Lucent Technologies and Sierra Wireless Announce Broad Alliance.Business Editors RICHMOND, B.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 3, 2000 Companies Strive to Accelerate Availability of Next-Generation Portable Appliances Through Joint Marketing, Aligned Development Lucent Technologies (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :LU) and 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) today announced a broad-based alliance to accelerate commercialization of third generation (3G) mobile Internet Refers to gaining access to the Internet using a lightweight, handheld device. See Mobile IP, PDA, smartphone and mobile TV. services using Lucent wireless networks and next-generation wireless consumer appliances that incorporate Sierra Wireless products. The companies plan to cooperate in product development and interoperability testing for high-speed, mobile Internet services, and to coordinate offerings to mobile network operators. Lucent's global 3G platform provides a means for wireless operators to introduce broadband Mobile Internet applications and services, and the collaboration is intended to provide Sierra Wireless with additional support so that its products are compatible with the latest 3G features available with Lucent networks. The alliance spans the major global 3G standards, including Universal Mobile Telecommunications Services (UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System) The GSM implementation of the 3G wireless phone system. Part of IMT-2000, UMTS provides service in the 2 GHz band and offers global roaming and personalized features. ), cdma2000 and TDMA/EDGE, a next-generation solution evolved from the Time Division Multiple Access standard. Next-generation Mobile Internet services will evolve from today's basic text experience on mobile phones to enriched applications, such as maps and other graphic communications based on high-speed Internet See broadband. protocols (IP). As a leading provider of 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. hardware and software solutions to consumer electronics and original equipment manufacturers, Sierra Wireless supplies the enabling technology for multiple brands of 3G-capable communications devices, including its own line of AirCard(r) wireless PC modems. By collaborating with Lucent, Sierra Wireless aims to deliver a wide selection of features that take advantage of the latest network capabilities - an important consideration for network operators who depend on compatible user devices for rapid new service launches. "The Lucent alliance helps us develop a better understanding of operator needs, and will expand the reach of our products to new markets in a timely manner, " 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. of Sierra Wireless Inc. "With coordinated development and interoperability testing, the operator will be able to rapidly launch new data services and this will accelerate and grow demand for our products." "Sierra Wireless has extensive relationships with the people and companies who are making the Internet mobile from the user perspective, " said Joseph Daly, Managing Director-Strategic Alliances, for Lucent's wireless networks business. "They have a wide reach into the appliance and device manufacturer community, and Lucent, as well as our operator customers, regard them as critical contributors in the collaboration needed to deliver the benefits of 3G services to the consumer." About Lucent Technologies Lucent Technologies, headquartered in Murray Hill, N.J., USA, designs and delivers the systems, software, silicon and services for next-generation communications networks for service providers and enterprises. Backed by the research and development of Bell Labs, Lucent focuses on high-growth areas such as broadband and mobile Internet infrastructure; communications software; communications semiconductors and optoelectronics; Web-based enterprise solutions that link private and public networks; and professional network design and consulting services. For more information on Lucent Technologies, visit its Web site at http://www.lucent.com. About Sierra Wireless Sierra Wireless, Inc. is a leading provider of wireless data communications hardware and software products. Sierra Wireless delivers wireless PC Cards for portable computers, rugged vehicle-mounted wireless modems and 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. 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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