Sierra Wireless Ships New Software Offering Superior Out-of-Box Experience for Wireless Data Modem Users.VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 18, 1997-- WirelessExpert(TM) and Watcher(TM) Make Wireless Data Modems Even Easier to Use and Configure 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. Inc. today announced the release of its new WirelessExpert Wizard program. WirelessExpert is a breakthrough for installing Sierra's wireless modems and dramatically improves the installation and configuration of Sierra Wireless modems. Sierra's new wizard utility not only offers the end-user an easy and quick path for software installation, but also comes bundled with Sierra's popular Watcher(TM) graphical user interface graphical user interface (GUI) Computer display format that allows the user to select commands, call up files, start programs, and do other routine tasks by using a mouse to point to pictorial symbols (icons) or lists of menu choices on the screen as opposed to having to software for everyday use of the wireless modems. Together, the two utilities have changed what was often a cumbersome installation procedure into something simple and intuitive. "WirelessExpert exemplifies our ongoing commitment to practical wireless data hardware and software solutions," said Andrew Harries, Sierra Wireless Vice President of Marketing. "We recognize the importance of software that enables the satisfactory use of our modems with such characteristics as a smart installation process and intuitive, user-friendly interfaces. WirelessExpert significantly enhances our customers' out-of-the-box experience." Watcher is the graphical user interface panel common to all Sierra Wireless modems. The addition of WirelessExpert allows effortless Watcher installation, and configures the wireless modem for both Circuit Switched Cellular (CSC) and Cellular Digital Packet Data (communications, protocol) Cellular Digital Packet Data - (CDPD) A wireless standard providing two-way, 19.2 kbps packet data transmission over exisiting cellular telephone channels. (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. ) networks. WirelessExpert also guides the user's PC setup for access to the Internet, configuring Dial-up Networking See dial-up network and Win Dial-up networking. , RAS (1) See network access server. (2) (Remote Access Service) A Windows NT/2000 Server feature that allows remote users access to the network from their Windows laptops or desktops via modem. See RRAS and network access server. , TCP/IP TCP/IP in full Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol Standard Internet communications protocols that allow digital computers to communicate over long distances. protocol stack The set of protocols used in a communications network. A protocol stack is a prescribed hierarchy of software layers, starting from the application layer at the top (the source of the data being sent) to the data link layer at the bottom (transmitting the bits on the wire). , modem profiles and com port settings with Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0. At every step, WirelessExpert offers a context sensitive on-line help menus. Possible difficulties are diagnosed and solutions recommended. The latest version of Watcher has been designed to integrate smoothly with standard Windows applications including Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft Internet Explorer See Internet Explorer. , Netscape and the standard telephone dialer utility. This allows Sierra Wireless modem users to wirelessly access the Internet and e-mail exactly the same way that they do from their desktop. While modem is in use, the Watcher program provides important ongoing information on connection status and allows the user to switch operating modes easily from Cellular Digital Packet Data (CDPD) to wireline to Circuit Switched Cellular (CSC). Both of the new utilities support both Windows 95 and NT 4.0 platforms. Sierra Wireless modems will be shipped with WirelessExpert and the newest version Watcher starting January 1998. For current end-users wanting an upgrade, the latest version can be downloaded at no cost from Sierra's website at www.sierrawireless.com About Sierra Wireless Sierra Wireless is a world leader in cellular data modems and enabling software, which brings together a world class team that sets new standards in wireless modem. Our award winning modems include: the AirCard, the world's first cellular data radio in a true Type II PC card, the 1997 winner of Mobile Insights' Best PC Card Award and Wireless for the Corporate User's 1997 Top Product Award; the MP200 family of ruggedized, 3-watt vehicle-based modems; the SB220 cellular 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 module and; the DART line of CDPD telemetry telemetry Highly automated communications process by which data are collected from instruments located at remote or inaccessible points and transmitted to receiving equipment for measurement, monitoring, display, and recording. and transaction modems. Sierra Wireless has established itself as a leading source of wireless modem solutions to some of the most demanding customers in such sectors as police, public utilities, transportation, field service, field sales, financial services and mobile professionals. These customers have used wireless modems to increase productivity and efficiency in their respective applications. To each one, Sierra Wireless has delivered a dependable way to reach mission-critical information wherever and whenever it is required. For more information contact: Phoebe Yong, Manager, Marketing Communications Sierra Wireless Inc., #260 - 13151 Vanier Place, Richmond, B.C. V6V 2J2 Phone: 604/231-1100 Fax: 604/231-1109 e-mail: harries@sierrawireless.com Internet: http://www.sierrawireless.com CONTACT: Sierra Wireless, Inc. Phoebe Yong, 604/231-1100 yong@sierrawireless.com or MorseMcFadden Communications Lisa Geschke, 206/889-0528 lisag@morsepr.com |
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