Jataayu Software extends partnership with MontaVista; Joins Mobilinux Open Framework Partner Program

Released on = September 30, 2005, 7:05 am

Press Release Author = Jataayu Software

Industry = Telecommunications

Press Release Summary = Jataayu has joined the Mobilinux Open Framework Partner Program to address effectively the requirements of Mobilinux enabled hardware platform vendors and ODMs looking to quickly introduce full-featured, multimedia mobile devices in the market .

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Madhusmita Lahkar
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CTIA, US, September 29, 2005 — Jataayu Software (Jataayu), a leading vendor of mobile device solutions, today announced that it has joined the Mobilinux Open Framework Partner Program. MontaVista’s Mobilinux Open Framework is a program designed to increase the adoption of Linux within the mobile phone industry by
providing handset vendors and mobile operators with solutions consisting of components from best of breed mobile software providers and MontaVista’s Mobilinux OS platform. The primary goal of this program is to provide mobile handset vendors and operators with the architectural freedom to create and deliver differentiated
products and services. Through this program, mobile handset vendors are enabled to build and ship devices featuring the latest technologies more quickly and more efficiently, while reducing overall development costs.

The Mobilinux Open Framework addresses needs in the mobile market by bringing together Semiconductor Vendors, Independent Software Vendors, and Integrators to create Linux based reference architectures and provide application-consulting services for Handset Vendors, Original Design Manufacturers (ODMs), and Mobile
Operators looking to develop Linux phones.

With Linux becoming the operating platform of choice for handset manufacturers requiring a robust and high-performance operating system, Jataayu has been closely working with MontaVista and is targeting to deliver its messaging and browsing solutions including MMS, IMPS and Mobile browser solutions on Mobilinux 4.0 by the
end of the year.

“We are excited at the opportunity of extending our partnership with MontaVista by participating in the Mobilinux Open Framework. By extending our involvement in the MontaVista partner eco-system, Jataayu can effectively address the requirements of Mobilinux enabled hardware platform vendors and ODMs looking to quickly introduce
full-featured, multimedia mobile devices in the market”, commented Anil Krishnan, GM-Marketing, Terminal Solutions, Jataayu Software. He further added that, “Our optimized messaging and browsing solutions perfectly complement the flexibility offered by the Mobilinux Open Framework in delivering modular mobile phone software
architecture for differentiated phone designs.”

“We look forward to working with Jataayu to deliver best of breed solutions that combine the best of Mobilinux and Jataayu solutions, making it easy for handset manufacturers and operators to deliver compelling, Linux-based mobile handsets and services,” said Peder Ulander, vice president of marketing at MontaVista Software.

About Jataayu Software

Jataayu Software, (www.jataayusoft.com) a Red Herring 100 Asia company and a pioneer in the Wireless Internet industry is a worldwide leader in the area of MMS, WAP, SMS, IMPS, SyncML and messaging. With a strong commitment to technology development
and focus on the mobile arena, Jataayu offers highly optimized messaging and browsing solutions for mobile terminals as well as carrier grade infrastructure software solutions including highly scalable Servers/Gateways, Chat, PIM and Notification/ Alert systems for Mobile Operators and Enterprises on GSM/GPRS/3G and CDMA environments.

The wireless terminal solutions offered by Jataayu include WAP 2.0 browsers, MMS clients, Sync Clients, IMPS Clients and other applications that are based on open standards, are highly portable, interoperable and platform agnostic (Windows MobileOS, PalmOS, Symbian, J2ME and other native OS platforms) for wireless terminals. Jataayu wireless terminal solutions are licensed by leading device
manufacturers, ODMs and suppliers of reference platforms for the present and next generation devices

About MontaVista Mobilinux Open Framework

MontaVista's Mobilinux Open Framework is an industry-wide program for creation and promotion of Linux-based handset reference architectures. The primary goal of this program is to provide mobile handset vendors and operators with the architectural freedom to create and deliver differentiated products and services. Through this
program, mobile handset vendors will build and ship devices featuring the latest technologies more quickly and more efficiently, while reducing overall development costs. More information on the Mobilinux Open Framework can be found at: www.mobilinux.com.

For further information, please contact:

Jataayu Software

Raj Kesarimall
rajk@jataayusoft.com
Director Marketing.
Jataayu Software (P) Ltd
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United Kingdom

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Contact Details = 4, 12th KM, Bellary Road
Jakkur, Bangalore 560 064
India
Ph: + 91 80 2856 5852/53
Fax: + 91 80 2856 5854