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iPass Extends Support to Microsoft Windows 7 and Mac OS X Snow Leopard Operating Systems
Enterprise Users Seeking Wi-Fi and 3G Access Via Award-Winning iPassConnect Mobility Manager Given Greater Platform Choice
| Source: iPass
REDWOOD SHORES, CA--(Marketwire - October 22, 2009) - iPass® Inc. (NASDAQ : IPAS ), a leading
provider of enterprise mobility services, today announced that its
iPassConnect 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® 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 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® 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® is a registered trademark of iPass Inc. iPass Mobile Office and
iPassConnect are trademarks of iPass Inc. Wi-Fi® is a registered trademark
of the Wi-Fi Alliance.