REDWOOD CITY, Calif. -- Openwave Systems Inc. (Nasdaq:OPWV), the worldwide leader of open IP-based communication infrastructuresoftware and applications, today announced the creation of two strategicleadership positions; the posts of Chief Operating Officer (COO) and ChiefTechnology Officer (CTO). Kevin Kennedy, former senior vice president ofCisco Systems Service Provider Line of Business and Software TechnologiesDivision, joins Openwave today as COO and John MacFarlane, Openwave’sexecutive vice president will now lead the office of CTO."These newly created leadership positions are instrumental in augmenting ourteam and positioning Openwave for the next level,” said Don Listwin,president and CEO of Openwave. “Kevin’s balance of strategy and operationsexcellence is unmatched in the market. His insight, integrity, intelligenceand drive make him an excellent leader. John MacFarlane is uniquelyqualified for the strategic role of CTO. His track record of identifying andcapitalizing on new technology opportunities is outstanding."Openwave Systems Inc.