InnoPath views MDM success as consisting of three pillars – the server, the client, and operational support to both handset vendors and wireless operators. IP2, the InnoPath Port to Production Program, addresses this third pillar. Wireless operators have the following requirements:

• Accelerate the time to market through rapid and efficient launch of new devices
• Predictably manage the cost of launching new devices
• Maximize the uptake of new high ARPU services

At the same time, they, and their handset partners, face challenges:

• The pace of innovation and complexity of new devices as demanded by the market
• Evolving OMA-DM standards that are open to interpretation by handset vendors
• Proper handset vendor interpretation of operator device requirements

To meet the requirements of wireless operators, handset manufacturers, and mobile OS platform providers, InnoPath offers a rich set of device testing, standards verification, requirements certification, and database programs. Combined, they guarantee successful MDM deployments across CDMA, GSM, and now WiMAX, reducing time-to-market and cost. The programs are based on over five years of experience, a unique end-to-end client server perspective and expertise earned through successful support of tier 1 operators and OEMs.

Port to Production, InnoPath’s device testing program, offers support throughout the process of OMA-DM client porting, OMA-DM compliance testing, and ensuring successful interoperability with an operator’s specific device and network specifications leading to successful operator technical acceptance.

Three services are offered depending upon the requirement of the OEM:

	Silver
	• A-la-carte approach to lab and server access & engineering services • Includes IOT testing, Server Simulator and access to public iMDM server

	Gold
	• Full porting services, IOT, and verification testing • Server Simulators and public ActiveCare servers are available to the OEM to verify basic OMA-DM compliance as well as access to ActiveCare server to verify operator compliance • Support continues until delivery of the handset to the operator's lab for technical acceptance testing

	Platinum
	• InnoPath, working with both the operator and the OEM, guarantees that each and every OMA-DM capable device entering the network works end-to-end against our server • This port-to-production program tier removes all risk from the operator's MDM deployment with regards to time-to-market and costs and applies to devices with both InnoPath and third party OMA-DM clients up until the time they enter the operator's labs • Includes full porting services, verification and IOT testing against ActiveCare operator-specific server configurations

The diagram below outlines the tiers of testing, the test environment, and differences between InnoPath and 3rd party clients.

• The first stage is OMA-DM standards compliance, applicable to non-InnoPath clients. This testing will take place against InnoPath’s Server Simulator. InnoPath clients bypass this stage since they are tested end-to-end against the server as part of development.
• The next stage is end-to-end network compliance, also applicable to non-InnoPath clients. This testing relies on publically available InnoPath ActiveCare Servers. InnoPath clients bypass this stage since they are tested end-to-end against the server as part of development.
• The final testing step is operator-specific compliance, applicable to both InnoPath and non-InnoPath clients. This testing takes place against an InnoPath ActiveCare Server with an operator specific configuration. Upon passing this step, the client, both InnoPath and 3 rd party, is ready for final operator acceptance leading to device launch. However, InnoPath’s support does not end here. We actively work with both the handset vendor and the operator to ensure successful device launch and integration into ActiveCare. This includes access to the DCMP, described below.

InnoPath’s testing program is paired with powerful tools that facilitate successful MDM deployment.

Server Simulator: Based on InnoPath’s ActiveCare server technology, the simulator permits the operator or device manufacturer to quickly verify OMA-DM compliance via both positive and negative test cases. It incorporates a rich scripting language adding to its flexibility. The simulator may be deployed as part of any of the tiers described above.

DCMP: InnoPath’s Device Capability Management Program is a comprehensive offering that includes in-house testing of new handsets as well as a Device Capabilities Repository integrated with the ActiveCare Server platform.  The InnoPath DCMP is unique, focusing on both OMA-CP and OMA-DM devices, critical in matching device capabilities to the MDM platform.  Database updates are pushed out to wireless operators on a periodic basis.  The DCMP may be deployed by wireless operators, but may also be used in support of end-to-end testing to ensure that the proper set of OMA-DM functions are actually verified.

Test Plans and Compliance Matrices: With real-world experience, InnoPath’s operations team has developed a comprehensive set of test plans that detail every aspect of OMA-DM compliance. The company also maintains a set of matrices outlining compliance with operator-specific device specifications. These are critical in minimizing time-to-market for new OMA-DM capable devices. The company updates these matrices in line with published updates by the operators.