Enterprise Users Seeking Wi-Fi and 3G Access Via Award-Winning iPassConnect Mobility Manager Given Greater Platform ChoiceREDWOOD SHORES, CA, Oct 22, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- iPass(R) Inc. (NASDAQ: IPAS), a leading provider of enterprise
mobility services, today announced that its iPassConnect(TM) mobility
manager software will be generally available for the Microsoft
Windows 7 operating system by December and is immediately available
for Apple's Mac OS X Snow Leopard operating system. This extension
of device support gives iPass enterprise users greater breadth of
choice when accessing the iPass Global Network for Wi-Fi(R) and 3G
connectivity.
"iPass is committed to providing the best connectivity experience for
enterprise users, independent of the device and operating system they
use," said Steven Wastie, senior vice president, marketing, iPass Inc.
"iPass allows IT managers to provision, deliver and manage a single,
unified connection experience to their users over multiple access
technologies and device types around the world."
As the user interface to the iPass Mobile Office(TM) service, the
iPassConnect mobility manager provides a simple, consistent connection
experience across the world's largest virtual network of 3G mobile
broadband, over 140,000 Wi-Fi and Ethernet locations, as well as
dial-up covering over 175 countries. The iPass solution also provides
mobility management capabilities to enable IT administrators to
configure and administer policies and to have visibility into
valuable data related to mobile connectivity, usage and device
status.
iPassConnect software is also available for Windows Vista, XP and
2000; Max OS X 10.4 and 10.5; Nokia S60 Third Generation devices
(versions 9.0, 9.1, and 9.2); BlackBerry(R) smartphones, Windows
Mobile 5, 6 and 6.1; and the iPhone, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, and iPod
touch.
iPassConnect for MAC OS X, BlackBerry smartphones, iPhone and Nokia
S60 handhelds is available for download from www.ipass.com/software.
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. Mobile Individuals get global
business-class connectivity in a simple and affordable package. 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 175 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(R) is a registered trademark of iPass Inc. iPass Mobile
Office(TM) and iPassConnect(TM) are trademarks of iPass Inc. Wi-Fi(R)
is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
Editorial Contacts:
Paige Burgess
iPass PR Manager
Tel. +1 650 232 4134
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US: Kristofer Konietzko
Breakaway Communications
Tel: + 1 415 358 2491
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UK: Sarah Porter
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