Mformation

Mformation Service Manager selected by WiMAX Forum® as the 4G Device Certification Platform for Remote Management

WiMAX™ ecosystem turns to proven innovator to manage OMA DM interoperability for the next generation of devices

Mformation® Technologies Inc., a leading provider of advanced mobile device management (MDM) solutions, today announced the WiMAX Forum has selected Mformation Service Manager™ for its OMA DM certification platform for 4G WiMAX devices.  The Mformation solution is the central reference point as part of the WiMAX Forum’s comprehensive Open Retail Initiative that tests and certifies WiMAX devices for service activation and remote management.

Mformation’s solutions for OMA DM device management, as specified by the Open Mobile Alliance, allow operators to automatically configure and manage devices.

“Activation and remote management of 4G WiMAX devices and services are central to helping operators and handset manufactures deliver a quality end-user experience right out of the box,” said Ron Resnick, President and Chairman, WiMAX Forum. “Mformation Service Manager is a market leader and an excellent, strong reference platform for the capabilities upon which the WiMAX Forum relies on as part of our certification work.  In addition to reducing the risks associated with device management and service delivery for operators and device manufacturers, certification is critical element to driving the 4G WiMAX market forward to ensure products work in any operator network around the globe.”

The WiMAX Forum is an industry-led, not-for-profit organization formed to certify and promote the compatibility and interoperability of broadband wireless products based upon the harmonized IEEE 802.16e/ETSI HiperMAN standard. A WiMAX Forum goal is to accelerate the introduction of these systems into the marketplace. WiMAX Forum Certified products are interoperable and support broadband fixed, nomadic, portable and mobile services. Along these lines, the WiMAX Forum works closely with service providers and regulators to ensure that WiMAX Forum Certified systems meet customer and government requirements.

“Certification of 4G WiMAX devices is critical to powering the broadband marketplace forward,” said Rowan Scranage, SVP of Global Business Development and Corporate Strategy, Mformation. “Remote activation and management of 4G WiMAX devices and services is core to providing a great end-user experience.  Our collaboration with the WiMAX Forum and its members will help ensure that 4G WiMAX devices are certified and that, when they are released into the market, they work seamlessly in the hands of end-users.”

Mformation is a global market leader for mobile device management and advanced device management in the 4G category.  WiMAX customers include Clearwire, Sprint and UQ Communications (KDDI and Intel joint venture).  Mformation’s platform supports almost 4,000 different devices across any mobile network type. Mformation’s extensive experience with standards based technology and demonstrated leadership in managing standards-compliant mobile devices are critical to the seamless management of 4G WiMAX-based devices. Mformation Service Manager has been extended to support 4G WiMAX devices using the OMA-DM standard.  Mformation’s integrated MDM platform is continually evolving to support new next-generation networks, devices and value-added services.