Sunnyvale, CA - October 17, 2005 - InnoPath Software, Inc. (www.innopath.com), the industry leader in over-the-air (OTA) mobile device management, today announced that LG Electronics, a major global player in electronics and telecommunications systems, has signed a global agreement to deploy DeltaUpgrade Plus - InnoPath's firmware over-the-air (FOTA) update solution for device management. InnoPath will provide LG with the firmware update solution it needs to securely manage on-device firmware over-the-air and cost-effectively deliver mobile handsets to consumers with the most advanced features and functionalities.

 

This announcement with LG further demonstrates InnoPath's global market leadership and adds to its already extensive customer portfolio of leading handset manufacturers. DeltaUpgrade Plus supports OMA-DM standards and is the only complete end-to-end solution that allows firmware component level updates and advanced device management. Offering unparalleled flexibility, InnoPath's solution manages firmware updates through OTA, via direct cable connection, or on removable memory cards. It's like having built-in insurance against future handset issues that may incur unexpected costs.

 

"Effectively managing software updates and upgrades is critical to success for wireless manufacturers and carriers" said John Fazio, president and CEO of InnoPath. "LG's global deployment of DeltaUpgrade Plus will provide mobile device users around the world the opportunity to enjoy advanced features and services. The expansion of our deployment with LG is another success story for InnoPath as we continue to broaden our market reach."

 

Leading operators and handset manufacturers have selected InnoPath's update-ready technology as the preferred carrier grade device management solution. InnoPath is first OTA device management company actively updating 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.

About LG Electronics
LG Electronics Inc. (Korea Stock Exchange: 06657.KS) is a global leader in providing cutting-edge convergent electronics, information and communications products designed to meet the diverse needs of fast-changing consumers. With consolidated sales of US$37.7 billion and overseas sales of US$32.6 billion (86 percent of total sales), LG Electronics employs more than 70,000 employees in 76 subsidiaries located in 39 countries and operates four business units including Mobile Communications, Digital Appliance, Digital Display and Digital Media.

 

LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company is the world's leading manufacturer of WCDMA (UMTS), CDMA and GSM handsets, and the fastest growing manufacturer of mobile phones worldwide. The company provides a total range of wired and wireless solutions, and is rapidly establishing a global presence as it cultivates international market share in 3G handsets. For more information please visit www.lge.com.