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iPass and O-Zone to Make Indian Wi-Fi Open for Business
Leader in Enterprise Mobility Signs Roaming Agreement With India's Newest Operator
| Quelle: iPass
LONDON--(Marketwire - February 13, 2008) - iPass Inc. (NASDAQ : IPAS ), a global provider of
services that unify the management of enterprise mobility, and O-Zone
Networks Pvt., the latest operator to enter the Indian Wi-Fi market, today
announced that they have signed an agreement to add O-Zone's growing number
of hotspot locations to the iPass leading Global Broadband Roaming
footprint. Recently launched, O-Zone is working in partnership with India's
largest listed real estate developer, DLF, to bring Wi-Fi internet access
to popular venues across the country.
With a long-term goal of rolling out more than 6,000 locations within the
next four years, O-Zone expects its customers and visitors roaming on its
network to benefit from reliable access to more than 500 high-speed
wireless internet points in its first year. The new network will include
comprehensive coverage in the popular business destinations of Delhi &
Gurgaon IT as well as various Cyber Parks.
"This agreement with iPass is fantastic news for O-Zone and will really
help to validate our rapidly growing network," said Sanjeev (Bobby) Sarin,
Founder and CEO of O-Zone. "We're excited that business travelers from
around the world will be able to securely connect to their corporate
networks or the internet, when and where they like, during their trips to
India."
Prior to full integration in the iPass network, the O-Zone network
infrastructure will go through iPass' Enterprise Ready Certification
process, ensuring adherence to high levels of access reliability and
compatibility with enterprise systems. These locations will add to the
world's largest active Wi-Fi network of over 91,000 business-friendly
broadband venues including 83 of the world's top 100 airports and 520
airports in total.
"India is rapidly becoming a priority destination for iPass Global 2000
customers," commented Anurag Lal, Chief Business Development and Sales
Officer, iPass. "We're delighted to have an agreement in place with O-Zone
as their expansion plans look very exciting."
The O-Zone network is due to cover a wide range of venues including
shopping complexes, coffee shops, fast food chains and hotels as well as
major international airports.
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.
About O-Zone Networks Pvt.
O-Zone Networks offers sophisticated national wireless LAN coverage across
India. O-Zone infrastructure is a multi-service provider platform, which
allows providers such as ISPs, mobile operators, gaming, VOIP and broadband
companies to offer a fully branded wireless LAN experience to their
customers. With O-Zone, site owners maximize their revenue potential by
supporting all major service providers at their location and customers
enjoy choice of provider and the best possible user experience. O-Zone has
partnered with iPass today with a number of other partners in the pipeline
to facilitate the growth of open platform wireless broadband services
across India.