Here's a new product that enterprise BlackBerry users won't want to pass up. iPass has released a software client for BlackBerry smartphones that enables access to nearly 140,000 Wi-Fi hotspots
worldwide.
The idea behind the service is users save on roaming charges for data-heavy activities by using Wi-Fi. iPass is especially useful for business travelers who typically pay high fees for Wi-Fi access in hotels and airports. Users pay a monthly fee for unlimited Wi-Fi access.
iPass is now available on The BlackBerry Bold, Pearl Flip 8220 and 8120, the Curve 8900, 8320 and 8350i and the BlackBerry 8820.
The iPassConnect application for BlackBerry smartphones works in
conjunction with the BlackBerry Enterprise Server, giving IT
administrators the ability to remotely deploy and manage how the
application is used by employees. This functionality saves IT
departments significant time and effort by negating the need to
physically recall every handset to update it with software. As part of
the iPass Mobile Office service there are no additional contracts to
sign, start-up fees to pay, or credentials to manage.
Freely available for download through the iPass Software Downloads
page or on BlackBerry App World™, the new iPass client can be
downloaded and accessed simply by entering an iPass username and
password. iPass login credentials are not restricted to a certain
number of devices so users are free to make use of the iPass service
across multiple iPass-enabled notebooks or smartphones.
iPass Mobile Office also supports Windows Vista, XP and 2000; Max OS
X 10.4,10.5 and 10.6; Symbian S60 Third Generation devices (versions
9.0, 9.1, and 9.2); Windows Mobile 5, 6 and Pocket PC 2003; and the
iPhone, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, and iPod touch.