Awareness Technologies has just announced a partnership with Skyhook in the newest version of its Laptop Cop software. When a Laptop Cop enabled laptop is stolen, the owner can remotely retrieve or delete files, and monitor what a thief does with the device. The new version uses Skyhook’s technology to help theft victims find out in real-time exactly where the laptop is located.

Laptop Cop works on any Windows laptop, old or new, and operates in an undetected mode when installed on a device, so the thief doesn’t know it’s there. The new technology caters to the increasing number of people who use laptops as their primary computer both at home and at work. This growing market comes with the strong need for protection of devices and personal information.

Laptop Cop is available through Dell Computer’s website, or directly from Awareness Technologies.