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IMG Expands Relationship With iPass to Create a Comprehensive Mobility Solution
The Information Management Group (IMG), a Company of S&T, Selects iPass Device Management for Systems Management and Software Distribution of Mobile and Remote Devices
| Source: iPass
MUNICH, GERMANY--(Marketwire - July 2, 2007) - iPass Inc. (NASDAQ : IPAS ), a global
provider of services that unify enterprise mobility management, today
announced that The Information Management Group (IMG), a company of S&T,
has significantly expanded their relationship with iPass. Under the new
agreement IMG will deploy the iPass Device Management service to all
employees to complement the iPass Mobile Office service already in use for
global connectivity. By combining the two services -- global connectivity
and mobile device management -- IMG will benefit from having systems
management and software distribution integrated into the remote and mobile
connections process increasing control and reducing costs for managing
their large mobile workforce.
"As an international management consultancy we are heavily dependent on
reliable secure mobile connectivity for our staff. IMG consultants spend
most of their time out in the field," said Thomas Walter, Manager IT
Helpdesk & Support for IMG. "Using iPass' device management services we can
now make sure that our laptops are continuously updated and security risks
are reduced before our employees access any kind of Internet session. iPass
is an organization that focuses on offering a high-quality experience to
its customers and IMG is excited to expand its relationship with iPass."
IMG has been using iPass Mobile Office for several years. Since
implementing the service, IMG has been able to reduce its costs for mobile
and remote access by more than 40 percent. By expanding the use of iPass
services to include mobile and remote device management capabilities, IMG
will benefit even more. Thomas Walter continued: "As we have valuable staff
who spend most of their time 'on the road' it is simply impossible, both
from a cost and time perspective, to keep their mobile devices up-to-date
without an automated solution functioning over the Internet. iPass' highly
reliable remote systems management services will make this feasible without
adding extra complexity for our IT staff."
While beneficial for use on all devices, iPass Device Management addresses
the management challenges facing companies with numerous remote and mobile
systems. The service helps enterprises discover, inventory, assess and
update these hard-to-reach devices whenever they touch the Internet and
includes features that take into account the low-bandwidth and intermittent
connections these users occasionally face. In particular, by combining
iPass' connectivity and device management services, IMG will be able to
distribute high-priority patches as a required part of the initial Internet
connection while normal priority updates occur in the background during the
user session.
"This expansion of our relationship with IMG represents a strong
endorsement of our vision and technology platform especially as IMG
represents the leading edge of a mobile company," stated Florian Schiebl,
managing director of iPass Deutschland GmbH. "IMG recognizes the power of
unifying global connectivity and device management, it's all about
maximizing productivity of the mobile workforce. Getting both highly
necessary services out of one hand guarantees a tight reign on cost and
complexity for IMG."
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. Hundreds of Global 2000 companies rely on
iPass services, including HSBC, Akzo Nobel, Nokia, and Reuters. Founded in
1996, iPass is headquartered in Redwood Shores, Calif., with offices
throughout North America, Europe and Asia. For more information, visit
www.ipass.com.
About The Information Management Group (IMG) - www.img.com - A company of
S&T
IMG, the international management consulting company, has its origins in
St. Gallen, Switzerland, and operates local companies in Europe, Asia and
the United States. Employing its many years' line-of-business experience,
outstanding process know-how and state-of-the-art tools, it specializes in
the application of innovative business models to processes and systems.
With its methodology, based on Business Engineering, it ensures maximum
reliability and security even in the most demanding projects. IMG is a
member of the S&T AG group of companies (www.snt-world.com - XETRA Vienna:
SNT), the leading provider of IT consulting, IT solutions and IT services
for customers in central and eastern Europe and in the German-speaking
countries. At present S&T AG has approximately 3,000 employees on its
payroll.
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