"InnoPath Software, the leader in over the air customer care, today announced that its over-the-air update software is being deployed on KDDI’s first Android device, the IS01 from Sharp...
Beyond bug fixes, Android marks a paradigm shift, where new features and functionality are delivered with OTA updates. While there is little debate about the desirability of these updates, there is considerable concern with regards to who actually delivers the updates, with various models having the platform provider, the device maker or the service provider doing updates. While there are advantages and disadvantages to each approach, many service providers want to take control of their own destinies by performing their own updates, thus being in a position to control timing, pacing and exact nature of updates delivered to subscribers, particularly in markets with operator specific or subsidized handsets. InnoPath facilitates this with best-in-class capabilities including package and bandwidth optimization, handset platform pre-integration, and an intuitive user experience."
