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iPass Customer Base Surpasses 400 of the Forbes Global 2000
Some of the World's Largest Companies Trust iPass for Enterprise Mobility
| Source: iPass
REDWOOD SHORES, CA--(Marketwire - August 8, 2007) - iPass Inc. (NASDAQ : IPAS ), a global
provider of services that unify the management of enterprise mobility,
today announced that it now serves more than 400 of the Forbes Global 2000
list of the world's largest public companies. Of those customers, 50 are
among the 100 largest corporations in the world, according to Forbes. iPass
customers on the Global 2000 list include industry leaders such as Sony,
Nokia, General Motors, eBay, Scania and Reuters.
iPass services have broad appeal, with customers spread across all of the
27 industry categories in the Global 2000, and over 10 percent customer
penetration in 25 of these sectors. The markets where iPass has shown
particular strength include "drugs and biotech," "software and services,"
and "aerospace and defense." Recently iPass has seen marked growth in the
"consumer durables" and "insurance" sectors, reflecting expanding interest
in mobility within industries not usually characterized by a highly mobile
workforce.
A global, channel-oriented business strategy has been key to the company's
success. Nearly half of its Global 2000 customers are served by an iPass
solution partner, with 73 percent of those companies added in 2007 having
been delivered through the channel. In addition, with over half of its
Global 2000 customers headquartered outside the US, the diversity of the
iPass customer base illustrates the importance of mobility to organizations
around the world. iPass has seen the highest penetration in North America
and Europe, where roughly a quarter of Global 2000 companies use iPass.
"iPass is dedicated to solving the mobility management problems of the
world's largest companies, and has developed expertise in addressing the
complexities of serving globally-distributed multinationals," said Joel
Wachtler, vice-president of marketing and strategy at iPass. "Our ability
to win and grow relationships with these marquis customers is a testament
to the value we bring in powering their strategic mobility initiatives."
Using iPass software and services, companies can provide their global
workforce with the industry's broadest variety of remote and mobile access
choices, complete with web-based management of connectivity and devices,
and delivered through easy-to-use iPassConnect™ universal client
software. The iPass global virtual network covers more than 175 countries
and includes 3G mobile data, 80,000 Wi-Fi hotspots, fixed broadband and
dial-up connections.
For the full Forbes Global 2000 list, visit:
http://www.forbes.com/2007/03/29/forbes-global-2000-biz-07forbes2000-cz_sd_0329global_land.html
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.