device management (MDM) solutions, today announced that it has been granted two new strategic patents that broaden its patent portfolio. The first is granted by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The patent, number 7,343,408, includes 41 separate claims for remotely managing and securing mobile device data and software over a wireless network. The second, filed with the European Trademark Office under number EP1493290, includes 17 separate claims that cover the capability to manage, control, and reconfigure wireless devices remotely over a wireless network. The granting of these patents further highlights Mformation’s role as a device management pioneer and its clear technology leadership of the mobile device management industry.

The new patents relate to the remote, over-the-air management, control and security of mobile device data and application software over a wireless network. The specific claims listed in these patents cover a number of critical device management functions, including: security — remotely “locking” a device by disabling access to the applications and data on the device, or “wiping” a device by erasing data on the device; software management — over-the-air download and installation of software applications onto devices; application configuration — remotely changing the configuration of applications on devices; and diagnostics — over-the-air retrieval of device state information.

Mformation’s extensive range of device management solutions is covered by these patents. This includes MFORMATION SERVICE MANAGER™, a comprehensive and advanced mobile device management (MDM) software platform with solutions for device activation and configuration, application and firmware management, remote diagnostics, security management, enterprise management and customer experience monitoring. In addition, Mformation has a number of other strategic patents granted, pending and in development for core mobile and wireless device management technologies.

Mformation has long concentrated on delivering device management solutions that help mobile operators and enterprises around the globe capitalize on the enormous potential of wireless technologies, unlock the tremendous power of mobile networks and accelerate the adoption of mobile devices and services.

“The ability to manage and control wireless devices and data has emerged as one of the largest and most complex problems facing the mobile industry, driving demand for sophisticated mobile device management solutions,” said Dr. Rakesh Kushwaha, Mformation’s CTO and Co-founder. “The award of these patents highlight Mformation’s leadership role in device management, as we continue to pioneer technologies that make it easier for mobile operators, service providers and enterprises to reliably and securely manage and support their users’ wireless devices and the critical data and applications on them.”

About Mformation

Mformation Technologies Inc. is a leading global provider of mobile device management (MDM) technology, offering a complete solution that enables mobile operators to rapidly accelerate their data revenues and reduce support costs. Mformation's award-winning MFORMATION SERVICE MANAGER™ suite is a complete, flexible and integrated mobile device management software solution providing solutions for OMA DM-based provisioning and configuration, FOTA management, application management, diagnostics, security management, enterprise management and customer experience monitoring.

Mformation, headquartered in Edison, New Jersey with offices around the globe, is a privately held company funded by Battery Ventures, Carmel Ventures, Intel Capital, North Bridge Venture Partners, QuestMark Partners, Visa International and Wasatch Advisors Inc.

Information Source:    Business Wire