
Europe
: GoRemote Internet Communications announced the addition of 3G
and cellular connectivity to the GoRemote Global Network(TM) through
an agreement with CSL, a leading mobile operator in Hong Kong. This
alliance will enable CSL and GoRemote to deliver the industry's
first solution to provide mobile users with the world's largest
secure wireless access network by integrating mobile data connectivity
combined with Wi-Fi and dial-up access.
Under
the agreement, GoRemote will be able to offer integrated cellular
data and Wi-Fi service offerings to its mobile customers. Inclusion
of the CSL wireless data roaming network will provide comprehensive
UMTS/WCDMA and GPRS coverage to GoRemote customers. CSL provides
network coverage in Hong Kong, as well as over 230 countries/territories
via roaming agreements. This coverage
comes in addition to the more than 48,000 wireless and wired access
points in approximately 150 countries already included in the GoRemote
Global Network.
This
alliance bolsters GoRemote's leadership in delivering complete,
integrated and secure managed remote access solutions to enterprises
and service providers. By combining and securing all types of access
including 3G and GPRS connectivity, free Wi-Fi and paid Wi-Fi hotspots,
and in-flight Wi-Fi, GoRemote offers business professionals the
easiest and most secure way to remain productive away from the office.
"The
success of business travelers depends on their ability to securely
connect to corporate resources in a timely manner. This means taking
advantage of a choice of wireless data technologies such as Wi-Fi,
3G or GPRS," said
Richard Midgett, director of International & Wholesale at CSL.
"Our association with GoRemote enables us to offer a more complete
solution to business professionals everywhere."
"Our
alliance with CSL represents an important evolution in remote access
as we aim to unleash the full potential of integrated cellular data
access and Wi-Fi connectivity," said Tom Thimot, GoRemote president
and CEO. "CSL's 3G/GPRS network and their comprehensive roaming
services complement the GoRemote Global Network and will help us
achieve our goal of providing our customers with ubiquitous, secure
wireless access around the globe."