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Just as your pulse is checked during a routine physical, free cash flow is used as an indicator of a company's health. It equals the cash brought in from operations minus the money needed to pay the bills. Think about leftover money in your checking account after you pay this month's bills.
Investors and analysts see this leftover money as a gauge of a company's ability to perform. It is available for transactions such as handing out dividends and working on new products.
Some argue free cash flow is wrongly overshadowed by the emphasis often placed on earnings. Earnings numbers can be manipulated and don't always tell the whole story -- and earnings don't mean much if there's nothing left over after a company pays its expenses. Even if you bring in a six-figure salary, but no money left after paying the bills, are you in great financial shape?
You don't have to be Einstein to figure out free cash flow. To calculate the number, subtract the company's expenditures and dividends from its operating cash flow.
If the free cash flow is written in red ink, it doesn't necessarily signal curtains. This is common for young companies looking to grow. It also could be a result of heavy investments, which in the long run could be worth a standing ovation.
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Monday, July 21, 2008
iPass Delivers Remote Working For Sony Ericsson
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REDWOOD SHORES, Calif., Jul 21, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) ----iPass Inc. (NASDAQ: IPAS) a long-time leader in providing mobility services to many of the world's largest companies, today announced that Sony Ericsson, a global provider of mobile multimedia devices, including feature-rich phones, accessories and PC cards, is rolling out iPass Mobile Office to its global remote workforce. Sony Ericsson has offices around the world including Sweden, UK, France, Netherlands, India, Japan, China and the US.
iPass Mobile Office is an award-winning service that unifies mobility management over any Internet connection. It works to optimize mobile access, centrally manage mobile devices and connections, and control the end-user organisation's mobility expenses. Users connect via the iPassConnect(TM) mobility manager, enabling a simple and consistent user experience over all Internet connections, multiple access technologies and various laptop and handheld device platforms.
iPass has become an obvious choice for enterprises with large mobile workforces due to its high level of usability and expansive global Wi-Fi network, which now includes over 100,000 Wi-Fi hotspots (including more than 50,000 in Europe) and coverage in over 550 unique airports. Other hotspots locations include hotels, cafes, restaurants and retail outlets.
"Customers such as Sony Ericsson need a solution that gives their mobile workers the flexibility to access corporate resources on the road, while having the necessary tools to keep a hold on costs - iPass fits the bill perfectly," said Rene Hendrikse, managing director, iPass EMEA. "We have a very strong local team to support the business in Northern Europe plus an extensive network of iPass-ready broadband locations around the world. We look forward to working further with Sony Ericsson in the future as their access requirements develop."
iPass also provides comprehensive training programs as part of service deployment, including customized online training and an on-site global helpdesk support program. Especially with such large scale and widespread deployments, this approach is focused on ensuring that every user can properly leverage the iPass Mobile Office service in order to drastically reduce support requirements and boost productivity.
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 Nokia, Reuters and Sony Ericsson. 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(R) is a registered trademark of iPass Inc.
SOURCE: iPass Inc.
Breakaway Communications for iPass Kristofer Konietzko, 415-358-2491 krisk@breakawaycom.com
Copyright Business Wire 2008
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