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Smith Micro Unveils Mobile Broadband Interface Model Software at Mobile World Congress 2013
ALISO VIEJO, CA, Feb 25, 2013 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --
Smith Micro Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMSI) announced today the
availability of its new QuickLink(R) MBIM Middleware for chipset
vendors and device manufacturers. The Mobile Broadband Interface
Model (MBIM) standard for broadband connectivity, developed by the
USB Implementers Forum with contributions from Smith Micro, was first
commercialized on broadband devices supporting Windows 8. QuickLink
MBIM Middleware extends MBIM functionality to Windows 7 and other
operating systems. This provides backward compatibility between new
USB and embedded modems with prior versions of Windows and reduces
support burden from legacy operating systems in the market.
"The new MBIM standard is a step forward for mobile broadband
connectivity, but many device makers and operators are concerned
about new broadband devices supporting operating systems other than
Windows 8," said Dave Sperling, CTO of Smith Micro Software. "Having
dealt with multi-platform support for decades, we saw the opportunity
to extend the MBIM interface to more platforms in a way that would
benefit many players in the ecosystem. For example, the use of
QuickLink by mobile chip vendors will help OEMs and wireless
operators launch mobile broadband devices faster and deliver a true
plug-and-play experience to subscribers."
Smith Micro's QuickLink MBIM Middleware brings the following benefits
to the market:
-- Eliminates the need by OEMs to develop costly operating system and
device-specific drivers
-- Simplifies development of advanced M2M solutions and services by
standardizing the broadband modem interface
-- Streamlines the certification of new mobile broadband devices in
operator test labs
-- Reduces support costs by eliminating driver conflicts on legacy
devices
-- Improves the "out of box" user experience by enabling plug-and-play
for USB modems
Smith Micro's QuickLink MBIM Middleware provides support for:
-- Windows 7, Vista and XP
-- Mac OSX
-- Linux
-- USB-IF MBIM 1.0 specification
-- Extensibility through MBIM's Device Service Stream model
This new technology is part of Smith Micro's QuickLink family of
solutions that help make broadband connectivity easier, more reliable
and more secure. For more information visit:
-- Solutions for Device and PC Manufacturers
About Smith Micro Software, Inc.:
Smith Micro Software provides
solutions that simplify, secure and enhance the mobile experience.
Our portfolio includes a wide range of applications that manage
broadband connectivity, data traffic, devices, voice and video
communications over wireless networks. With 30 years of experience
developing world-class client and server software, Smith Micro helps
the leading mobile network operators, device manufacturers and
enterprises increase efficiency and capitalize on the growth of
mobile-connected consumers and workforces. For more information,
visit smithmicro.com.
Safe Harbor Statement:
This release contains forward-looking
statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including without
limitation forward-looking statements relating to the company's
quarterly revenues guidance, its financial prospects and other
projections of its performance, the company's ability to increase its
business and the anticipated timing and financial performance of its
new products and services and potential acquisitions. Among the
important factors that could cause actual results to differ
materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking
statements are changes in demand for the company's products from its
customers and their end-users, new and changing technologies and
mobile communications products, customer acceptance and timing of
deployment of those technologies and products, new and continuing
adverse economic conditions, and the company's ability to compete
effectively with other software providers. These and other factors
discussed in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, including its filings on Forms 10-K and 10-Q, could cause
actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied
in any forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements
contained in this release are made on the basis of the views and
assumptions of management regarding future events and business
performance as of the date of this release, and the company does not
undertake any obligation to update these statements to reflect events
or circumstances occurring after the date of this release.
Smith Micro, QuickLink, and the Smith Micro logo are registered
trademarks or trademarks of Smith Micro Software, Inc. All other
trademarks and product names are the property of their respective
companies.
PRESS INQUIRIES:
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Smith Micro Software, Inc.
+1 (949) 362-5800
Email Contact
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LEWIS PR for Smith Micro
+1 (619) 677-2700
Email Contact
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