Long story made short, Openwave competed (competes) with a company called Comverse Technology (CMVT).
CMVT was a very aggressive company, with sales execution arguably better than its products. OPWV and CMVT hated each other. Arguably OPWV had superior products, and there was a lot of trash talking between the two companies. Each company hit hard times, but for different reasons.
CMVT hit hard times due to outright fraud. The company's management allegedly did some pretty unethical things to enrich themselves. The CEO, Kobi Alexander, fled the US to Namibia with his millions. Conveniently for Mr. Alexander, Namibia does not have an extradition treaty with the US.
An article in today's Journal tells of the life he is currently living. Apparently, he is living well, throwing lavish Bar Mitzvahs and generally thumbing his nose at the DoJ, who are having a hard time trying to extradite him.
In the business world, there are good guys and bad guys. He's one of the worst.
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