REDWOOD SHORES, CA--(Marketwire - May 1, 2012) - iPass Inc. (NASDAQ: [ IPAS ]), the global Wi-Fi and [ enterprise mobility services ] leader, today announced that Informatica Corporation, the world's number one independent provider of data integration software, has selected the [ iPass Open Mobile ] service for seamless 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 780,000 hotspots including in-flight Internet and far more hotels, airports, and business venues than any other network.

"Our interest in iPass Open Mobile lies in its ability to keep our global workforce securely and cost-effectively connected," said Tony Young, senior vice president and chief information officer, Informatica. "We live in a time where the ability to connect and respond is essential in a global economy."

"With iPass Open Mobile, Informatica is able to deliver its own company-wide enterprise mobility service uniquely tailored to meet the requirements of its global workforce," said Christophe Culine, senior vice president of worldwide sales. "By simplifying a fragmented user experience across multiple platforms and devices such as laptops, smartphones and iPads; enterprises can keep employees well connected and productive without compromising security."

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 ]

[ 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 780,000 Wi-Fi hotspots across 118 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.

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