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Bell Aliant Selects Openwave as the Provider of Choice for Business and Consumer Email
London, UK – September 23, 2008 – Openwave Systems Inc. (Nasdaq: OPWV), one of the world’s leading software innovators enabling revenue-generating personalised services which converge the mobile and broadband experience, today announced that Bell Aliant, Canada’s leading information and communications technology provider, has selected current releases of Openwave® Rich Mail, a converged messaging solution; Openwave® Email Mx, an email application and service platform; and Openwave® EdgeGx Anti-Abuse, a solution for managing its Consumer and Business email. These products will be delivered via Openwave’s new Software as a Service (SaaS) delivery model. Bell Aliant now joins a growing number of Openwave customers who have selected Openwave’s Rich Mail personalized user interface to brand and personalize their web mail offerings and drive subscriber loyalty. “Aliant is pleased to work with Openwave as we move forward with new and innovative email solutions to help our Consumer and Business subscribers realise the benefits of enhanced messaging services, with the goal of providing the best customer experience,” said Joe Mosher, VP Residential Marketing, Bell Aliant. “Consumers are faced with a vast array of communications vehicles operating through PC’s and mobile devices, but up until now they have not had an effective single point of interface to centralise personal information and communications tools in an uncomplicated way,” said Susan Davies, senior vice president of products and worldwide support, Openwave. “Openwave Rich Mail creates a central repository for users to easily manage their email, SMS/MMS, voicemail, contact and personal content that can be accessed through a user friendly interface. At the same time, Rich Mail creates a new forum for mobile and broadband operators to deepen relationships with their customers and bring unique value to the user experience.” Openwave’s complete portfolio of communications products and services includes Openwave® Mobile Email, Openwave® Network Address Book, Openwave® Voice and Video Messaging, Openwave® Smart Call Services, and integrated PC-based applications, supported by an industry leading converged communications platform. About Bell Aliant Bell Aliant (TSX: BA.UN) is one of North America’s largest regional communications providers. Through its operating entities it serves customers in six Canadian provinces with innovative information, communication and technology services including voice, data, Internet, video and value-added business solutions. Through its xwave offices, Bell Aliant also provides IT professional services in Canada and the US. Bell Aliant’s 10,000 employees are committed to deliver the highest quality of customer service, choice and convenience. In Atlantic Canada, communications products and services are delivered to customers through the Aliant brand. About Openwave Openwave Systems Inc. (Nasdaq: OPWV) is one of the world’s leading innovators of software applications and infrastructure designed to enable revenue-generating, personalized services, including merchandising and advertising, which converge the mobile and broadband experience across all of a user’s devices. As the communications industry intersects with the Internet, Openwave software enables service providers to converge services, increasing the value of their networks by accelerating time to market and reducing the cost and complexity associated with new service deployment. Openwave’s unique product portfolio provides a complete range of service management, messaging, location and client technologies. Openwave is a global company headquartered in Redwood City, California. For more information please visit www.openwave.com.
