And the Winners of the UMA Innovation Awards 2008 are.....

An independent panel of judges selected the winners of the UMA Innovation Awards, sponsored by UMA Today and Orange/France Telecom. The awards recognize excellence and innovation in UMA-based products and services.

“UMA is a strategic technology for any operator developing a 'home zone' service offer," said Georges Penalver, senior executive vice president of strategic marketing for France Telecom Group. "UMA is the cornerstone technology of Orange's convergence strategy, and the company is proud to sponsor the UMA Innovation Awards."

Here's a complete list of winners:

DEVICES
• Best Dual-Mode Handset (Feature Phone): Sagem – Net & Unik bundle
• Best Dual-Mode Handset (Smart Phone): Research in Motion – Blackberry® Curve™ (8320)
• Best Client Software: Kineto Wireless – UMA Client Software
• Best Test Solution: Azimuth Systems – FMC Performance Test Suite

INFRASTRUCTURE
• Best Infrastructure (UNC Solution): Ericsson – Mobile @ Home
• Best Infrastructure (UNC Component): Kineto Wireless – INC (IP Network Controller)

SERVICE
• Best Home Zone Service: Orange – Unik
• Best Home Zone Service Advertising/Marketing: Orange – Unik

INDUSTRY
• Most Creative Use of UMA: Vitendo – vFone 4.0
• Most Influential Company: Orange/France Telecom

For more information about the UMA Innovation Awards, visit umatoday.com/awards. And bookmark UMAToday.com for the latest news and information about the UMA market.