OPENWAVE HOSTS SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT FORUM WIRELESS SIG

Forum Provides a Unique Opportunity for Developers to Network With Top Wireless Industry Experts

Openwave Systems Inc. (Nasdaq: OPWV), the worldwide leader of open IP-based communication infrastructure software and applications, will host this month’s Software Development Forum (SDForum) Wireless Media Special Interest Group (SIG) on Thursday, February 7, 2002, in Redwood City. The goal of the Wireless Media SIG is to provide a collaborative environment for the wireless industry, consisting of hardware manufacturers, software developers and telecommunication carriers. The SDForum serves as an unbiased resource for research and education, facilitating interaction among developers, vendors and end users.


“The SDForum is an international conduit for developers to not only meet with industry experts, but also gain exposure to timely business and technical trends emerging in today’s progressing wireless industry,” said Joe Jasin, founder and chairman of Wireless Media SIG. “The SDForum offers a unique environment that brings together software professionals, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, industry innovators and seasoned experts participating with major technology companies to collaborate, making it the premiere Silicon Valley organization for the wireless industry since 1998.”

The featured speaker for this month’s Forum is Ron Mandel, manager of the global developer services program at Openwave, who will be discussing developer platforms and relations around the world, WAP 2.0 and various notification technologies. Mandel will offer attendees valuable insight on how content providers work with carriers in Korea, Japan and Europe. Mandel will provide an in-depth perspective on Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) and notification technologies.

”As a leader in the developer community, we are thrilled to be hosting and supporting the Wireless Media SIG meeting this week,” said Kathy Simpson, director of developer marketing for Openwave. “It is critical for developers to be armed with the most up-to-date business and technology knowledge tools and have access to industry experts in order to maintain the competitive edge needed in today’s challenging market.”

For those attending the meeting on February 7, Openwave will be making available its "Mastering WAP/WML" computer-based training CD, which teaches content developers how to create powerful Internet-based applications and services for WAP-enabled wireless phones. Through these applications and services, content providers can reach the growing worldwide community of wireless Internet subscribers.

The SIG meeting will take place at Openwave’s Redwood City Headquarters and starts at 6:00 PM with registration and refreshments. Admission is free to all SDForum members and students with ID. It is $15 for all non-members. Please visit the SDForum Web site for more information.

In addition to tools, Openwave fosters a thriving global developer community through a variety of programs. For more information, please visit Openwave's Developer Web site at developer.openwave.com. For additional information on monthly Software Developers Forums, please visit the SDForum Web site at www.sdforum.org, or contact Joe Jasin directly at joe@wirelessblueprint.com.

About Openwave

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.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements

This release contains forward-looking statements relating to expectations, plans or prospects for Openwave Systems Inc. that are based upon the current expectations and beliefs of Openwave's management and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. In particular, the following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements: (a) risks associated with the development and licensing of software generally, including potential delays in software development and technical difficulties that may be encountered in the development or use of the Company's software; (b) competition and technological changes and developments; and (c) risks associated with the success of the GSM Association's M-Services Initiative; and (d) general risks of the Internet and wireless and wireline telecommunications sectors.

For a detailed discussion of these and other cautionary statements, please refer to the risk factors discussed in filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including but not limited to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2001 and the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2001. All documents also are available through the SEC's Electronic Data Gathering Analysis and Retrieval system (EDGAR) at www.sec.gov or from Openwave's Web site at www.openwave.com. The Company assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements included in this document.


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