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iPass, Inc: iPass ProvidesWi-Fi Connectivity for Windows Mobile6
Devices; iPhone and Blackberry Support Planned; Wi-Fi can give
smartphone users extended coverage and lower costs
(M2 PressWIRE Via Acquire Media NewsEdge)
RDATE:19052008
London, UK -- iPass, Inc. (NASDAQ: IPAS), a long-time leader in
providing mobility services to some of the world's largest companies,
today announced service availability for Windows Mobile 6 devices.
Users of the iPass Mobile Office service for enterprises and
iPassConnect mobility service for individuals can now connect to the
Internet via Wi-Fi using their Windows Mobile 6 smartphone and handheld
devices. iPass plans to support the Apple iPhone and iPod Touch later
this year and intends to support Wi-Fi-enabled Blackberry devices as
well.
"The popularity of consumer-driven handheld devices changes the
paradigm for enterprise IT by allowing people to be productive using
Web-based applications through their own smartphone," said Joel
Wachtler, VP of marketing and strategy at iPass. "IT cannot ignore
these devices, and instead must ensure that workers can be productive
using them and that they don't create an unreasonable burden for the
business through expensive connectivity, poor security, or high support
costs. iPass' mission is to simplify the growing complexity of
enterprise mobility, and expanding support to these platforms is a key
element of our strategy."
With more than 100,000 business-class hotspots worldwide, iPass Wi-Fi
connectivity gives smart phone users a high performance, inexpensive
alternative to 2.5G and 3G access provided by cellular providers. For
international business travelers, the cost savings can be especially
significant when they use Wi-Fi to avoid the high roaming fees mobile
operators charge for out-of-country usage. In one recent,
well-publicized incident*, a UK-based smartphone user was billed more
than GBP11,000 by their cellular provider for downloading large data
files in Germany.
In addition, the iPass Wi-Fi network can deliver broadband access in
places where 3G doesn't reach. Because 3G networks are normally rolled
out first in metropolitan areas, those outside the city must often rely
on modem-like 2.5G technology, or may have no cellular data coverage at
all. Even in large cities, high-speed coverage isn't ubiquitous. Tests
conducted by industry analyst and wireless benchmarking firm Novarum
show that true 3G connections are available only 60-70% of the time in
major U.S. urban centers, due to hills, trees and other obstacles to
reception. Lastly, 3G performance can degrade rapidly when in-building,
and in these cases it may be the local Wi-Fi hotspot or WLAN that
provides the only viable Internet access option.
More about iPass Support for Windows Mobile6
With iPass, enterprise users can get one-click access to the world's
leading Wi-Fi hotspot network, covering high-value business locations
including hundreds of airports, hotels such as Hyatt, Hilton and
Marriott; and retail locations including Starbucks coffeehouses and
McDonald's restaurants. They can also connect easily to home, corporate
and 3rd-party wireless networks, with iPass service auto-detecting
available Wi-Fi networks in their area and automatically connecting to
their bookmarked locations.
Enterprisecustomers can obtain the following additional benefits:
A single monthly flat rate based on active users in a company, helping
customers avoid paying for idle users or having runaway charges from
heavy users No international roaming charges-iPass Wi-Fi locations are
available through a global flat rate plan with no additional fees
Support for iPass Mobile Office mobile device management functions that
operate over the Internet
Pricing and Availability
iPass support for Windows Mobile 6 is now available. Use of Windows
Mobile handhelds in the Mobile Office service is priced at a flat
monthly rate for the enterprise based on the number of active users.
Currently, iPass Mobile Office service supports Windows Vista, Windows
XP, Windows 2000, Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard), Windows Mobile and the
Symbian OS. iPassConnect mobility service for individuals supports
Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000,and Windows Mobile.
* The Telegraph, "Man fined GBP11,000 for downloading Friends," March
3, 2008
About iPass Inc.
iPass helps enterprises unify the management of remote and mobile
connectivity and devices. With iPass software and services, customers
can create easy-to-use broadband solutions for their mobile workers,
home offices, and branch and retail locations, complete with device
management, security validation, and unified billing. iPass offerings
are powered by its leading global virtual network, on-demand management
platform, and award-winning client software. The iPass global virtual
network unifies hundreds of wireless, broadband and dial-up providers
in over 160 countries. Hundreds of Global 2000 companies rely on iPass
services, including General Motors, Nokia, and Reuters. Founded in
1996, iPass is headquartered in Redwood Shores, Calif., with offices
throughout North America, Europe and Asia.
iPass is a registered trademark of iPass Inc.
CONTACT: Jonathan Clarke, AxiComUk
Tel: +44 (0)20 8392 4066
Tel: +44 (0)7711 837348
e-mail: jonathan.clarke@axicom.com
WWW:http://www.axicom.com
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