Adups

Adups is a provider of firmware-over-the-air (FOTA) updates and device management software. Its platform lets manufacturers and mobile operators update connected devices after they have shipped.

The company says it was founded by people with backgrounds at HP, Sina and Longcheer, and that it works across the main operating systems and chipsets.

What Adups offers

• FOTA updates — pushing firmware upgrades to devices remotely.
• IoT device management — a cloud platform for managing connected products.
• Tailored upgrade systems — designs for specific devices, up to very large device fleets.
• Wider device coverage — phones, wearables, in-car computers, smart home devices and VR headsets.

Who it works with

Mobile operators, semiconductor vendors and device makers.

Key facts

• Founded: 2012
• Offices: includes an Indian office, set up to serve overseas markets
• Partnerships: its history lists agreements with a chip maker, BYD and DeePoon VR