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  OPENWAVE APPOINTS JOHN GIERE AS SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF PRODUCTS AND MARKETING
  

  REDWOOD CITY, CA - July 9, 2009 -- Openwave Systems Inc. (Nasdaq: OPWV), one of the world's leading software innovators enabling revenue-generating personalized services that converge the mobile and broadband experience, today announced the appointment of John Giere as senior vice president, products and marketing, effective July 8. Giere brings more than 20 years of management, marketing and business development experience at leading companies in the telecommunications industry, including Alcatel Lucent and Ericsson. Giere will report to Openwave's CEO, Ken Denman.

"John is a well known industry veteran with a proven track record of impressive marketing results at both Alcatel Lucent and Ericsson, and we are proud to have him at Openwave," said Denman. "We will rely on John's expertise as we continue to bring products to market that allow our global customer base to capitalize on unprecedented growth in mobile data demand, as well as bring our unique internet mobilization, messaging and location products to new and emerging markets."

"The industry is at a critical turning point with unprecedented data growth that is pushing operators' networks to their breaking points," said Giere. "The opportunity for Openwave is tremendous; the company can play an essential role in helping operators embrace this data bandwidth challenge head-on by investing in the necessary software and network tools to better manage data demand. I look forward to working as part of the Openwave management team to grow the company's global market position."

Prior to Openwave, John served as chief marketing officer at Alcatel Lucent. He also held a number of senior marketing roles at Ericsson, including vice president, new business development; vice president, global branding and marketing; and executive vice president, business development and sales support. John currently serves on the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) Executive Board. He holds an MBA from the University of Maryland and a BS degree from Georgetown University.

About Openwave
Openwave Systems Inc. (Nasdaq: OPWV) is one of the world's leading software innovators, offering a mediation platform and tools to mobilize the Internet.

As the communications industry intersects with the Internet, Openwave software enables service providers to converge services, increasing the value of their networks by accelerating time to market and reducing the cost and complexity associated with new service deployment. Openwave's unique product portfolio provides a complete range of service management, analytics, messaging and location technologies. 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 press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1943 and Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, including, but not limited to, the aforementioned focus on network-based offerings and the anticipated impact on Openwave's financial statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to many risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. Notwithstanding changes that may occur with respect to matters relating to any forward looking statements, Openwave assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements included in this press release.

 
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