Sierra Wireless Launches the AirCard 555R - RUIM - in China.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers BEIJING & VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 14, 2004 NCL NCL Norwegian Cruise Line NCL New Caledonia (ISO Country code) NCL National Consumers League (Washington, DC) NCL Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis (adult type) to distribute the AirCard(R) 555R in China, wirelessly connecting mobile professionals using notebooks and PDAs to real time information at speeds up to 153.6 kbps Sierra Wireless (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 )(TSX TSX Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE before April, 2002) TSX Transfer from Stack Pointer to Index TSX True Space Extension :SW) announced today the commercial availability of the AirCard(R) 555R, a 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. 1X wide area wireless PC Card with Removable User Identity Module Removable User Identity Module (R-UIM) or a CSIM [CDMA Subscriber Identity Module] is a card developed for CDMA handsets that is equivalent to the GSM SIM and 3G USIM except that it is capable of working in both CDMA and GSM phones and networks. (RUIM RUIM Removable User Identity Module ) support, to the China marketplace through an existing distribution agreement with NCL Technologies. This best in class product offers CDMA 1X throughput at theoretical speeds of up to 153.6 kbps and a superior network interface (NIC (1) (Network Interface Card) See network adapter. See also InterNIC. (2) (New Internet Computer) An earlier Linux-based computer from The New Internet Computer Company (NICC), Palo Alto, CA. ) for fast and reliable mobile computing. In partnership with NCL, Sierra Wireless is demonstrating the AirCard 555R at a launch event on April 15th and 16th in Beijing, China. This agreement demonstrates Sierra Wireless' continued commitment to expand its presence in China and across Asia Pacific building on strategic relationships previously announced in China, Hong Kong, Thailand, and Singapore. Under the agreement NCL will distribute the AirCard 555R for use on China Unicom's CDMA 1X network through existing IT channels and resellers to enterprise customers and mobile professionals subscribing to China Unicom service plans. NCL has been distributing the award-winning Sierra Wireless AirCard 555 to customers in China since September 2002, positioning Sierra Wireless as a leading supplier of WWAN See wireless WAN. PC cards for customers in China. "Sierra Wireless is committed to developing its partnership with NCL and expanding its award-winning product line to meet the demands of customers in global markets," said Jason Cohenour, Senior Vice President Global Sales for Sierra Wireless. "By continuing to work with NCL Technologies, Sierra Wireless can offer mobile professionals in China more ways to stay connected, and provide them with reliable access to corporate information and data intensive applications." "We have had great success distributing the award-winning AirCard 555 to mobile professionals in China and anticipate continued success with the AirCard 555R," said Zhang Yanhong, Chairman of NCL. "Sierra Wireless has a reputation for quality and innovation and with this agreement NCL can continue to provide its customers wireless solutions backed by the reliability and support they have come to expect." About the size of a credit card, the AirCard 555R is a single band (800 MHz (MegaHertZ) One million cycles per second. It is used to measure the transmission speed of electronic devices, including channels, buses and the computer's internal clock. A one-megahertz clock (1 MHz) means some number of bits (16, 32, 64, etc. - Cellular) PC Card designed specifically to meet the requirements of the China market. Offering the same features as the AirCard 555, the AirCard 555R is a complete communications solution with both wireless data and voice functionality. When inserted into a PC card slot, the AirCard 555R will allow mobile professionals the flexibility to work outside the office while using a notebook, Personal Digital Assistant (PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) A handheld computer for managing contacts, appointments and tasks. It typically includes a name and address database, calendar, to-do list and note taker, which are the functions in a personal information manager (see PIM). ) or other handheld device to receive reliable, high-speed, wireless access to email, corporate applications, and the Internet. The RUIM support provides customers with the flexibility to transfer account information (stored on the RUIM chip) from device to device easily and efficiently. The AirCard 555R also offers language support in Simplified Chinese and English. Sierra Wireless and NCL will hold a joint press conference to demonstrate the new AirCard 555R on Thursday, April 15th at the Shi Ji Jin Yuan Hotel, 69 Ban Jing jing (jing) [Chinese] one of the basic substances that according to traditional Chinese medicine pervade the body, usually translated as "essence"; the body reserves or constitutional makeup, replenished by food and rest, that supports Road, Handian District, Beijing China. For more information about attending the event please contact Ms. Sun Ju at NCL, Phone: (8610) 63109691/92/93 For more information on the AirCard 555R please visit http://www.sierrawireless.com/ProductsOrdering/AC555R1X.asp or contact the Sierra Wireless Sales Desk by calling 604-232-1488 or e-mail sales@sierrawireless.com. Note to editors: To view and download images of Sierra Wireless products, please visit http://www.sierrawireless.com/news/photos.asp About NCL Based in Beijing, China, NCL Technologies focuses on CDMA mobile terminal distribution businesses and CDMA value added Value Added The enhancement a company gives its product or service before offering the product to customers. Notes: This can either increase the products price or value. service development. For more information please visit www.ncl-tech.com. 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 (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 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, Inc. "Voq" 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. |
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