Sify launches roaming broadband

CHENNAI: IT solutions provider Sify Technologies has launched a roaming broadband service that would enable its customers access to high-speed wireless broadband on the move. The 'Roam Connect International', supported by enterprise mobility provider iPass, would enable customers to access their data from more than 1,00,000 broadband locations globally, including business-centric venues like airports, hotels and conference centres, a company release said today.

"We are confident that our new service offering will increase management efficiency and response to customers in real time even when are travelling. iPass is a global leader in mobile connectivity for the enterprise and we are happy to partner with them to launch this service in India" Sify Technologies Ltd Executive President P J Nath said.

The iPassConnect mobility manager software is available for notebooks and handheld devices and simplifies user access, unifying global connectivity and streamlining management and support for the end user and the IT department, the release added.