iPass Wins Networking and Communications Supplier of the Year at the Computing Awards 2006

LONDON -- (MARKET WIRE) -- October 27, 2006 -- iPass Inc. (NASDAQ: IPAS) today announced that it has been named Networking and Communications Supplier of the Year at the Computing Awards 2006. iPass was nominated for the award along with several other industry leaders. Doug Loewe, Vice President & Managing Director, EMEA and Asia, collected the award at a gala dinner on the 25th of October in the Battersea Park Events Arena.

"iPass is focused on unifying connectivity and device management across remote, home and mobile locations. Over the past year the company has worked to maximize the connectivity choices and flexibility available to customers. This has included developing mobile data partnerships, building the world's largest Wi-Fi roaming network, and broadening our support for popular mobile devices such as smartphones," said Loewe. "Workforce mobility has become a critical success factor for productivity and business success, and this award recognizes that fact. We are honored by this award as it acknowledges all the hard work put in by staff and partners over the past twelve months."

Voted for by the readers of Computing and a panel of accredited judges, the Networking and Communications Supplier of the Year award is presented to the vendor which is considered to provide the best quality, value-for-money and innovative networking or communications products.

With a record number of over 250 companies entering this year, the Computing Awards are regarded as one of the largest and most respected events of their kind. The awards recognize organizations that have contributed to the development and deployment of innovative IT systems and improve business operations or enhance public services.

Toby Wolpe, editor in chief of Computing, said: "We wish to offer our congratulations to all of last night's winners and applaud their outstanding work this year."

About iPass Inc.

iPass helps enterprises unify the management of remote and mobile connectivity and devices. With iPass software and services, customers can create easy-to-use broadband solutions for their mobile workers, home offices, and branch and retail locations, complete with device management, security validation, and unified billing. iPass offerings are powered by its leading global virtual network, on-demand management platform, and award-winning client software. Hundreds of Global 2000 companies rely on iPass services, including General Motors, Nokia, and Reuters. Founded in 1996, iPass is headquartered in Redwood Shores, Calif., with offices throughout North America, Europe and Asia. For more information, visit www.ipass.com.

iPass® is a registered trademark of iPass Inc.

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