PCTEL and Birdstep Technology today announced that they will integrate Birdstep’s Intelligent Mobile IP Client software with PCTEL’s Segue Roaming Client.
Commercially available in Q4, the combined product offers a complete roaming solution for service providers, PC OEMs, device manufacturers and resellers.
“By combining our technology strengths and expertise, this relationship will create the classic win-win situation, especially for our customers,” said Marty Singer, PCTEL chairman and chief executive officer.
PCTEL’s Segue Roaming Client, which works with Windows Mobile 2003, gives mobile users secure, seamless access and roaming capabilities for Wi-Fi networks and Cellular Data Networks in public areas, at the office, and in the home. It features:
- Consistent look and feel
- Automatic presentation of user credentials dependent on the network being accessed
- User prioritization between multiple WLANs and Cellular Networks
- Network specific profiles for automatically launching VPN clients, or other applications
- Easy location of WLAN networks utilizing an integrated database
Birdstep’s Intelligent Mobile IP Client (FAQ) enables secure and continuous connectivity of mobile devices through any network — including LAN, WLAN, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and cellular. Birdstep’s Mobile IP client also offers a unique VPN on/off feature that automatically leverages a company’s existing VPN when accessing external, unsecured networks, such as public hot spots or cellular connections.
“Our Mobile IP technology will add flexibility and convenience to PCTEL’s Segue Roaming Client,” said Hans-Arne L’orange, chief executive officer for Birdstep.
Birdstep uses Funk Software’s Steel-Belted Radius for end-to-end security and authentication in their wireless solutions. Their IP Zone software provides enterprises, WISPs and operators the opportunity to offer local infrastructure services like Internet access, printing services, digital maps and other information services to nomadic professionals in public spaces.
These service can be free, or billable through the Birdstep Billing Gateway.
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