iPass and US Wireless Online Help Pittsburgh Launch The First ''Enterprise Ready'' Municipal Wi-Fi Network; iPass Customers Gain Access to WiFi Downtown Pittsburgh.PITTSBURGH -- 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) ) a global provider of services that unify remote and mobile connectivity and devices, today announced a partnership with US Wireless Online to provide iPass Mobile Office (formerly iPass Corporate Access) customers secure and simple access to WiFi Downtown Pittsburgh, the city's new municipal Wi-Fi See Muni Wi-Fi. network. Starting today, iPass users will have access to this network through their award-winning iPassConnect(TM) universal client software. "iPass and US Wireless Online are natural partners for making municipal networks available to high-value enterprise users," said Anurag Lal, Chief Business Development & Sales Officer at iPass. "iPass business travelers need secure, on-demand connectivity while visiting city centers. By working with US Wireless Online to deploy the first Enterprise Ready Wi-Fi network See wireless Ethernet and 802.11. in downtown Pittsburgh, we will enable nearly one million quarterly users of our service to gain simple, secure and reliable access when working in the city. Additionally, providers like US Wireless Online help iPass create wireless home broadband solutions that complement our traditional DSL DSL in full Digital Subscriber Line Broadband digital communications connection that operates over standard copper telephone wires. It requires a DSL modem, which splits transmissions into two frequency bands: the lower frequencies for voice (ordinary and cable options for home offices and branch and retail locations." As with all networks, the US Wireless Online network completed iPass Enterprise Ready certification that works to ensure that any network added to the iPass global virtual network meets a variety of reliability requirements and passes stringent tests for interoperability with enterprise security systems. iPass customers in the Pittsburgh area such as Mellon Financial  This article or section may contain a proseline.Please help [ convert this timeline] into prose or, if necessary, a . Corporation, GNC GNC General Nutrition Centers GNC Gas Natural Comprimido (Argentina) GNC Guidance, Navigation, and Control GNC Grand National Championship (ATV racing) GNC Global Navigation Chart Corporation, and Heinz Company will benefit from this reliability and security, as well as simplified use, management and billing. "User adoption is key for our network projects, and businesspeople are a key audience that WiFi Downtown Pittsburgh must serve well to succeed," said Timothy J. Pisula, Chief Technology Officer, US Wireless Online. "Partnering with iPass gives WiFi Downtown Pittsburgh a turnkey method for expanding the reach of its network quickly with no additional cost, and validates our strategic commitment to making our network open to third-party providers." iPass partners include many of the companies responsible for bringing WiFi Downtown Pittsburgh to enterprises, such as wireless broadband High-speed wireless transmission of data. What is "high" speed is always a changing number. Wireless systems are typically slower than land-based, wireline networks. In the past, wireless broadband started at 250 Kbps, whereas land-based broadband was generally considered to start at T1 leader, US Wireless Online; Tropos Networks, the market leader for metro-scale Wi-Fi mesh network systems; and Pronto pron·to adv. Informal Without delay; quickly. [Spanish, from Latin pr  mptus; see prompt. Networks, a provider of carrier-class operations support systems Operations Support Systems (also called Operational Support Systems or OSS) are computer systems used by telecommunications service providers. The term OSS most frequently describes "network systems" dealing with the telecom network itself, supporting processes such (OSS Oss (ôs), city (1994 pop. 62,141), North Brabant prov., S Netherlands; chartered 1399. It is a significant industrial center. Manufactures include meat products, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, electrical equipment, and metalware. ) for managing large-scale Wi-Fi hotspot and hotzone networks. More about WiFi Downtown Pittsburgh WiFi Downtown Pittsburgh will provide wireless access to the Central Business District/Golden Triangle, North Shore and Lower Hill District. In addition to its wireless Downtown component, WiFi Downtown Pittsburgh will provide municipal benefits, including four secured mobile command units for City of Pittsburgh public safety use, and will address digital divide issues by providing complimentary connections in partnership with Wireless Neighborhoods, an alliance of community and faith organizations committed to support children's education, promote economic development and address other social barriers. WiFi Pittsburgh was funded by Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation, Colcom Foundation, Grable Foundation, The Heinz Endowments, Hillman Hillman was a famous British automobile marque, manufactured by the Rootes Group. It was based in Ryton-on-Dunsmore, near Coventry, England, from 1907 to 1976. Before 1907 the company had built bicycles. Foundation, Laurel Foundation, McCune Foundation, Mellon Financial Corporation and Richard King Mellon Richard King Mellon (June 19, 1899–June 3, 1970), commonly known as R.K., was an American financier from Ligonier, Pennsylvania. The son of Richard B. Mellon, nephew of Andrew W. Foundation. For more information on WiFi Downtown Pittsburgh, visit www.DowntownPittsburgh.com. About the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership The Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership (PDP (1) (Plasma Display Panel) See plasma display. (2) (Policy Decision Point) See COPS and XACML. (3) (Programmed Data P ) is a dynamic, non-profit organization comprised of business and community leaders, property owners, civic organizations, foundations and residents who provide energy, vision and advocacy for Downtown Pittsburgh. Working collaboratively with its partners, the PDP strives to create a positive Downtown experience for residents, workers and visitors alike. The PDP's strategic initiatives include clean and safe, transportation, housing and economic development and advocacy. About US Wireless Online US Wireless Online owns and operates one of the nation's largest wireless Internet broadband networks with significant coverage areas in Alabama, Florida, Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi and Pennsylvania. The Company provides commercial wireless Internet access and related applications and services in the rapidly growing wireless broadband industry. US Wireless Online is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky and more information can be found at www.uswo.net. 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 General Motors, 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. iPass(R) is a registered trademark of iPass Inc. |
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