IPass Inc.
| Company type | Public |
|---|---|
| Industry | Internet software and services |
| Founded | January 1996 |
| Founder | Chris Moore |
| Defunct | 2019 |
| Fate | Acquired by Pareteum in an all-stock transaction |
| Headquarters | Redwood Shores, California , United States |
Key people | Gary Griffiths (CEO and President), Patricia Hume (Chief Commercial Officer) |
| Products | Cloud-hosted service management solution, iPass SmartConnect, iPass Unlimited |
iPass Inc. was a global American company specializing in internet software and services, with its main office located in Redwood Shores, California. Initially incorporated in California in July 1996 and subsequently in Delaware in June 2000, the firm became publicly traded on NASDAQ on July 24, 2003.
History
Established by Chris Moore in January 1996,[1] iPass experienced executive transitions with Michael H. Mansouri leading as CEO from 1999 until 2001, after which Kenneth Denman assumed the CEO role and later became chairman in 2003.[2]
The company's initial public offering in July 2003 generated capital exceeding $100 million.[3] In 2004, iPass broadened its connectivity solutions by acquiring Safe3w, a company specializing in dynamic device fingerprinting technology, and Mobile Automation, which focused on mobile device management—integrating patch management and mobile device evaluation into its platform.[4]
To enhance its corporate remote access capabilities, iPass acquired GoRemote Internet Communications in 2006.[5] Although dial-up revenues declined, the company's overall revenue increased to $192 million by 2007.[6]
In 2008, Evan Kaplan was appointed CEO,[7] under whose leadership iPass introduced Open Mobile in January 2010—a cloud-based platform for service delivery.[8]
Gary Griffiths assumed the roles of CEO and President in 2015,[9] steering the company towards growth centered on mobile services. Together with Chief Commercial Officer Patricia Hume, he launched iPass Unlimited—a subscription model offering unlimited Wi-Fi access for a fixed fee—and expanded the worldwide hotspot network from 18 million to 50 million locations by that year.[10][11] Additionally, November 2015 saw the introduction of iPass SmartConnect, designed to enhance Wi-Fi connectivity efficiency.[12]
In February 2019, Pareteum finalized an acquisition of iPass through an all-stock transaction.[13]
Products and services
iPass delivers a cloud-hosted service management solution that links users and their devices to an extensive global Wi-Fi network. This application, available for download on laptops, tablets, and smartphones, automatically detects and connects to available hotspots while supporting Automatic Credential Assignment.
Utilizing iPass SmartConnect technology, the platform assesses access points by analyzing factors such as signal strength, connection speed, bandwidth capacity, and success rates. Additionally, it incorporates a proprietary backend system designed for scalable reporting and transaction clearing.
Technology infrastructure
The organization manages an integrated global network composed of servers and software that spans over 160 individual Wi-Fi networks.
Wi-Fi network
iPass boasts a Wi-Fi presence exceeding 64 million hotspots distributed across more than 160 countries. Its coverage includes key locations such as major airports, convention centers, aircraft, trains, hotels, dining establishments, retail stores, and small businesses.
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- ↑ “iPass Inc Form 10-K”. United States Security and Exchange Commission.
- ↑ “Can new CEO Evan L. Kaplan take iPass to next level?”. ceoworld.biz. Retrieved 2016-02-11.
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- ↑ "Pareteum closes acquisition of iPass" Retrieved 2020-03-30