SBC Communications Inc-Accenture, Panasonic and Sierra Wireless Win Top Honors at the Moby Awards.Business Editors PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 29, 2001 (Go Mobile Fall Conference 2001) SBC (1) (SBC Communications Inc., San Antonio, TX, www.sbc.com) A large, national telecommunications company that grew from a multitude of local and regional companies, including Southwestern Bell, Pacific Bell and Nevada Bell, into a single, unified brand by 2002. Communications Inc., in conjunction with Accenture, Panasonic Computer Solutions Company 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: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 received top honors at the 2001 Moby Awards. The group was awarded Best Use of Mobile Computing and Wireless Data Communications Technology in the category of Sales Force Automation Automating the sales activities within an organization. A comprehensive SFA package provides such functions as contact management, note and information sharing, quick proposal and presentation generation, product configurators, calendars and to-do lists. . The Moby Awards represent the best implementations of mobile computing and wireless data communication technology and are awarded annually by Mobile Insights team of analysts. SBC's receipt of the Moby Award recognizes the mobile solution implemented as part of the Technician of the Future Program. "The Moby Award is dedicated to the best in mobile computing and data solutions deployment," said Tim Scannell, an analyst with Mobile Insights. "SBC's successful partnership with Accenture, Panasonic and Sierra Wireless reflects a commitment to solving business challenges and effectiveness in addressing the demand for real-time wireless data solutions." SBC's 27,000+ Installation and Repair technicians now have a ruggedized, wireless Intelligent Field Device (IFD IFD Image File Directory IFD Ideas From the Deep (gaming software) IFD Israeli Folk Dance IFD Interface Device IFD Impôt Fédéral Direct (French: Direct Federal Tax; Switzerland) ) that enables them to retrieve service requests on line, access real time repair databases, and operate sophisticated diagnostic testing Diagnostic testing Testing performed to determine if someone is affected with a particular disease. Mentioned in: Von Willebrand Disease without the need of a landline. The result is a more efficient operation, allowing technicians to complete more customer service requests per day, and improve the quality of customer service. "Technician of the Future was designed with customers in mind," said Stan Sigman, Group President and 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. , SBC. "This program equips our technicians with superior technology tools, and customers will enjoy the benefits of increased productivity and service quality." The IFD used by SBC technicians is the Panasonic Toughbook CF-27, equipped with integrated Sierra Wireless SB 320 modem. The Toughbook is the platform for other Technician of the Future initiatives including state-of-the-art line-testing and diagnostic tools, online mapping capability, extensive standalone job aids, and a new craft access system that allows technicians to receive and close their service requests and access customer information. The dual-mode Sierra Wireless SB 320 embedded module with both 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. and circuit switched cellular AMPS provides the most complete coverage in both urban and rural areas. "Our ability to control every stage from design to final manufacturing allowed us to take requirements from customers like SBC and react very quickly to their needs. In this case, our engineers working in unison with our partners including SBC, Sierra Wireless and Tempo, developed a product in less than six months from the board level up that does not exist anywhere else in the industry," comments Rance Poehler, President of Panasonic Computer Solutions Company. "We are very excited that SBC chose Sierra Wireless as part of its award winning wireless solution", said Jason Cohenour, Senior Vice President Distribution, Sierra Wireless. "Companies around the world are realizing how wireless data technology is a real, effective solution to business challenges that exist in a growing mobile work environment". About Mobile Insights Mobile Insights is the world's leading authority on mobile computing and wireless data communications. Established in September 1994, the company provides professional services to vendors and end users of hardware, software, and services in the mobile computing and wireless industries. From Fortune 500 companies to start-ups, companies of all sizes turn to Mobile Insights' consulting, conferences, and continuous information services See Information Systems. for the information they need to do the best job possible. Mobile Insights' clients include 3Com, AMD (Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA, www.amd.com) A major manufacturer of semiconductor devices including x86-compatible CPUs, embedded processors, flash memories, programmable logic devices and networking chips. , Compaq, Dell, Hewlett-Packard, IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) , Intel, Microsoft, Palm, Qualcomm, Toshiba, and more. For more information go to www.mobileinsights.com About SBC Communications Inc. SBC Communications Inc. (www.sbc.com) is a global communications leader. Through its subsidiaries' trusted brands - SBC Southwestern Bell, SBC Ameritech, SBC Pacific Bell, SBC Nevada Bell, SBC SNET n. 1. The fat of a deer. v. t. 1. The clear of mucus; to blow. and Sterling Commerce - and world-class network, SBC companies provide a full range of voice, data, networking and e-business services, including local and long-distance, high-speed Internet access and data transport, network integration, software and process integration, Web site and application hosting, e-marketplace development, paging and messaging, as well as directory advertising and publishing. America's leading provider of high-speed DSL DSL in full Digital Subscriber Line Broadband digital communications connection that operates over standard copper telephone wires. It requires a DSL modem, which splits transmissions into two frequency bands: the lower frequencies for voice (ordinary Internet service, SBC companies currently have 61.3 million access lines nationwide. SBC has a 60 percent equity interest in Cingular Wireless, its joint venture with BellSouth, which serves more than 20 million wireless customers. Internationally, SBC has telecommunications investments in 28 countries and has annual revenues that rank it among the largest Fortune 500 companies. About Accenture Accenture is the world's leading provider of management and technology consulting services and solutions, with more than 75,000 people in 46 countries, delivering a wide range of specialized capabilities and solutions to clients across all industries. Accenture operates globally with one common brand and business model designed to enable the company to serve its clients on a consistent basis around the world. Under its strategy, Accenture is building a network of businesses to meet the full range of any organization's needs: consulting, technology, outsourcing, alliances and venture capital. The company generated revenues before reimbursements of $9.75 billion for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2000, and $8.67 billion for the nine months ended May 31, 2001. Visit the Accenture home page at www.accenture.com About Panasonic Computer Solutions Company Panasonic Computer Solutions Company is the leading provider of ruggedized notebook PCs and is a provider of its Toughbook brand to over 1,800 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). in the United States. The products, people and business of PCSC PCSC Personal Computing Support Center PCSC Personal Computer / Smart Card PCSC pricing and classification service center (US Postal Service assistance facility) PCSC Personal Communications Switching Center are entirely dedicated to the needs of the professional user, including Fortune 1000 business and government mobile professionals. Panasonic Computer Solutions Company is a division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America, whose parent company is the Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. of Japan with sales of approximately $70 billion. Panasonic, in contrast to many manufacturers, directly controls the process of design, manufacture and quality assurance of its notebook PCs. Many key components including LCD panels, Lithium Ion batteries, DVD DVD: see digital versatile disc. DVD in full digital video disc or digital versatile disc Type of optical disc. The DVD represents the second generation of compact-disc (CD) technology. and CD-ROM drives and board-level electronics are the products of Panasonic's own leading-edge manufacturing divisions. For more information visit www.panasonic.com/toughbook. About Sierra Wireless Inc. 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 www.sierrawireless.com |
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