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The Cloud betas easy access

Easier Wi-Fi access is on the cards, thanks to The Cloud

David Neal, IT Week 06 May 2008

The Cloud is making it easier for Wi-Fi users to hop onto networks when they are out and about thanks to a beta service launched today.

Mycloud (beta) is designed to facilitate mass adoption of wireless, mobile internet use, and, the firm said, "Simplifies the Wi-Fi user experience by providing seamless log-on to home, office, public access and free networks."

The service is enabled through The Cloud's use of the Devicescape Connect Service, technology that they firm has taken and further developed. Using it Cloud subscribers can access connections from firms such as FON, BT and T-Mobile with ease.

Niall Murphy, Chief Strategy Officer, The Cloud, said, "mycloud will simplify the connectivity experience for all types of users, in particular heavy business users who need to access a range of networks throughout their day, whether that's in the home, office or out and about on public Wi-Fi networks."

Murphy added that the service could remove many of the barriers commonly associated with mobile wireless use, People have to learn how to use different networks when they encounter them, and remember different usernames and passwords. MyCloud eliminates all that complexity" he explained.

Existing Cloud users have to register for inclusion in the trial, the address for which is mycloudbeta@thecloud.net. From May 19th, the mycloud connector will be available for existing Cloud subscribers with a Cloud Unlimited (Multi) subscription

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