Casio and Sierra Wireless Team to Deliver Wireless Connectivity for PDA Users.Business Editors DOVER, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 25, 2001 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.) Wireless Solution Includes Sierra Wireless AirCard Wireless Modems A modem and antenna that transmits and receives over the air. Wireless modems support several technologies, including 802.11, Bluetooth, CDPD, DataTAC, Mobitex and Ricochet. There are wireless modems for laptops, handhelds and cellphones. to Power Casio's New CASSIOPEIA Pocket Manager BE-300 and Pocket PC E-200 Casio and Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ:SWIR)(TSE:SW.), announced today that they are working together to deliver numerous wireless solutions to the mobile user. The agreement involves the development of Sierra Wireless AirCard wireless modems to support the new CASSIOPEIA BE-300 and the recently introduced E-200 Pocket PC 2002 model. Sierra Wireless will also continue to work closely with Casio to ensure that the wireless technologies are integrated with other Casio Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs). The agreement names Sierra Wireless as the exclusive provider of CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access) A method for transmitting simultaneous signals over a shared portion of the spectrum. The foremost application of CDMA is the digital cellular phone technology from QUALCOMM that operates in the 800 MHz band and 1.9 GHz PCS band. and 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. PC Card wireless modem products for Casio 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. . The collaboration provides an important benefit to PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) A handheld computer for managing contacts, appointments and tasks. It typically includes a name and address database, calendar, to-do list and note taker, which are the functions in a personal information manager (see PIM). users who demand increased efficiency and effectiveness while away from the office. The CASSIOPEIA Pocket Manager BE-300 and the Pocket PC E-200 are both examples of Casio's emphasis on expandability and wireless connectivity. The Sierra Wireless AirCard modems will enable business users to securely access critical corporate information through wireless connectivity to a host of applications including e-mail and corporate networks. Wireless ISP (1) See in-system programmable. (2) (Internet Service Provider) An organization that provides access to the Internet. Connection to the user is provided via dial-up, ISDN, cable, DSL and T1/T3 lines. services required and sold separately. The result will be a complete wireless solution for the corporate mobile worker. "Our wide portfolio of expandable PDAs will give users the flexibility to have information in a tight, integrated package," said Gary Schultz, director of marketing for Casio's Mobile Information Products Division. "We are excited to work with an innovative partner, like Sierra Wireless, to deliver wireless data connectivity to growing number of PDA users who want the flexibility and freedom to access information on the go." "We are delighted to work with Casio on various wireless data programs and to be their exclusive supplier of next generation wireless products," said Jason Cohenour, Senior Vice President, Distribution, for Sierra Wireless. "As the trend for wireless connectivity continues to grow we are well positioned to meet the demands of a growing PDA market that requires reliable, efficient and innovative wireless data solutions." Both Sierra Wireless and Casio are members of the WirelessReady(TM) Alliance, a program founded by Sierra Wireless that unites wireless industry-leading members in the development of complete and compelling wireless data solutions. Forward-Looking Statements forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. 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 Casio, Inc. Casio, Inc., Dover, N.J., is the U.S. subsidiary of Casio Computer Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan. Casio, Inc markets calculators, business organizers, handheld personal computers, keyboards, digital cameras, portable color TVs, timepieces (Wrist Technology), cash registers and other consumer electronic products. Casio, the unexpected extra - for more information visit our web site at www.casio.com. [pilcrow (paragraph sign)] Casio is a registered trademark of Casio Computer Co., Ltd. CASSIOPEIA is a trademark of Casio Computer Co., Ltd. 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 http://www.sierrawireless.com. |
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