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'''iPass''' is a commercial company that unifies the management of remote and mobile devices and connectivity. It provides [[Internet]] services to business users working remotely (away from their home office, region or country) by integrating Internet connectivity with management of [[Virtual private network|VPN]] and other third party security applications. The typical end user is a mobile worker with a laptop computer, Windows Mobile or other handheld device. Founded in 1996, iPass ({{nasdaq|IPAS}}) is a public company headquartered in Redwood Shores, California with operations in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. |
'''iPass''' is a commercial company that unifies the management of remote and mobile devices and connectivity. It provides [[Internet]] services to business users working remotely (away from their home office, region or country) by integrating Internet connectivity with management of [[Virtual private network|VPN]] and other third party security applications. The typical end user is a mobile worker with a laptop computer, Windows Mobile or other handheld device. Founded in 1996, iPass ({{nasdaq|IPAS}}) is a public company headquartered in Redwood Shores, California with operations in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. |
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iPass end users can connect to more than 100,000 [[Wi-Fi]] [ |
iPass end users can connect to more than 100,000 [[Wi-Fi]] [[Hotspot_(Wi-Fi)|hotspots]] and [[Ethernet]] venues in more than 160 countries throughout the world.<ref name=pcworld>[http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/145831/ipass_turns_its_users_on_to_inflight_wifi.html PC World iPass Turns Its Users on to Inflight WiFi]</ref><ref name=pcworld2>[http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/blogs/fleishman_on_hardware/143985/roaming_service_pins_3g_and_wifi_for_heck_of_a_deal_for_travelers.html PC World iPass 3G and WiFi]</ref> The client software, [[iPassConnect]] can also be used to connect to mobile broadband network services such as [[HSUPA]], [[EVDO]], [[1xRTT]], [[GPRS]] and [[UMTS]]. In countries where wireless and wired broadband access points are not available, iPass' legacy [[dialup]] service can be used, in which one calls a local or toll-free phone number that connects to the [[Internet]]. In May 2008 iPass started to offer in-flight [[Wi-Fi]] on certain flights.<ref name=cnet>[http://news.cnet.com/8301-10784_3-9943832-7.html CNet News iPass to add inflight WiFi roaming]</ref> |
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The iPass Mobile Office service allows IT managers to monitor and manage end users' Internet connections, which would be otherwise invisible if end users use the native wireless connection manager embedded within the operating system. End users have a single account enabling them to securely connect to the Internet anywhere in the world.<ref name=pcworld/> |
The iPass Mobile Office service allows IT managers to monitor and manage end users' Internet connections, which would be otherwise invisible if end users use the native wireless connection manager embedded within the operating system. End users have a single account enabling them to securely connect to the Internet anywhere in the world.<ref name=pcworld/> |
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Revision as of 15:48, 20 March 2009
- For the electronic toll collection system see I-Pass.
| Company type | Public (Nasdaq: IPAS) |
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| Founded | California, United States (July 1996, as iPass Alliance) |
| Headquarters |  3800 Bridge Parkway, Redwood Shores, California |
Key people | Evan Kaplan, CEO John Charters, COO Frank Verdecanna,Vice President and CFO Barbara Nelson,CTO Joel Wachtler, Vice president, Marketing and Strategy Bruce Posey, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary |
| Website | iPass.com |
iPass is a commercial company that unifies the management of remote and mobile devices and connectivity. It provides Internet services to business users working remotely (away from their home office, region or country) by integrating Internet connectivity with management of VPN and other third party security applications. The typical end user is a mobile worker with a laptop computer, Windows Mobile or other handheld device. Founded in 1996, iPass (Nasdaq: IPAS) is a public company headquartered in Redwood Shores, California with operations in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.
iPass end users can connect to more than 100,000 Wi-Fi hotspots and Ethernet venues in more than 160 countries throughout the world.[1][2] The client software, iPassConnect can also be used to connect to mobile broadband network services such as HSUPA, EVDO, 1xRTT, GPRS and UMTS. In countries where wireless and wired broadband access points are not available, iPass' legacy dialup service can be used, in which one calls a local or toll-free phone number that connects to the Internet. In May 2008 iPass started to offer in-flight Wi-Fi on certain flights.[3]
The iPass Mobile Office service allows IT managers to monitor and manage end users' Internet connections, which would be otherwise invisible if end users use the native wireless connection manager embedded within the operating system. End users have a single account enabling them to securely connect to the Internet anywhere in the world.[1]
Outside of the US, iPass' largely enterprise customer base[4] is typically reached through channel partners such as Orange Business Services, Deutsche Telekom and Cable & Wireless, or through value added resellers. Within the US, iPass sells directly to enterprise customers as well as making use of channel partners such as Sayers and iRoam. End-users based in the US can sign up for the consumer offering directly from the iPass web site.[5]
In practice, iPass performs its function through a massive organization of billing agreements with local providers, together with ongoing updates to the client software application.