Taking on tech thieves is firm’s selling point

In a digital world which is becoming increasingly dependent on mobile phones and tablets, Cork company Inhance Technology is experiencing a surge in demand for technology which protects these devices from thieves.

“Our software can be used to lock a phone, trace it, take a photo of the thief, wipe the data remotely, sound an alarm, put the phone on full volume so the thief can’t use it, or just to render the phone useless,’” says Inhance Technology marketing vice-president Lorraine Duffy, who adds that the theft of smartphones has become a huge problem across the world.

Back in 2010, the company launched on the market with a business-to-consumer product called Mobile Superhero, but has since changed its focus in order to target insurance companies and warranty companies. According to Ms Duffy, it is now the leading supplier of mobile device security to this sector.