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Monday, February 07, 2005

Mile-High Wi-Fi Gains Altitude through Connexion by Boeing and GoRemote Alliance

Mile-High Wi-Fi Gains Altitude through Connexion by Boeing and GoRemote Alliance

GoRemote Global Network Offers Secure Wireless Access to In-Flight Business Travelers

MILPITAS, Calif., Feb. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- GoRemote Internet Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:GRIC), a leader of managed remote network solutions, today announced an agreement with Connexion by Boeing, a business unit of The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA), that will deliver secure, in-flight access solutions to GoRemote's enterprise customers. This agreement furthers GoRemote's goal of transforming Wi-Fi into a secure and valuable extension of the enterprise network.

This alliance bolsters GoRemote's leadership in delivering complete, integrated and secure managed remote access solutions for enterprise customers. GoRemote offers business professionals the easiest and most secure way to remain productive away from the office, even at 35,000 feet (see today's announcement "GoRemote Creates World's Largest Secure Wireless Access Network") by combining and securing different types of access including in-flight Wi-Fi, free Wi-Fi hotspots, and 3G and cellular connectivity.

"Today's travelers want to remain connected to what's important to them while they are on the road or in the air," said Connexion by Boeing Vice President of Marketing and Direct Sales David Friedman. "Through the GoRemote Mobile Office solution(TM) and the Connexion by Boeing(SM) service, mobile users can increase their productivity and address critical business issues securely, anywhere and anytime."

"Wi-Fi has enabled business to happen everywhere, including in cafes, bookstores and airports and now on in-flight aircraft. In-flight high-speed access is a natural extension for busy professionals who need simple, secure access to the Internet and corporate data," said Tom Thimot, GoRemote president and CEO. "GoRemote's alliance with Connexion by Boeing significantly enhances productivity options for business travelers. This partnership is an essential component of our corporate strategy as we continue to expand the GoRemote Global Network with the goal of providing convenient, accessible and secure service for all remote workers."

About Connexion by Boeing

Connexion by Boeing is, for the second year running, the recipient of the World Travel Award for World's Leading High-Speed In-flight Internet Services Provider and recently was named one of the wireless companies to watch in 2005 by IDC wireless services analysts. Through a broadband connection to an equipped aircraft, high-speed Internet, data and entertainment connectivity is delivered directly to travelers in flight. The Connexion by Boeing service is available today on flights offered by Lufthansa, SAS (Scandinavian Airlines), Japan Airlines and ANA. In addition Singapore Airlines, China Airlines, Korean Air and Asiana have announced their intent to install the Connexion by Boeing system on their long-range aircraft. Connexion by Boeing also offers a high-speed connectivity solution for the business aviation and maritime markets. For more information, please visit www.connexionbyboeing.com.

About GoRemote

GoRemote Internet Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:GRIC) is the world's leading provider of secure remote access solutions, enabling customers to achieve best-of-breed network security, while reducing capital and operating expenses associated with their mobile and remote workforces. GoRemote provides a comprehensive portfolio of managed remote access solutions for mobile office, teleworker/home offices, and branch office/retail environments. The GoRemote Global Network(TM) includes more than 48,000 wired and wireless access points in approximately 150 countries. More information about GoRemote is available at www.GoRemote.com or by calling +1-408-955-1920.

NOTE: GoRemote, GoRemote Branch Office, GoRemote Total Security Protection, GoRemote Universal Remote Control, GoRemote Global Network, GoRemote Internet Communications, GoRemote Mobile Office, GoRemote Revolution, GoRemote Teleworker/Home Office and "For the everywhere enterprise" are trademarks of GoRemote Internet Communications, Inc. All other trademarks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners.

This news release, including statements by Tom Thimot, may include "forward-looking" statements, including projections about the business of GoRemote Internet Communications, Inc, within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements are based on information available to us at the time of the release and we assume no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements in this release are not guarantees of future performance and actual results could differ materially from our current expectations as a result of numerous factors, including unforeseen issues in the adoption and use of in-flight access services by our customers, as well as the risks and uncertainties associated with our business that are detailed in our most recent reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q on file with the SEC and available through www.sec.gov.


Source: GoRemote Internet Communications, Inc.

CONTACT: Bethany Sebra of GoRemote, +1-408-965-1127, or
bsebra@goremote.com

Web site: http://www.goremote.com/


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