Sierra Wireless Demonstrates High-Speed CDMA Wireless Internet Connectivity With Lucent Technologies.Business Editors CTIA (1) See CompTIA. (2) (Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association, Washington, DC, www.ctia.org, www.wow-com.com) A membership organization founded in 1984 that is involved with regulatory and public affairs issues in the wireless industry. 2001, Booth 6000 LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 20, 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.) Lucent Technologies (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :LU) First North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. Public Demonstration of cdma2000 1xRTT Technology in a Type II PC Card Form Factor Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ:SWIR)(TSE:SW.) and Lucent Technologies (NYSE:LU) announced today at CTIA Wireless 2001 that they will conduct demonstrations of the Sierra Wireless cdma2000 1xRTT (Radio Transmission Technology) AirCard (R), the company's first PC card to comply with a third generation (3G) wireless network standard. The Sierra Wireless 1xRTT AirCard, which takes advantage of Lucent's Flexent (TM) cdma2000 3G wireless system, enables high-speed wireless access from laptops, handheld computers and Internet appliances to enterprise applications, streaming audio A one-way audio transmission over a data network. It is widely used on the Web as well as company networks to play audio clips and Internet radio. Computers in home networks stream audio (mostly music) to digital media hubs connected to home theaters. and video, and the Internet. CTIA 2001 marks the first time Sierra Wireless will demonstrate its wireless data modem A modem used for sending data and not faxes. See modem and fax/modem. PC Card using 1xRTT technology. The Sierra Wireless 1xRTT AirCard is expected to be commercially available later this year. With this demonstration, Sierra Wireless and Lucent continue to solidify their positions as leaders in the development of new and ground-breaking solutions that enable CDMA operators to speed the commercialization of high-speed 3G mobile data services, while preserving their investment in their network infrastructure. "Through close collaborations with companies such as Lucent, Sierra Wireless is able to develop and deliver interoperable, innovative technologies quickly, then bring them to market," said Mark McMillan, Vice-President, Marketing, Sierra Wireless. "With our Sierra Wireless AirCard 500 series, Sierra Wireless continues to drive the development of new wireless technologies in the CDMA space. Our current supply agreements for 1xRTT technologies with companies such as Verizon Wireless Cellco Partnership, doing business as Verizon Wireless, owns and operates the second largest wireless telecommunications network in the United States, based on total wireless customers. and Sprint PCS (1) (Personal Communications Services) Refers to wireless services that emerged after the U.S. government auctioned commercial licenses in 1994 and 1995. This radio spectrum in the 1. position us well to continue to lead the industry for the foreseeable future." The Sierra Wireless 1xRTT AirCard is 1xRTT and IS95A compatible. At the Lucent Technologies booth (No. 3432) it is being used to show how it will give business users with laptops and handheld computers reliable, high-speed access to e-mail, data, corporate applications and the Internet, ensuring that they get the information they need while working away from the office. The cdma2000 1X RTT RTT - Round-Trip Time specification is an international 3G standard evolved from today's commercially successful CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access) networks. "We're delighted by the rapid progress made in our collaboration with Sierra Wireless to bring the advantages of next-generation networks to market," said Jamie Kistler, Lucent's director of wireless strategic relationships. "By being first to demonstrate the commercial readiness of our network to support an industry-standard 3G device like the Sierra Wireless AirCard, we are showing that Lucent is well positioned to help our CDMA operator customers reap new revenues from high-speed mobile Internet Refers to gaining access to the Internet using a lightweight, handheld device. See Mobile IP, PDA, smartphone and mobile TV. services quickly." 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 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 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 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 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 www.sierrawireless.com |
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