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  ESRI AWARDS OPENWAVE WITH SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT IN GIS AWARD
  

  REDLANDS, Calif. - July 26 -- Openwave Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: OPWV), chosen from more than 100,000 organizations, was honored on July 25 for its innovative use of geographic information system (GIS) technology. ESRI, the world leader in GIS software, recognizes organizations that provide substantial benefits to society through their use of GIS technology. The Special Achievement in GIS (SAG) award ceremony took place at the Twenty-second Annual ESRI International User Conference in San Diego, California, among thousands of GIS professionals.

The SAG award symbolizes outstanding achievement in applying GIS in new and innovative ways. The award was presented to Openwave for Friend Finder, a cutting-edge location-based services application that allows mobile users to find friends and colleagues over the Web and WAP devices. Once found, users can communicate with each other over SMS. Openwave recently closed the acquisition of SignalSoft Corporation, the developer of the Wireless Location Services® software suite, which includes Friend Finder.

“I am thrilled to see our users apply GIS software to truly make a difference in our world. Each of the organizations being honored today has helped expand the use of GIS technology and improve our quality of life,” says Jack Dangermond, ESRI president.

ESRI is proud to honor the Special Achievement in GIS award winners and recognize their contributions to the world through GIS technology. Each of these distinguished organizations deserves recognition for the dedication and diligence required to have such a beneficial impact on society.

Other organizations honored at the 2002 User Conference include Verizon Wireless, the New York City Office of Emergency Management, the Lithuanian State Department of Tourism, Skyguide Swiss Air Navigation Services, City of Vienna, the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources and Conservation Service, Jefferson County Public School District, and the Los Alamos National Laboratory.


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Openwave Systems Inc. (Nasdaq: OPWV) is the worldwide leader of open IP-based communication infrastructure software and applications. Openwave is a global company headquartered in Redwood City, California. For more information, please visit www.openwave.com.

About ESRI
 
For more than 30 years, ESRI has been the leading developer of GIS software with more than 300,000 clients worldwide. ESRI also provides consulting, implementation, and technical support services. In addition to its headquarters in California, ESRI has regional offices throughout the United States, international distributors in more than 90 countries, and more than 1,400 business partners. ESRI’s goal is to provide users with comprehensive tools to help them quickly and efficiently manage and use geographic information to make a real difference in the world around them. ESRI can be found on the Web at www.esri.com.

ESRI, the ESRI globe logo, GIS by ESRI, www.esri.com, and @esri.com are trademarks, registered trademarks, or service marks of ESRI in the United States, the European Community, or certain other jurisdictions. Other companies and products mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective trademark owners.


 
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