MILPITAS, Calif., Feb. 7, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Kineto Wireless, the key innovator and leading supplier of UMA Technology (Unlicensed Mobile Access), announced today that the company is making its UMA Client Software available for smart phones based on the Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) Windows Mobile-based Pocket PC Phone platform. The UMA Client Software is available as part of Kineto's suite of Device Developer Solutions.
UMA Technology, the standard for fixed-mobile convergence (FMC), enables dual-mode cellular-WiFi handsets to provide seamless access to mobile voice, data and IMS services over IP broadband access and unlicensed spectrum technologies.
For silicon platform suppliers, mobile handset developers and phone adaptor vendors integrating UMA Technology, Kineto Wireless licenses a full compliment of device developer solutions including Platform Developer Kits (PDKs), UMA Client Software, and integration services.
"Kineto is the leading supplier of UMA Technology," said Mark Powell, founder and vice president with Kineto Wireless. "Providing UMA Client Software for Microsoft Pocket PC shows Kineto's continued commitment to making UMA Technology available on different platforms."
The BenQ model P50 smart phone is the first device to leverage the Kineto UMA Client Software for the Windows Mobile-based Pocket PC platform. The P50 will be demonstrated at the 3GSM World Congress in Cannes, France beginning February 14th, 2005.
About Kineto Wireless
Kineto Wireless is the key innovator and leading supplier of UMA (Unlicensed Mobile Access) Technology. With a UMA-enabled network, mobile and fixed line operators can provide a seamless, high-performance mobile voice, data and IMS experience on both cellular and Wi-Fi networks. As the leading provider of UMA Technology, Kineto supplies core network solutions through OEM partnerships with major network infrastructure providers. Kineto also provides UMA-compliant software, development tools and support services to mobile silicon/stack suppliers, mobile handset developers and broadband terminal adapter/wireless access point vendors. Kineto's solutions conform to the open UMA technology specifications, endorsed by major fixed line and mobile operators worldwide. For more information, please visit www.kineto.com.
About UMA Technology
Unlicensed Mobile Access (UMA) technology is the standard for fixed-mobile convergence (FMC). UMA technology enables access to mobile voice, data and IMS services over IP broadband access and unlicensed spectrum technologies. By deploying UMA technology, service providers can enable subscribers to roam and handover between cellular networks and public and private unlicensed wireless networks using dual-mode mobile handsets. With UMA, subscribers receive a consistent user experience for their mobile voice, data and IMS services as they transition between networks.
The UMA specifications were created by Alcatel, AT&T Wireless, British Telecom, Cingular, Ericsson, Kineto Wireless, Motorola, Nokia, Nortel, O2, Research in Motion, Rogers Wireless, Siemens, Sony-Ericsson and T-Mobile US. The specifications are available for download at www.umatechnology.org.