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Devicescape 2.0 Provides Instant Access to WI-FI Around the World
Seamless Connections and Customizable Coverage for Devices
| Source: Devicescape
SAN BRUNO, CA--(Marketwire - February 5, 2008) - Devicescape Software today announced the
second generation of its award-winning Wi-Fi software -- Devicescape
Connect 2.0. This major upgrade expands coverage by allowing devices to
instantly access potentially millions of free and open hotspots. By
combining out of the box connections to free or open hotspots with a
growing choice of subscription networks, and auto-access to home and other
personal networks, Devicescape 2.0 provides for network coverage that is
global and fully customizable.
"Over the past year, we worked closely with device manufactures, operators,
and our customers to create a solution that meets individual as well as
global needs," said Dave Fraser, CEO of Devicescape. "Devicescape 2.0
allows consumers to create the very best Wi-Fi coverage for them -- with
access possible at millions of locations, from all their devices."
For device manufacturers, Devicescape now provides a comprehensive Wi-Fi
solution that immediately connects any device to millions of hotspots
around the world, without the consumer having to do anything. The device
registers anonymously with Devicescape, and begins connecting to free and
open hotspots immediately. Consumers can upgrade and expand their access
when and how they want. Additionally, Devicescape is compatible with all
Operator Networks and can also be customized for Operator Partners to
include network credentials "out-of-the-box." This allows manufacturers to
easily work with any provider around the world to distribute bundled
solutions on any type of device.
According to a recent In-Stat report entitled, "More than Just Laptops --
Worldwide Hotspots are impacted by other Mobile Devices," consumers want
increased and easy Wi-Fi access from many devices such as handheld game
systems and mobile media players. "There is a growing issue of how
non-laptop devices connect. For consumer devices without a keyboard,
network access can be tricky," said Daryl Schoolar, senior analyst of
In-Stat. "The work Devicescape is doing to make it easier for device
manufacturers and service providers -- ultimately the consumer -- to
connect their devices to Wi-Fi hotspots is crucial to growing the Wi-Fi
device market."
For consumers, Devicescape 2.0 provides immediate access from any device to
millions of hotspot locations. Access to free and open hotspots requires
no sign up. It simply works right "out of the box." Also, the service is
easily extensible to password protected networks and credentials can be
entered once on the fly on the device or in advance via a web site. You
can even add your home network and securely share with friends.
Additionally, Devicescape constantly seeks hotspots, and notifies users
when they have a secure and verified Wi-Fi connection.
Devicescape also announced today the launch of the Devicescape Developer
Community. Now developers and device engineers can download Devicescape
SDK source code for free via a simple online form and license agreement
available at http://developer.devicescape.com. (Please see release titled
"Devicescape Developer Community Provides Free Source Code for Fast
Integration and Experimentation" for more information). By doing this,
Devicescape is making it even easier for device manufacturers to speed
their time to market and decrease their overall investment and support
costs.
Availability
Devicescape 2.0 is in the Devicescape SDK and for download for Windows
laptops, Nokia series 60 devices, and will be available shortly for Windows
Mobile Smartphones. Devicescape is also available for Mac OSX, Apple
iPhone and iPod touch, and Nokia Internet Tablets. Devicescape is free for
consumers and is available for download at www.devicescape.com
About Devicescape
Headquartered in San Bruno, Calif., the company is privately held and
venture-backed by Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Enterprise Partners
Venture Capital, JAFCO Ventures, August Capital, Concept Ventures and
Applied Materials. To learn more, please visit www.devicescape.com/company
Devicescape is a registered trademark of Devicescape Software, Inc. All
other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.