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  OPENWAVE DOWNLOAD MANAGER DELIVERS JAVA TO MOBILE SUBSCRIBERS
  

  Games, Ringtones, Images and More, Easy to Access, Purchase and Store
 
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. and YOKOHAMA, Japan - September 26, 2002 -- Openwave Systems Inc. (Nasdaq: OPWV), the worldwide leader of open IP-based communication infrastructure software and applications, today announced that Openwave® Download Manager is available to customers worldwide, allowing consumers to download Java and multimedia content to their mobile phones. Openwave Download Manager allows mobile operators to control the complete supply chain, from digital content and application suppliers submitting their products, to the quality assurance and approval process, to allowing subscribers to purchase and receive content—including Java™ applications, games, ring tones, images and more— on mobile devices.

The release of Openwave Download Manager combines Openwave’s experience in multimedia content download solutions with pioneering technology acquired from Ellipsus Systems, the developer of the original reference implementation of the Java™ Vending Machine. Openwave Download Manager manages the end-to-end delivery of content to mobile devices. It receives products from suppliers, lists the products in an online storefront making them available for discovery and purchase by subscribers, and manages the delivery of the purchased products to the subscriber’s mobile device. In conjunction with the use of Openwave’s industry leading Mobile Browser version 6.1, wireless customers can now personalize their mobile phones and enjoy the experience of accessing and downloading exciting new applications and multimedia content as they are made available by third party developers.

“With Openwave Download Manager, subscribers can download and discover the rich types of content that allow users to turn their mobile phones into more powerful and entertaining devices, and in turn, drive wireless adoption,” said Richard Wong, senior vice president of worldwide marketing at Openwave.

How Openwave Download Manager Works
Subscribers use their mobile or web browser to discover compelling content for their mobile phone, using a personalized view of available content. On selecting the desired content such as a Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition (J2ME™)-based game or a new ring tone from the storefront, payment is confirmed and the content can be downloaded immediately over-the-air to the mobile phone. Content that is purchased is automatically stored in the subscriber’s personal vault enabling subscribers to access the content that the subscriber has rights to even if the content is deleted from the mobile device. Charges for purchased content can be applied conveniently to the subscriber’s mobile account.

For mobile operators, Openwave Download Manager provides new ways to increase data services usage and capture new revenue streams. Mobile operators have control over the content offering through the management of supplier relationships and the product submission process. Mobile operators can also set license terms, and realize a revenue share from the purchased content. Openwave Download Manager offers flexibility in pricing, payment and rating models to address the needs of disparate subscribers coupled with efficient billing integration. It supports many different pricing models (e.g., usage or time limits, trial and subscription), payment methods (e.g., pre-pay, post-pay and online) and custom rating models (e.g., special discounts). Another benefit includes the support of multi-currency and multi-language deployments; so mobile operators can manage download services from a central location for multiple operating companies.

For content providers, Openwave Download Manager provides access to the mobile operator’s installed base of subscribers. Openwave Download Manager has supply chain management capabilities that make it easy for the content providers to submit content for publication and provide updates to existing products. Content submitted to the system is automatically qualified and is published when the operator gives final approval. Openwave Download Manager enables revenue sharing arrangements by tracking product purchases and provides reporting capabilities critical to commercial success.


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.

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) the ability to realize our strategic objectives by taking advantage of market opportunities in the Americas, Europe including the Middle East, and the Asia Pacific region; (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) risks associated with the success of the GSM Association's Mobile Service Initiative; (d) risks associated with the development and licensing of software generally, including potential delays in software development and technical difficulties that may be encountered in the development or use of the Company's software; (e) the ability to manage the Company's growth; (f) the ability to continue to obtain qualified, experienced employees; (g) the ability to successfully partner with other companies; (h) the ability to acquire additional companies and technologies and integrate such acquisitions; (i) competition and technological changes and developments; (j) general risks of the Internet and wireless and wireline telecommunications sectors; and (k) the uncertain economic and political climate in the United States and throughout the rest of the world and the potential that such climate may deteriorate further.

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 the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2001 and the Company's quarterly reports on form 10Q for the quarters ended September 30, 2001, December 3, 2001, and March 31, 2002. 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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Openwave Systems Inc.
Candace Locklear
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+44 20 8834 3460
georgina.blizzard@bitepr.com

  



 
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