Sierra Wireless Signs Agreement with HyComm Technology to Deliver Wireless Data Products to China, Sierra Wireless AirCard 300 is available in China from HyComm Technology.Business Editors VANCOUVER, B.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 21, 2000 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. (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.) announced today an agreement with HyComm Technology Company Limited, a wireless network provider in China, to deliver wireless data products to the emerging mobile workforce. The agreement calls for Sierra Wireless to supply a complete range of wireless data products including its award-winning AirCard 300. In addition, Sierra Wireless will provide extensive training on wireless technologies to HyComm Technology and their value added resellers. Sierra Wireless will also work closely with HyComm Technology to deploy wireless data solutions throughout Greater China, including Hong Kong Hong Kong (hŏng kŏng), Mandarin Xianggang, special administrative region of China, formerly a British crown colony (2005 est. pop. 6,899,000), land area 422 sq mi (1,092 sq km), adjacent to Guangdong prov. . "We are very pleased that HyComm Technology has chosen Sierra Wireless as their partner for wireless technology in Greater China. This agreement represents the first major wireless data modem A modem used for sending data and not faxes. See modem and fax/modem. agreement in China and it gives us a great opportunity to offer the AirCard 300 and our complete product line to a new international market," said Glen Brownlee, Executive Vice 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. , Sierra Wireless, Inc. "We look forward to developing a long term relationship with HyComm Technology and working with them to build compelling, practical wireless data solutions for the Greater China market." "HyComm Technology is committed to providing our customers with the best in wireless and mobile data solutions. Sierra Wireless offers an impressive, complete product line that allows us to penetrate a wide range of emerging markets. Sierra Wireless' proven market leadership in next generation products, including CDMA-based solutions, will allow us to expand into new markets with a full breadth of wireless data products,"said Tony Tang, Chief Executive Officer of HyComm Technology Company Limited. "Collaborating with Sierra Wireless, our preferred vendor, we are excited to develop new marketing initiatives while continuing to deliver mobile solutions to new growing markets." The agreement will allow HyComm Technology customers to use Sierra Wireless' AirCard 300 on its 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. ) network. HyComm's network covers southern China including Hong Kong (Trials in Hong Kong will be started in September 2000.) AirCard 300 The award-winning AirCard 300 is the industry's first true Type II wireless PC Card for mobile devices supporting Windows CE, 95, 98, 2000, Pocket PC and NT. With the lowest battery drain compared to all CDPD PC cards, it is also the first and only wireless wide area network interface card (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 notebooks using Windows 95, 98, 2000, Pocket PC and NT. With the network interface there's no concept of dial-up. Every time the notebook is turned on, it automatically registers on the wireless network and stays connected in "always on" mode for access to Internet / Intranet, corporate email and databases, and stock information. 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. About HyComm Technology Company Limited Established in 1994, HyComm Technology Co. Ltd. is a subsidiary of Plotio Holdings Ltd.- a listed company in Hong Kong. HyComm Technology is strongly committed to the wireless data communications industry and is a leader in the deployment and commercialization of CDPD networks in Greater China Region. HyComm Technology suppliers include Hughes Network System (USA) and Ericsson (Sweden). www.HyCommwireless.com. |
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