iPass today announced a new version of its iPassConnect mobility manager for a variety of laptop and mobile devices.
It is said to provide a consistent login experience across “the world’s largest multi-technology virtual network of 3G mobile broadband, 90,000 active Wi-Fi and Ethernet locations”, as well as dial-up in 160 countries. The software also collects data related to remote and mobile connectivity and device status.
Key features of the new Mobility Manager include:
- One-click login. Includes detection of Wi-Fi, Ethernet or 3G networks; protected connection to preferred networks; launch of required security software such as VPN, anti-virus, or personal firewall products; and Live Logon onto the user’s Windows desktop.
- Enhanced mobile data support. Dozens of mobile data cards can standardize on iPassConnect as their sole on-ramp to the Internet and corporate network.
- Built-in searchable directory. Quickly locates nearby hotspots while offline through a simple keyword search.
- Increased customization. Custom scripts can direct activities before, during, and after the connectivity session.
- Low-cost mobile device management. The iPass online management platform provides simple, automated deployment, configuration and upgrades.
The iPass Mobile Office service is designed to help companies reduce overall laptop and handheld mobility costs by replacing expensive individual Wi-Fi and 3G usage with a one-stop-shop for global broadband access combined with unified management of mobile connections and devices.
Device platforms supported by iPass Mobile Office include Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard), Windows Mobile and Symbian OS. The service is priced on a flat-rate, active-user basis, which, says the company, helps reduce the cost of idle subscriptions and avoid fee overruns from heavy users.
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