Open Kernel Labs Inaugurates Virtualization Integration Practice to Jumpstart Next-Generation Handset Designs

VIP Discovery Service Helps OEMs, MNOs, and Semiconductor Suppliers Integrate
Mobile Phone Virtualization Across the Mobile Ecosystem
CHICAGO--(Business Wire)--
Open Kernel Labs (OK Labs), the leading provider of virtualization software for
mobile phones and broadband Internet devices, today announced that the company
has launched the industry`s first mobile Virtualization Integration Practice
(VIP). The VIP offers a set of consulting and training services that help
customers to define requirements, validate design approaches, and support mobile
phone product development. Leading the practice offerings is a collaborative
Discovery Service that helps OK Labs OKL4 users integrate virtualization into
mobile handset hardware and software architecture. Other VIP Services include
Training, Porting, Quick Start, Installation, and Engineering consulting. OK VIP
Services help handset OEMs, mobile network operators (MNOs), and semiconductor
suppliers to realize significant value from deploying mobile phone
virtualization, and to propagate that value across the mobile ecosystem.

VIP Discovery Service

OK VIP Discovery service takes into account not only the architecture of mobile
hardware and software, but also customer-defined business goals and objectives,
and ecosystem relationships. The service delivery is informed by the OK Labs
tech team`s understanding of silicon suppliers` current capabilities and product
roadmaps; the evolution of mobile operating systems and other mobile device
software; the requirements and service rollout plans of MNOs; and the channels
used to deliver handsets, applications, and content.

"Many customers are working with mobile phone virtualization for the first
time," commented Steve Subar, OK Labs President & CEO. "Because of our extensive
experience working with unique customer requirements, we can accelerate the
learning curve and break-even point through the VIP Discovery Service."

OK Labs VIP Discovery Service Benefits

The VIP Discovery Service starts with detailed requirements gathering,
accomplished through an on-site engagement with handset OEM, MNO, or
semiconductor supplier technology and business teams. Together with the
customer, OK Labs evaluates mobile project design, development, testing, and
deployment processes, from both technical and commercial perspectives.
Ultimately, OK Labs VIP Discovery Service includes delivery of actionable
recommendations for implementation of mobile phone virtualization architecture,
integration, training and support.

The VIP Discovery service confers a range of benefits to OEMs and their
ecosystem:

* Aligning mobile phone virtualization with business goals and objectives
* Building and refining mobile design strategies to maximize ROI from mobile
phone virtualization
* Aligning mobile device features with capabilities and requirements of
ecosystem partners and the mobile marketplace

Meeting Market Demand

In a study conducted by OK Labs regarding mobile access to enterprise
applications, something made possible by mobile phone virtualization, it was
found that mobile phone users and corporate IT managers expect that mobile
access to enterprise applications growth will outpace the growth of mobile email
over the next two years. For OEMs, MNOs and semiconductor suppliers that
leverage this opportunity, VIP services enable a quick and efficient path to
meet this demand.

Availability

OK VIP services are available immediately from OK Labs and are delivered by the
company`s professional services team. Contact OK Labs at +1-312-924-1073 or
visit http://www.ok-labs.com for additional information.

Open Kernel Labs

Open Kernel Labs is the global leader in open source virtualization software for
mobile devices, consumer electronics, and embedded systems. Backed by the
largest, independent team of microkernel developers, the OKL4 microvisor is
deployed on more than 300 million mobile phones worldwide. Semiconductor
suppliers, handset OEMs, and mobile network operators depend on OK Labs to
deliver high performance solutions that decrease BOM cost, reduce complexity,
and speed time-to-market.

For information on the OK Community, please visit the Community Portal at
www.ok-labs.com/community/community-portal. Participants can join the
Developer's Mailing List at
http://www.ok-labs.com/community/mailing-list-signup.

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Chris Walker, 801-373-7888
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or
Open Kernel Labs
Marti Konstant, 312-933-0101
marti@ok-labs.com

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