3G Download Manager

Europe : Openwave Systems announced that TMN has selected Openwave's Download Manager solution to enable the downloading of Java™ and multimedia content via the brand new Inove portal. This solution assists TMN Portugal in managing and delivering a new set of personalized 2.5G and future 3G multimedia services and applications to enhance its customers' mobile experience.

Inset shows Download Manager, mobile operators can help subscribers personalize their handset with a wide variety of downloadable objects, including ring tones, games and animation.

Openwave partnered with Portugal Telecom's R&D company, PT Inovacao, to provide the leading Portuguese operator with value-added services for its mobile portal Inove. Through its Openwave Download Manager solution, Openwave is enabling Inove subscribers to download the latest multimedia content available. The best-of-breed relationship between PT Inovacao and Openwave provides TMN with technology it can trust with hassle-free implementation and support for today's 2.5G solutions as well as the flexibility and agility to adapt to emerging broadband services.

Since 1997, TMN has been a market leader in Portugal and is continually looking for innovative ways to provide its installed customer base with value-added services for smart devices. Using Openwave Download Manager, TMN is able to enhance its traditional voice business with content downloads and provide a richer user experience for its customers. In turn, TMN expects to drive data usage and revenue growth.

With Openwave Download Manager, TMN has access to a broad range of powerful and unique features that manage the delivery of Java applications and popular multimedia content from any developer around the world. In essence, Openwave Download Manager provides TMN with the flexibility and speed-to-market to roll out new, compelling data applications quickly in order to meet customer demands and maintain a competitive edge. PT Inovacao's role has been to act as an application service provider and host the platform as well as oversee integration, management and maintenance of the portal on an ongoing basis. Both companies have a history of working towards similar implementations, most recently on a messaging partnership on the Iberian peninsula.

"The TMN ODM deal is a significant milestone for us in Southern Europe and we are pleased to be working with a leading market player in this area," said David Hose, vice president and general manager, infrastructure group for Openwave. "Our emphasis at Openwave has always been on driving revenue to the European operators by improving the end-user experience. Through our reliable and flexible ODM solutions, Portuguese mobile users are really beginning to see the benefits of value-added services such as games, ring tones and images by paying for these services time and time again."

"We chose to work with Openwave on this deal since the combination of its commitment to open standards and the scalability and flexibility of its ODM solution provides PT Inovacao with a future-proof system," said Pedro Salvado, head of mobile platforms and services at PT Inovacao.

The partnership between PT Inovacao and Openwave represents the fastest implementation of its type with less than one month from the deal being signed to the technology being implemented, tested and deployed. The Portugal Telecom TMN portal went live on June 23rd, 2003 across Portugal.

About Openwave Download Manager

Openwave has a portfolio of products including Openwave Download Manager, Multimedia Messaging Service, Mobile Access Gateway, Mobile Messaging Client, which have been pre-tested to ensure easy integration and enable the operator to get to market with a complete and successful wireless data service offering. Openwave Download Manager is an integral part of the total solution because it enables carriers to efficiently manage the supply chain of third-party digital content and application suppliers, giving subscribers a quick and easy mobile data experience.

Openwave Download Manager features digital rights management, multiple discovery and delivery mechanisms, easy integration with the operator's existing portal and back-end systems, and a streamlined process for adding content, which combined allows the mobile operator to provide a successful download service that delivers a superior end user experience.

Openwave Download Manager (ODM) combines Openwave's experience with pioneering technology acquired from Ellipsus Systems, the developer of the original reference implementation of the Java™ Vending Machine (JSR-124).