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  OPENWAVE ANNOUNCES SYNCML SUPPORT FOR OPENWAVE SYNCHRONIZATION PLATFORM
  

  SyncML Open Standard to Enable Software and Device Manufacturer Interoperability as well as Universal Synchronization
 
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. - December 7, 2000 -- Openwave Systems Inc. (Nasdaq: OPWV), the combination of Phone.com and Software.com, today announced its commitment to supporting and implementing the SyncML open standard in the next version of Openwave™ leading synchronization software for mobile devices, with PIMs and PCs. By leveraging the SyncML protocol, Openwave will empower users to locally and wirelessly synchronize data among SyncML-compliant devices and data services such as enterprise and mobile portals.

SyncML, the first open standard focused on synchronization of data with any device, anytime, anywhere, will simplify and streamline the synchronization process by using XML as the common mark-up language. In the past, data synchronization has operated within a number of restrictions: Existing sync technology has been based on a variety of proprietary protocols that limit interoperability among different devices and systems. "What SyncML as an open standard means, bottom line, is that users will have ubiquitous access to updated and consistent data, applications and services from all compatible wireless and personal information management devices," said Andrew Wyatt, group vice president of Synchronization Products at Openwave Systems Inc. "Openwave's support of this open standard, as well as our plans to integrate it into our sync platform and build on it in the future, reflects our commitment to the continued technological growth and advancement of all Openwave products and the industry at large."

"The growing population of mobile professionals, and their dependency on carrying more than one mobile device, is creating opportunities for vendors delivering solutions that bridge and synchronize PIM and business data between the variety of handheld device types in the field," said Kevin Burden, program manager, Smart Handheld Devices, IDC. "Openwave is taking the first step in addressing this industry need with its synchronization products."


About Openwave
 
Openwave Systems Inc. (Nasdaq: OPWV) is the worldwide leader of open IP-based communication infrastructure software and applications. Openwave is a global company headquartered in Redwood City, California. For more information, please visit www.openwave.com.

About SyncML
 
The SyncML initiative develops and promotes an open industry specification for universal data synchronization of remote data and personal information across multiple networks, platforms and devices. The SyncML initiative is open for participation to a wide range of industries including device manufacturers, synchronization vendors, service providers and application developers. Companies interested in joining are encouraged to contact the SyncML initiative today to become part of the team and deliver the SyncML specification available later this year. For more information on The SyncML initiative, details of technical specifications and more, visit www.syncml.org.


Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements
 
This release contains forward-looking statements relating to expectations, plans or prospects for Openwave Systems Inc. that are based upon the current expectations and beliefs of Openwave's management and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward looking statements. In particular, the following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements: (a) risks specifically associated with the integration of the businesses of Phone.com and Software.com and the ability to achieve the expected benefits of the merger, including, those risks associated with the ability to integrate effectively the two companies' product lines, technology, operations and personnel, (b) the ability to make changes in business strategy, development plans and product offerings to respond to the needs of our current, new and potential customers, suppliers and strategic partners; (; (c) the ability to continue to obtain qualified, experienced employees;; and (d) competition and technological changes and developments; and (e) general risks of the Internet and wireless and wireline telecommunications sectors. For a detailed discussion of these and other cautionary statements, please refer to the risk factors discussed in filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including but not limited to Phone.com's and Software.com's respective Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2000, Phone.com's and Software.com's most recently filed Annual Reports on Form 10-K, and Phone.com's registration statement on Form S-4 as declared effective on September 28, 2000. All documents also are available through the SEC's Electronic Data Gathering Analysis and Retrieval system (EDGAR) at www.sec.gov or from Openwave's Web site at www.openwave.com. The Company assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements included in this document.


 
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