How open is the iPass Open Mobile Platform?
The new iPass Open Mobile Platform is a cloud-based service delivery system that gives companies unrivalled choice in devices, networks and services to support their enterprise mobility needs and keep pace with innovation without an investment in infrastructure or risk of technology or carrier lock-in. Based on Web services standards, this open platform extends and adapts to new technologies and easily integrates with enterprise systems and third-party software and services. It allows iPass services to deliver the broadest range of device support in the industry – from Windows and Mac PCs to iPhone, Blackberry Nokia and other devices. The platform already supports over 140 3G devices and through the Open Device Framework – a new set of integration tools – iPass customers and partner can integrate new devices in a matter of hours.