InnoPath Signs Global Agreement With Toshiba For OTA Device Management

San Jose, CA -- InnoPath Software, Inc. announced that Toshiba Corporation will deploy DeltaUpgrade Plus -- InnoPath's firmware over-the-air (FOTA) update solution for device management -- to manage and send firmware updates to Toshiba's mobile handsets. InnoPath and Toshiba have signed a global agreement which will provide Toshiba with the firmware update solution it needs to securely manage on-device firmware over-the-air, thereby enabling the cost-effective delivery of mobile handsets with the most advanced features and functionalities to end-users.

DeltaUpgrade Plus keeps handset firmware current and functional by making it easy for wireless operators and handset manufacturers to update handsets whether they're in the factory, the retail store or the hands of subscribers. It's like having built-in insurance against future handset issues that may incur unexpected costs. DeltaUpgrade Plus is the only complete end-to-end solution that allows firmware component level updates and advanced device management. Offering unparalleled flexibility, DeltaUpgrade Plus manages firmware updates through OTA, via direct cable connection, or on removable memory cards.

"InnoPath's DeltaUpgrade Plus, a proven OTA solution with superior performance and flexibility was a clear choice for Toshiba," said Mr. Kosei Okamoto, Chief Technology Executive, Mobile Communications Company, one of Toshiba's in-house companies. "With the adoption of new data services, OTA plays an integral role in ensuring customer satisfaction for faster updates and faster time-to-market with feature rich handsets."

"We are very excited Toshiba selected InnoPath's DeltaUpgrade Plus as their OTA device management solution," said Luosheng Peng, CEO, chairman and co-founder of InnoPath. "With DeltaUpgrade Plus, Toshiba can reduce customer service and warranty costs while improving brand loyalty and customer satisfaction."

Leading operators and handset manufacturers have selected InnoPath's update-ready technology as the preferred carrier grade device management solution. InnoPath is the first OTA device management company to actively update handset firmware in commercial deployments, and has helped to bring the first commercialized OTA-capable mobile phones to market. Today, millions of handsets have already been updated in the hands of subscribers with update-ready technology provided by InnoPath.

SOURCE:InnoPath