iPass To Add Support for Windows Vista.iPass Continues to Broaden Device Support and Simplify Enterprise Mobility REDWOOD SHORES, Calif. -- Continuing in its commitment to unify the management of mobility for the enterprise, iPass, Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : IPAS IPAS Iowa Physician Assistant Society IPAS Integrated Program Assessment System IPAS Inventory Product Assurance Surveillance IPAS Integrated Pressurized Air System (gas turbine systems) ) today announced that it plans to deliver a version of the iPassConnect[TM] universal client for Microsoft's new Windows Vista The current version of Windows for the desktop. It was released in late 2006 for businesses and early 2007 for consumers. Vista adds numerous features, including improved security and advanced multimedia capabilities. operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. . The iPassConnect client is the user interface for the iPass Mobile Office and iPass Virtual Office global connectivity services. The new client software is scheduled to be released in Q2 2007, with a demonstration version planned for availability in March. iPassConnect for Vista will help make remote and mobile connectivity simple and secure for Vista users as they connect to the Internet and corporate network over multiple access methods such as Wi-Fi, 3G mobile data, fixed broadband and dial-up. iPass services already support a broad array of device platforms, including Windows XP The previous client version of Windows. XP was a major upgrade to the client version of Windows 2000 with numerous changes to the user interface. XP improved support for gaming, digital photography, instant messaging, wireless networking and sharing connections to the Internet. , Mac OS X, Windows Mobile The Windows platform from Microsoft for handheld devices, including PDAs, cellphones and Portable Media Centers. See Pocket PC, Pocket PC Phone Edition, Smartphone and Portable Media Center. and Symbian OS An open standard operating system for data-enabled mobile phones (smartphones) from Symbian Ltd., London (www.symbian.com). It supports Java, PC synchronization, Bluetooth local wireless access and GPRS packet-switched data. . "We are pleased to announce our plans to support Windows Vista, which is likely to be one of the world's most widely adopted operating systems," said Moshe Elgressy, vice-president of product management at iPass. "Based on our experience with Windows 2000 and Windows XP, we expect to see gradual enterprise adoption of Windows Vista over the next two to three years. Many of our customers will evaluate the new operating system in the coming months and we intend to stay ahead of their needs and facilitate a smooth migration for their remote and mobile workers." Using iPass services, mobile professionals have access to the industry's broadest variety of connectivity choices--all through one client that provides single sign on to the Internet and corporate VPN (Virtual Private Network) A private network that is configured within a public network (a carrier's network or the Internet) in order to take advantage of the economies of scale and management facilities of large networks. combined with security validation and device management capabilities. The iPass global virtual network includes 3G mobile data, 75,000 Wi-Fi hotspots, fixed broadband connections and dial-up networks in more than 160 countries. 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[R] is a registered trademark of iPass Inc. |
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