SAN JOSE, Calif.— January
6, 2005— InnoPath
Software, Inc. (formerly DoOnGo
Technologies) , the industry leader
in over-the-air (OTA) mobile device
software management, today announced
that SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. (SANYO),
a manufacturer and distributor
of consumer and commercial electronics,
will deploy its DeltaUpgrade Plus ™ OTA
solution on handsets available
in the US. SANYO will deploy InnoPath’s
DeltaUpgrade Plus OTA client solution
to provide fast and efficient delivery
of software upgrades to Sprint
PCS subscribers. With InnoPath’s
OTA solution already embedded on
the MM 7400 by SANYO, Sprint PCS
mobile phone subscribers have a
way to seamlessly and efficiently
update handset software and firmware
over-the-air to keep their handsets
current.
As wireless handsets become more
like a PC and the software complexity
increases, the ability to quickly
and cost-effectively deploy software
updates on these new devices has
become a major focus for carriers,” said
Ken Hyers, senior analyst, In-Stat/MDR
. “As next-generation mobile
technologies continue to gain popularity
in the U.S., incorporating OTA technology
into their services will become a
requirement for every wireless operator.”
InnoPath’s DeltaUpgrade Plus
solution provides a fast, cost-effective
way to deliver software upgrades
that include the latest improvements
and enhancements directly to customer’s
phones. Using InnoPath’s DeltaUpgrade
Plus OTA solution, wireless subscribers
can conveniently get upgrades directly
on their phone without visiting a
retail store or calling customer
service. InnoPath’s OTA mobile
device management solution enables
wireless operators to provide an
unmatched user experience to subscribers
by providing fast updates and better
personalization options.
“We are very excited to work
with InnoPath and Sprint to provide
one of the first OTA software management
solution to subscribers in the US,” said
Mr. Hiroyuki Kusaka, General Manager,
Software Department, Telecom Company
of SANYO. “Using InnoPath’s
DeltaUpgrade Plus device management
system, our solution will deliver
reliable commercial performance to
huge user numbers and at the same
time improve customer satisfaction
and minimize support costs.
“Working with SANYO and Sprint,
two established leaders in the wireless
industry, is yet another significant
milestone for InnoPath and demonstrates
our capability to apply our extensive
experience gained in the Asia market
to North America,” said Dr.
Luosheng Peng, CEO, chairman and
co-founder of InnoPath. “This
announcement further enhances InnoPath’s
position as the commercial global
leader for providing OTA software
update solutions.”
InnoPath is the first company to
commercially introduce OTA-capable
phones on public wireless networks
and the company’s software
management client is used in more
than 35 million handsets with 1.5
million handsets shipped monthly.
Through its relationships with leading
handset manufacturers and two carriers
in Asia, InnoPath has helped to bring
the first commercialized OTA-capable
phones to market.
About SANYO Electric
Co., Ltd.
SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.
(NASDAQ: SANYY) is one of the global
consumer electronics giants leading
the way in technology innovation
for its strategic business domains “Digital & Device” and “Energy & Ecology.” SANYO’s
businesses cover a broad range from
AV/Information and Communications
Equipment, Home Appliances, Commercial
Equipment, Electronic Devices,
Batteries and Others. For further information, please visit SANYO’s
web site at http://www.sanyo.com/.
About InnoPath
InnoPath Software provides an easier, cost-effective way to deliver
the best possible user experience on handsets through faster
updates and by enabling better personalization. InnoPath is the
only over-the-air mobile device management company actively updating
handset software in commercial deployments. Its flagship product,
DeltaUpgrade Plus™, helps wireless operators and handset
manufacturers keep mobile device software and firmware current
and functional. Today more than 35 million active subscribers
are experiencing the value of patented InnoPath update-ready
technology. Headquartered in San Jose, California, InnoPath is
a privately held company with two offices in the US and worldwide
offices in China, Japan, Korea and UK. For information, please
visit InnoPath at www.innopath.com.