Itronix Corporation Offers Breakthrough CDPD Solution for Public Safety Market.MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 9, 1999-- -- Itronix Notebook and Handheld Platforms Maximize Wireless Coverage with Industry's First Fully Integrated CDPD (Cellular Digital Packet Data) A low-speed, digital, wireless data network that is an enhancement to an existing analog cellular network. Based on IBM's CelluPlan II, CDPD provides a packet overlay onto the AMPS network and moves data at 19. Solution -- Itronix Corporation, a world leader in the design and manufacture of ruggedized, wireless mobile computing Using a computing device while in transit. Mobile computing implies wireless transmission, but wireless transmission does not necessarily imply mobile computing. Fixed wireless applications use satellites, radio systems and lasers to transmit between permanent objects such as buildings solutions for field automation, today announced that the industry's first fully integrated Cellular Digital Packet Data (communications, protocol) Cellular Digital Packet Data - (CDPD) A wireless standard providing two-way, 19.2 kbps packet data transmission over exisiting cellular telephone channels. (CDPD) solution will be offered with their mission-critical, auto-switching radio frequency (RF) technology for vehicle-based communications. Both the Itronix X-C 6250 Pro(TM) and T5200(TM) mobile workstations will feature Sierra Wireless's SB300(TM) CDPD modems, and support the new AirBooster(TM) 350, an intelligent RF amplifier that works closely with the integrated CDPD modems to maximize wireless coverage for public safety officials. "Itronix is devoted to providing mission-critical wireless applications for its customers, and today's announcement underscores our commitment to the public safety industry -- a critical market for Itronix," said Matt Gerber, vice president of marketing for Itronix. "These new flexible CDPD solutions for our X-C 6250 Pro and T5200 will enable public safety workers to maximize their wireless coverage and drastically increase their portable 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. , allowing them to respond to crises in real time and under any condition." Public safety officials are constantly in need of fast and effective communication tools and the integrated modems will afford them with an unsurpassed level of wireless coverage and transmission performance. They can now extend their wireless coverage by several miles by automatically switching between an integrated antenna and a vehicle-based antenna, as they remove or insert their mobile workstation into Itronix' field-proven vehicle cradle. The auto-switching antenna option will dramatically increase radio coverage performance and avoid coverage losses that result from transmitting data from inside a vehicle. Utilizing the 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. AirBooster 350, the X-C 6250 Pro and T5200 effectively amplify their transmit power from a portable .6 watt to a mobile 3 watt output, providing greater and more consistent wireless coverage. The combination of Itronix' proven auto-switching antenna technology and the AirBooster 350 deliver an unparalleled solution, increasing radio transmit power by more than five times the current offerings. Mobile workers can instantly switch from the integrated CDPD antenna to a vehicle antenna, enhancing productivity and eliminating any possibility of failure caused by manual software or antenna adjustments. "The SB300 modem, coupled with the new AirBooster 350, gives Itronix a cutting-edge in their industry-specific markets," said Andrew Harries, VP of Marketing for Sierra Wireless. "A major part of our mission to be the world leader in 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. is providing compact, integrated, high-performance solutions for our 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 partners. Our technology enables companies such as Itronix to provide their customers, including law enforcement agencies A law enforcement agency (LEA) is a term used to describe any agency which enforces the law. This may be a local or state police, federal agencies such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) or the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). , with innovative wireless solutions to meet their mission-critical needs." The integrated CDPD modem based upon the energy efficient SB300 series features a standard serial interface, low current drain, broad temperature and vibration specifications and a PCCA-compliant host interface, allowing them deliver superior wireless performance and operate under harsh environmental conditions. Both the X-C 6250 Pro and T5200 operate in the most adverse environmental conditions, including temperatures ranging from - 4(Degree) F to 140(Degree) F (-20(Degree) C to 60(Degree) C). These mobile workstations are tested to MIL Spec MIL SPEC Military Specification 810E for shock, drop, dust, vibration, heat, cold, condensing con·dense v. con·densed, con·dens·ing, con·dens·es v.tr. 1. To reduce the volume or compass of. 2. To make more concise; abridge or shorten. 3. Physics a. humidity and rain. Each unit must endure a drop test of 54 repeated drops of 1 meter, while the unit is on with the display open, to pass inspection. Colorvue(TM) and transflective monochrome displays are available for maximum viewability in bright sunlight, and Nitevue(TM) keyboards are standard for use in low light conditions. About Itronix Itronix is the world leader in providing mission-critical wireless field automation technology to mobile workforces. Since its inception, Itronix has deployed rugged, wireless field computers designed to deliver results in many applications, including product service, power utilities, insurance estimating and telecommunications. The company is a subsidiary of Dynatech, a world-class global communications equipment provider focused on leading-edge communications technology Noun 1. communications technology - the activity of designing and constructing and maintaining communication systems engineering, technology - the practical application of science to commerce or industry solutions. Itronix is headquartered in Spokane, Wash., with a manufacturing plant in Liberty Lake, Wash., and sales offices located throughout the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. . International markets are served through a network of distributors. Additional information about Itronix Corporation and its complete line of products and services can be found on Itronix' Web site at http://www.itronix.com. About Sierra Wireless Sierra Wireless is a leading wireless data communication systems company. The leader in cellular packet data subscriber products, Sierra Wireless delivers a broad range of products including PC Cards for portable computers, rugged vehicle-mounted modems, the AirPac end-to-end transaction-based solutions, OEM modules for embedded applications, telemetry telemetry Highly automated communications process by which data are collected from instruments located at remote or inaccessible points and transmitted to receiving equipment for measurement, monitoring, display, and recording. modems, and software tools and utilities. For more information about Sierra Wireless call Sales at 604/231-1100 or visit www.sierrawireless.com. The company's common shares are listed on The Toronto Stock Exchange Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE) Canada's largest stock exchange, trading approximately 1,200 company stocks and 33 options. and trade under the symbol "SW." |
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