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iPass First to Create an Open Device Framework Allowing Rapid Integration of 3G Devices With the Award-Winning iPass Enterprise Mobility Service
(Market Wire Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) REDWOOD SHORES, CA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 11/04/09 --
iPass® Inc. (NASDAQ: IPAS), a leading
provider of enterprise mobility services, today announced the Open Device
Framework that allows customers and partners to quickly and seamlessly
integrate new 3G devices into the iPassConnect? mobility manager software.
Companies can now avoid being locked into a single carrier contract or
device and quickly extend the capabilities of the iPass mobile service
ensuring that their enterprise workforce has a simple and smart connection
experience. This capability, the first of its kind, illustrates iPass'
commitment to meeting global enterprise customer needs in managing an
increasingly chaotic and fragmented mobile ecosystem.
iPass Mobile Office? already supports over 125 devices for 3G networks and
will continue to integrate 3G devices -- whether embedded, tethered, USB,
PC Card or Express -- across multiple models by country, region and
technology. The iPass Open Device Framework will expedite the
implementation process for companies that want the ability to immediately
incorporate a new or one-off device and avoid being locked into inflexible
contracts.
"Recognizing that mobility is a competitive necessity, IT administrators
are looking for a flexible, single control point for managing both
spiraling support costs and users' access, device and application demands,"
said Steven Wastie, senior vice president, marketing, iPass Inc. "The
iPass Open Device Framework is another step towards iPass providing
customers with seamless access to critical assets, at point of need --
regardless of the device or network provider."
The iPass Mobile Office service helps companies overcome the significant
challenge of cost-effectively using and managing global remote and mobile
connectivity. iPass users get quick, easy and secure connections to
corporate resources through a variety of technologies including 3G mobile
broadband networks, Wi-Fi hotspots, hotel Ethernet and dial-up. When
travelling, they benefit from the iPass Global Network, the largest in the
world with over 140,000 commercial/enterprise-grade broadband venues. The
world's largest corporations can take advantage of iPass' enterprise flat
rate pricing to gain critical predictability and cost control over mobility
expenses. Cost savings are especially noteworthy when travelling abroad as
significant 3G data roaming costs can be avoided completely.
The Open Device Framework is immediately available for Windows XP and Vista
operating systems, with Windows 7 support coming soon. It is available to
customers on iPassConnect v 3.51 and above.
About iPass Inc.
iPass helps enterprises and individuals unify the management of remote and
mobile connectivity. With iPass software and services, enterprise customers
can create easy-to-use wireless and broadband solutions for their mobile
workers, home offices, and branch and retail locations, complete with
web-based management, security validation, and unified billing. iPass
offerings are powered by its leading global virtual network, award-winning
mobility manager software, and in-the-cloud platform. The iPass global
virtual network unifies hundreds of wireless, broadband and dial-up
providers in over 165 countries. Hundreds of Global 2000 companies rely on
iPass services, including Ford, Nokia, and Proctor and Gamble. Founded in
1996, iPass is headquartered in Redwood Shores, California, with offices
throughout North America, Europe and Asia. For more information, visit us
at www.iPass.com.
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IPass® is a registered trademark of iPass Inc. iPassConnect? and iPass
Mobile Office? are trademarks of iPass Inc. Other product or service names
mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners.
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Editorial Contacts:
US: Paige Burgess
iPass PR Manager
Tel. +1 650 232 4134
Email: PBurgess@iPass.com
UK: Sarah Porter
AxiCom
Tel: +44 (0) 208 392 4066
Email: sarah.porter@axicom.com
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