Open Mobile Terminal Platform

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The Open Mobile Terminal Platform (OMTP) is a forum created by mobile network operators to discuss standards with manufacturers of cell phones and other mobile devices. Although dominated by network operators, the OMTP includes manufacturers such as Nokia, Samsung, Motorola, Sony Ericsson and LG.[1]

According to the OMTP, the ultimate aim of the organization is to "improve the end-to-end seamless user experience of Mobile Services [and] to grow the Data Business." [2]

Originally set up by leading mobile operators, OMTP’s focus is on gathering and driving mobile terminal requirements, and publishing their findings in their Recommendations. OMTP is technology neutral, with its recommendations intended for deployment across the range of technology platforms, operating systems (OS) and middleware layers.

There are currently 9 full members: AT&T Cingular, Hutchison 3G, Orange, SK Telecom, Telecom Italia, Telefónica, Telenor, T-Mobile and Vodafone. OMTP also has the support of four sponsors: Ericsson, Nokia, Nuance and SanDisk. In total, OMTP has around 40 participants from all parts of the industry; including Application software, hardware and the OS space.

OMTP recommendations seek to help standardise mobile operator terminal requirements, and it also works closely with standards bodies to help defragment and deoptionalise their recommendations.

OMTP is perhaps best known for its work in the field of mobile security, but its work encompasses the full range of mobile device capabilities. OMTP published recommendations in 2007 and early 2008 on areas such as Positioning Enablers, Advanced Device Management, IMS and Mobile VoIP. Most recently, the Advanced Trusted Environment: OMTP TR1[3] and its supporting document, 'Security Threats on Embedded Consumer Devices'[4] were released, with the endorsement of the UK Home Secretary, Jacqui Smith [5].

The organisation is currently working on areas such as Incident Handling, Local Wireless Connectivity and IMS, as well as continuing to evolve the mobile security agenda. OMTP has also made significant progress in getting support for the use of micro-USB as a standard connector for data and power [6]. A full list of their recommendations can be found at http://www.omtp.org/publications.html

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  1. ^ "Pros seem to outdo cons in new phone charger standard", news.com, September 20, 2007. Retrieved on 2007-11-26. 
  2. ^ OMTP Frequently Asked Questions at omtp.org
  3. ^ OMTP Advanced Trusted Environment: OMTP TR1 at omtp.org
  4. ^ OMTP Security Threats on Embedded Consumer Devices at omtp.org
  5. ^ "Crime fighters welcome mobile security requirements", telecoms.com, May 22, 2008. Retrieved on 2008-05-22. 
  6. ^ OMTP Local Connectivity at omtp.org

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