"Red Bend Software... has announced that Intel Corporation has licensed its vDirect Mobile device management client for use in the Intel embedded WiMAX chipset based on Intel Centrino 2 Processor Technology. The first Red Bend-enabled Intel chipsets began shipping in fall 2008 with the 'back-to-school' release of Intel-based notebook PCs, which will reach consumers in the US and Japan from operators Clearwire and UQ, respectively.
Separately, Red Bend has revealed that its MSM solution will be deployed this year in Android smartphones sold to mobile consumers in China and international markets. Software platform provider Borqs International Holding has adopted Red Bend’s vCurrent Mobile firmware over-the-air updating software and vDirect Mobile device management software for its Open Mobile System (OMS) platform based on Google Android. Borqs is on track to launch multiple Android-based handsets with its OEM partners for China and other markets in the first half of 2009."
