[0] Sierra Wireless Announces AirCard 700 Series; World Wide Wireless for the World Wide Web.Business Editors NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 21, 2001 Internet World Wireless 2001, Booth # 1363- Sierra Wireless Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR, TSX: SW) is a wireless communications equipment designer and manufacturer, founded in 1993 and currently headquartered in Richmond, BC, Canada. Sierra's products are sold through indirect channels, such as wireless operators (e.g. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :SWIR SWIR Short Wavelength Infrared SWIR Software Inspection Report ) (TSE See Tokyo Stock Exchange. TSE 1. See Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE). 2. See Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE). :SW.), a leading manufacturer of wireless data modems, today announced the Sierra Wireless AirCard(R) 700 series, the first Wireless PC Cards capable of tri-band operation in GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) The first high-speed digital data service provided by cellular carriers that used the GSM technology. GPRS added a packet-switched channel to GSM, which uses dedicated, circuit-switched channels for voice conversations. packet mode or for GSM dial-up access hot Dial-up access is a form of Internet access via telephone line. The client uses a modem connected to a computer and a telephone line to dial into an Internet service provider's (ISP) node to establish a modem-to-modem link, which is then routed to the Internet. . For the first time, the Sierra Wireless AirCard 700 series will provide "World Wide Wireless(TM) for the World Wide Web", compatible with networks in North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. , Europe, and Asia. GSM/GPRS subscribers working from anywhere in the world will have reliable, high-speed access to mail, data, corporate applications and the Internet, ensuring that they get the information they need while working away from the office. "We are very pleased to announce this new Sierra Wireless AirCard series designed specifically for GSM/GPRS networks," said Glen Brownlee, Chief Operating Officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. , Sierra Wireless. "The Sierra Wireless AirCard 700 series will be an exciting addition to our lineup of award-winning AirCard products and will offer North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. GPRS subscribers complete, compelling high-speed wireless data access from anywhere in the world. There has been significant interest in this new product, and we look forward to working with wireless network operators as we expand our delivery of wireless solutions to new markets." Sierra Wireless is establishing regional teams based at offices in London, England and in Hong Kong Hong Kong (hŏng kŏng), Mandarin Xianggang, special administrative region of China, formerly a British crown colony (2005 est. pop. 6,899,000), land area 422 sq mi (1,092 sq km), adjacent to Guangdong prov. , China to provide sales and support to our partners and customers. One of the first customers for the Sierra Wireless AirCard 700 series will be AT&T Wireless, as part of a recently updated agreement with Sierra Wireless to supply GPRS products. "AT&T Wireless is pleased to extend our relationship with Sierra Wireless to ensure the supply of a broad range of wireless data devices for our newly-announced GPRS network" Amer Husaini, director, product development and subscriber equipment at AT&T Wireless Services said recently. "Our relationship with Sierra Wireless has yielded much success to date and we expect that to continue in the next phase of our data network deployment." Initial shipments of the Sierra Wireless AirCard 700 series are expected to commence later this year. The Sierra Wireless AirCard 700 series will be used with laptops and handheld computers, allowing users to connect to corporate networks or the Internet wirelessly and without the need for a cellular phone. In GPRS packet mode, the Sierra Wireless AirCard 700 can be "always on", allowing the user to stay connected to his email as if he were in the office, with no need to invoke a dial-up session. GPRS networks work at speeds up to 115 Kbps, depending on the grade of service offered by each GSM operator. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements relate to, among other things, plans and timing for the introduction or enhancement of our services and products, statements about future market conditions, supply and demand conditions, and other expectations, intentions and plans contained in this press release that are not historical fact. Our expectations regarding future revenues depend upon our ability to manufacture and supply products which we do not produce today and that meet defined specifications. When used in this press release, the words "plan," "expect," "believe," and similar expressions generally identify forward-looking statements. These statements reflect our current expectations. They are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, changes in technology and changes in the wireless data communications data communications, application of telecommunications technology to the problem of transmitting data, especially to, from, or between computers. In popular usage, it is said that data communications make it possible for one computer to "talk" with another. market. In light of the many risks and uncertainties surrounding the wireless data communications market, you should understand that we cannot assure you that the forward-looking statements contained in this press release will be realized. About Sierra Wireless Sierra Wireless, Inc. is a leading provider of wireless data communications products. Sierra Wireless delivers wireless PC Cards for portable computers, wireless adapters for PDA's, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and modules for embedded applications and rugged vehicle-mounted wireless systems. Sierra Wireless is the founding member of the WirelessReady(TM) Alliance, an alliance of industry-leading hardware, software and service companies committed to the delivery of complete and compelling wireless data solutions. For more information on Sierra Wireless, visit its Web site at www.sierrawireless.com. |
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