolute Software, a leader in enterprise cyber resilience, today announced Lenovo ThinkShield TraceLock. This solution is built on the Absolute Security Cyber Resilience Platform and, through persistent connectivity embedded in the firmware, enables locating, booting, connecting, controlling, and recovering target devices. These operations can be performed even when the device is powered off and disconnected from the corporate network or the internet (offline state).
By enabling the location and control of lost, missing, or stolen PCs even in an offline state, security and IT teams can protect networks, systems, and data from threats, theft, breaches, negligence, and business interruptions caused by software failures or cyberattacks, maintaining a resilient state.
John Herrema, Chief Product Officer (CPO) at Absolute, stated: "Enterprises rely on hundreds of millions of PCs to keep their businesses running and maximize employee productivity. However, recent research shows that 25% of devices deployed by enterprises are unaccounted for and uncontrolled. Through our collaboration with Lenovo, we are helping our customers maintain connectivity, visibility, and continuous control over their devices, even when they are offline or powered off."
ThinkShield TraceLock is powered by the Absolute Connections Framework™, a firmware-based architecture designed to maintain persistent communication with endpoint devices. Through remote connectivity and a centralized cloud-based console, enterprises can:
- Visualize and maintain control over target devices below the OS layer, even when powered off or disconnected from the corporate network and internet.
- Restore and enforce security, compliance, and access policies across target endpoints, reducing the risk of data leaks, ransomware, and breaches.
- Remotely lock devices and wipe hard drive data to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive data on the device and across the network.
- Maintain audit-ready records with templates compliant with key industry regulations, meeting internal compliance policies and regulatory requirements.
- Automatically restore malfunctioning PCs to their last known good state and reimage crashed, compromised, or corrupted OSes, reducing downtime.
Nima Baiati, Vice President and General Manager of Commercial Software & Security Solutions at Lenovo, commented: "AI has fundamentally changed the landscape of cybersecurity. Today's enterprises demand a new level of control and peace of mind that extends beyond the OS and network perimeter. Lenovo's ThinkShield TraceLock, developed in collaboration with Absolute, further strengthens organizational protection and visibility. IT teams can now remotely locate, boot, and wipe data from devices, whether they are powered off or outside the corporate network."
Starting July 1, 2026, ThinkShield TraceLock will be available on select ThinkPad models with WWAN (ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14, ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 11, ThinkPad T14s Gen 7 Intel, ThinkPad T16 Gen 5 Intel). ThinkShield TraceLock can be added when ordering new ThinkPads through Absolute Control and Absolute Resilience licenses.
[About Absolute Software] Absolute Software partners with over 28 of the world's leading PC manufacturers and is embedded in the firmware of over 600 million devices. Trusted by thousands of customers worldwide and adopted by 16 million PC users, integrating Absolute Software's Cyber Resilience Platform into digital enterprises ensures secure, uninterrupted connectivity from anywhere in the world during remote or hybrid work, and enables rapid business recovery from cyberattacks or disruptions. For more information, visit http://www.absolute.com/. Follow us on LinkedIn.
© 2026 Absolute Software Corporation. All rights reserved. ABSOLUTE, the ABSOLUTE logo, and NETMOTION are registered trademarks of Absolute Software Corporation or its subsidiaries. Other names and logos mentioned herein may be trademarks of Absolute Software Corporation or their respective owners. The absence of ™ and ® symbols in this document does not constitute a waiver of ownership of the relevant trademarks.
FAQ
How does ThinkShield TraceLock work?
It uses the Absolute Connections Framework™, a firmware-based architecture that maintains persistent communication with the device below the OS layer, enabling control even when offline.
What type of companies is this solution suitable for?
It is ideal for companies with remote or hybrid work models where employee PCs are frequently used outside the corporate network.
When would you use the data wipe feature?
In cases of device theft or loss, the hard drive data can be remotely wiped to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive information.