Affymetrix Leverages iPass Open Mobile for Global Corporate Wi-Fi Access
August 28 2012 - 7:00AM
Marketwired
iPass Inc. (NASDAQ: IPAS), the global Wi-Fi and enterprise mobility
services leader, today announced that Affymetrix, Inc.(NASDAQ:
AFFX), a leading provider of life science analysis solutions for
basic and clinical research, has selected the iPass Open Mobile
service for global Wi-Fi connectivity for its workforce.
iPass Open Mobile delivers a service for enterprises that
simply, securely and cost-effectively enables employees to be
globally mobile from any device. Additionally iPass Open Mobile
provides access to the world's largest commercial Wi-Fi network of
over one million hotspots including in-flight Internet and far more
hotels, airports, and business venues than any other network.
"iPass Open Mobile allows Affymetrix to deliver company-wide
enterprise mobility services to better control corporate data on
mobile devices, improve the productivity of the business travelers
while reducing communication costs," said Christophe Culine, senior
vice president of worldwide sales. "Affymetrix employees are able
to roam globally with over one million Wi-Fi hotspots in the iPass
Mobile Networks."
iPass Open Mobile enables organizations to provide mobile
employees with seamless connectivity to the world's largest
commercial Wi-Fi network, providing a consistent user experience
across smartphones, tablets and laptops while avoiding costly
roaming charges and expensive Wi-Fi day passes. Organizations gain
visibility into enterprise, group, individual, and device mobility
and can easily control expense and security to reduce the total
cost of enterprise mobility. For more information please visit:
http://www3.ipass.com/solutions
Affymetrix technologies are used by the world's top
pharmaceutical, diagnostic, and biotechnology companies as well as
leading academic, government, and nonprofit research institutes.
Affymetrix is headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif., and has
manufacturing facilities in Santa Clara, San Diego, Cleveland,
Ohio, Singapore, and Austria. The company has about 1,180 employees
worldwide and maintains sales and distribution operations across
Europe, Asia, and Latin America.
About iPass Inc. iPass helps enterprises
and telecom service providers ensure their employees and
subscribers stay well connected. Founded in 1996, iPass (NASDAQ:
IPAS) delivers the world's largest commercial-grade Wi-Fi network
and trusted connectivity platform. With more than one million Wi-Fi
hotspots across 111 countries and territories, iPass gives its
customers always-on, frictionless connectivity anywhere in the
world -- simply, securely and cost-effectively. Additional
information is available at www.iPass.com or on Smarter
Connections, the iPass blog.
iPassĀ® is a registered trademark of iPass Inc. Open Mobile is a
trademark of iPass. Wi-FiĀ® is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi
Alliance. All other trademarks are owned by their respective
owners.
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Media Contacts: US: John Gallagher iPass Tel. +1 650 232
4233 Email: pr@ipass.com UK: Leila Hajaj Spark Tel: +44
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