Itronix Selects the Sierra Wireless EM5625 Embedded Module for its New Gobook III Rugged Wireless Laptop.VANCOUVER, British Columbia British Columbia, province (2001 pop. 3,907,738), 366,255 sq mi (948,600 sq km), including 6,976 sq mi (18,068 sq km) of water surface, W Canada. Geography & SPOKANE, Wash. -- 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. (TSX TSX Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE before April, 2002) TSX Transfer from Stack Pointer to Index TSX True Space Extension :SW)(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 ) EM5625 module will connect Itronix mobile customers to EV-DO (EVolution-Data Only) A 3G high-speed digital data service provided by cellular carriers worldwide that use the CDMA technology, including Verizon and Sprint in the U.S. EV-DO works on EV-DO cellphones as well as laptops and portable devices that have EV-DO modems. networks for fast, reliable access to enterprise and fieldforce management applications Sierra Wireless and Itronix Corporation today announced that Itronix has selected the Sierra Wireless EM5625 embedded module to provide its GoBook(R) series wireless rugged notebooks access to 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. 1xEV-DO networks. The dual-band EM5625 embedded module will enable users to connect to email, the Internet, and information residing on corporate servers, including data-heavy applications like streaming video A one-way video transmission over a data network. It is widely used on the Web as well as company networks to play video clips and video broadcasts. Computers in home networks stream video to digital media hubs connected to a home theater. and large graphics files, using one of the fastest wireless wide area network technologies currently available. Itronix' newest model, the recently introduced GoBook III 1.8 GHz wireless notebook, will feature this module. "Based on our past experience with using earlier Sierra Wireless' embedded modules in our GoBook series laptops, we are confident in our choice to migrate to the next-generation EM5625 embedded module," said Matt Gerber, Senior Vice President, Product Line Management for Itronix. "Sierra Wireless offers the expertise and support we need to integrate the wireless functionality seamlessly into our products, letting us concentrate on getting to market as quickly as possible." "Original equipment manufacturers put a lot of trust in our embedded modules when they integrate them into their own products, and that is something we don't take lightly," said Dan Schieler, Senior Vice President of Sales, Americas and Worldwide 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 for Sierra Wireless. "The Sierra Wireless EM5625 embedded module offers OEMs the opportunity to integrate the newer, faster wireless access technology into their devices with the confidence that they are backed up by the reliability and support that come with Sierra Wireless products. We are pleased to work with Itronix to deliver EV-DO connectivity in the GoBook III notebook computer A laptop computer that weighs in a range from five to seven pounds. The term originated when laptops were routinely more than 10 pounds, and those that became lighter were placed in a special "notebook" category. In practice, notebook computer and laptop computer are synonymous. and the full series of GoBook notebooks." The dual-band Sierra Wireless EM5625 embedded module provides a powerful, reliable, wireless engine that can be easily integrated into a wide variety of mobile devices and offers "always-on" voice, data, and messaging functionality at typical data speeds of 300-500 kbps, with bursts up to 2.4 Mbps. Additional features of the EM5625 module include enhanced power management to optimize battery life, as well as gpsOne(TM) capability, which complies with E911 requirements for emergency location. Sierra Wireless also offers a comprehensive suite of integration services for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), including a Universal Development Kit to simplify the integration process and accelerate time-to-market. The GoBook III, featuring the Intel Pentium M A family of CPUs from Intel that are part of its Centrino brand for mobile computing. Introduced in 2003 at speeds up to 1.6 GHz, it was formerly code named "Banias." Introduced in 2004, the second-generation Pentium M (code named "Dothan") uses the same chip package but is built with 90 1.8 GHz processor, is one of the most powerful rugged wireless laptops available today. Featuring up to four integrated radios, which now will include the Sierra Wireless module, it also is the only wireless rugged laptop to feature fully integrated state-of-the-art GPS. In addition to its processing power, and its advanced integrated wireless options, the product also features a powerful ATI (ATI Technologies Inc., Markham Ontario, http://ati.amd.com) A leading manufacturer of graphics chips and display adapters. Founded in 1985 by K. Y. Ho, Benny Lau and Lee Lau, ATI chips and boards are widely used by OEMs. Radeon Mobility video engine, with 64 MB of dedicated RAM for truly exceptional performance in demanding graphics applications.For more details on the Itronix GoBook III, visit www.itronix.com or www.gobookiii.com. For more information about the Sierra Wireless EM5625 embedded module please visit www.sierrawireless.com/EM5625, or contact the Sierra Wireless Sales Desk by calling 604-232-1488 or e-mailing sales@sierrawireless.com. Note to editors: To view and download images of Sierra Wireless products, please visit www.sierrawireless.com/news/photos.asp. About Itronix Corporation Itronix is a world-class developer of wireless, rugged computing solutions for enabling today's mobile workforces, and distinguishes itself in the market through its superior implementation capabilities and support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services . Itronix has a full range of wireless field computing systems, from handhelds, to laptops to tablet PCs, in addition to providing award-winning iCare Implementation Services that range from project planning project planning - project management and management to first-line help desk support. Itronix serves mobile workers in markets such as commercial and technical field services, communications, utilities and energy, government, and public safety. Itronix is a privately held company privately held company A firm whose shares are held within a relatively small circle of owners and are not traded publicly. with worldwide headquarters located in Spokane, Washington Spokane (pronounced [spoʊ̯ˈkæn]) is a city located in Eastern Washington. The seat of Spokane County, Spokane is the metropolitan center of the Inland Northwest, the second largest city in Washington state, and . The corporation's European headquarters, Itronix Ltd., are in Coventry, U.K. with direct sales and service operations in France and Germany. Additional information is available on Itronix's web site at www.itronix.com and on www.gobook3.com (for the GoBook III product). About Sierra Wireless Sierra Wireless is a leader in delivering highly differentiated wireless solutions that enable our customers to improve their productivity and lifestyle. Sierra Wireless develops and markets the AirCard, the industry-leading wireless PC card line for portable computers; embedded modules for OEM wireless applications; the MP line of rugged vehicle-mounted connectivity solutions; and Voq, a line of mobile phones with easy-to-use, secure software solutions for mobile professionals. For more information about Sierra Wireless please visit www.sierrawireless.com. "AirCard" is a registered trademark of Sierra Wireless. "Voq Professional Phone" is a trademark of Sierra Wireless, Inc. Other product or service names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners. 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 conditions, channel and end customer demand conditions, revenues, gross margins, operating expenses Operating expenses The amount paid for asset maintenance or the cost of doing business, excluding depreciation. Earnings are distributed after operating expenses are deducted. , profits, and other expectations, intentions, and plans contained in this press release that are not historical fact. Our expectations regarding future revenues and earnings depend in part upon our ability to successfully develop, manufacture, and supply products that 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 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. Sierra Wireless, Inc. (TSX:SW) (NASDAQ:SWIR) |
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