Smith Micro Recognized by Aragon Research in Emerging Enterprise Mobile Management Software Market

ALISO VIEJO, Calif. --(Business Wire)--

Smith Micro Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMSI), a leading provider of wireless and mobility management solutions, has been recognized as a Specialist in the 2013 Aragon Research Globe for Enterprise Mobile Management (EMM) Software. EMM is focused on managing the increasing array of mobile devices, wireless networks and related services to enable the broad use of mobile computing in a business context. Smith Micro (News - Alert) was recognized for its standards-based approach to EMM and scalable platform, which combines device connectivity, user management and network optimization.

"EMM is an emerging, holistic approach to managing mobile devices that incorporates and transcends mobile device management (MDM), mobile app management and other software for managing mobile assets," said Mike Anderson, President and Co-founder, Aragon Research Inc. "One thing vendors must do is to recognize the expansion into EMM, and shift their focus from MDM price to overall mobile management to align with the requirements on enterprise short lists. The companies we discuss in our Aragon Research Globe are forward thinkers when it comes to helping the ecosystem with the new best practices approach found in today's complex enterprise environments."

Smith Micro's EMM solution leverages the company's strong heritage supporting mobile carriers and device manufacturers with an Open Mobile (News - Alert) Alliance (OMA) standards-based device management platform, which is now available to large enterprises in need of a scalable solution. The company's EMM platform includes a client-server-portal application that enables companies, especially those with BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) policies, to empower their mobile workforces from one central console. Utilizing carrier- and device-agnostic controls, Smith Micro allows IT organizations to manage mobile workers, devices, applications and network connections. The platform enables seamless, secure connectivity between devices and wireless networks, prioritizes access points, and enforces policies to optimize network utilization. The platform is also highly customizable using APIs that can be integrated into other mobility solutions.

"Mobile device management has received plenty of attention in the past year, as BYOD policies have gained traction within organizations. However, MDM is just one part of a total mobility strategy - connectivity, security and network optimization cannot be overlooked," said Doug Louie, Senior Director Product Marketing at Smith Micro. "Our EMM solution leverages many years of experience serving Tier One wireless operators, which requires a highly-scalable, standards-based design that simplifies mobility and reduces customer support costs. We're honored to be included in the first annual Aragon Research Globe report, and look forward to helping our enterprise customers truly transform their operations through EMM."

To learn more about Smith Micro's EMM solutions:

Read Smith Micro's blog: http://info.smithmicro.com/blog
Download data sheets and case studies of Smith Micro's EMM products: http://www.smithmicro.com/products/enterprise-products.aspx

About Smith Micro Software (News - Alert), Inc.:

Smith Micro Software provides solutions that simplify, secure and enhance the mobile experience. Our product and services portfolio spans Connectivity, Policy Management, Network Control, Communications and Hosting solutions. With 30 years of experience developing world-class client and server software applications, Smith Micro helps the leading mobile network operators, device manufacturers and enterprises increase efficiency and develop high-value relationships with their customers. For more information, visit smithmicro.com.

About Aragon Research, Inc.:

Aragon Research Inc. is a new research and advisory firm that focuses on high impact research and unmatched advice to help you make better technology and strategy decisions. The founders have over 50 years of combined business and technology experience. Aragon Research does not endorse vendors, or their products or services that are referenced in its research publications, and does not advise users to select those vendors that are rated the highest. Aragon Research publications consist of the opinions of Aragon Research and Advisory Services organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Aragon Research provides its research publications and the information contained in them "AS IS," without warranty of any kind.

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