Sierra Wireless wins two notable high tech industry awards.VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 10, 1997-- Impressive growth and innovative technology earn company recognition from TIA (1) (Telecommunications Industry Association, Arlington, VA, www.tiaonline.org) A membership organization founded in 1988 that sets telecommunications standards worldwide. It was originally an EIA working group that was spun off and merged with the U.S. and Mobile Insights Reaping the benefits of another year of business growth and technological innovation, today 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. announced the winning of two notable industry awards. Honors include the "New Venture of the Year" Award presented by the Technology Industries Association (TIA) and the Mobile Insights "Best PC Card" Award sponsored by the Mountain View, Calif.-based, Mobile Insights, a noted mobile computing Using a computing device while in transit. Mobile computing implies wireless transmission, but wireless transmission does not necessarily imply mobile computing. Fixed wireless applications use satellites, radio systems and lasers to transmit between permanent objects such as buildings and data communications data communications, application of telecommunications technology to the problem of transmitting data, especially to, from, or between computers. In popular usage, it is said that data communications make it possible for one computer to "talk" with another. consulting firm Noun 1. consulting firm - a firm of experts providing professional advice to an organization for a fee consulting company business firm, firm, house - the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments; "he worked for a . TIA is comprised of over 200 technology companies that produce and market a broad range of products, including computer software, electronic equipment, telecommunications products, environmental technology, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, subsea Subsea is a general term frequently used to refer to equipment, technology, and methods employed to explore, drill, and develop oil and gas fields that exist below the ocean floors. This may be in "shallow" or "deepwater". and aerospace industries, and system integration. On June 3, 1997, Sierra Wireless was selected for the "New Venture of the Year" Award by a committee of TIA technology company executives. "Sierra Wireless has demonstrated impressive growth through a combination of technical excellence and strategic marketing initiatives," said TIA Chair David Bensted. "The company was a standout in the new venture of the year category." Over 20 editors and analysts recognized Sierra Wireless with the Mobile Insights "Best PC Card" Award for AirCard, in a broad category addressing all new PC card products. The Mobile Insights Awards are presented annually to products that have helped change the landscape of mobile computing and wireless data communications. "As the first Type II PC Card package to offer packet data, circuit data and cellular voice functionality, AirCard clearly raises the technology bar for wireless data devices," said Dr. Gerry Purdy, president of Mobile Insights, and noted wireless data analyst. "The form factor and compatibility with desktop applications make mobile computing now simpler and easier." Released earlier this year following a joint development with Compaq Computer Corp., AirCard is a PC Card modem and cellular radio solution which allows notebook computer A laptop computer that weighs in a range from five to seven pounds. The term originated when laptops were routinely more than 10 pounds, and those that became lighter were placed in a special "notebook" category. In practice, notebook computer and laptop computer are synonymous. users to link directly to the Internet and World Wide Web. The FCC-approved AirCard solution includes a full function wireline and cellular modem A wireless adapter that connects a laptop computer to a cellular telephone system for data transfer. Cellular modems, which contain their own antennas, plug into a PC Card slot or into the USB port of the computer and are available for a variety of wireless data services such as GPRS, . "Winning the Mobility Award and TIA's New Venture of the Year Award is a thrill and accomplishment for us," noted David Sutcliffe, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Sierra Wireless. "The awards are a credit to the efforts of our employees and our partners." Also notable is Sierra Wireless' recent acquisition of Cincinnati Microwave's 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. modem product line and the release of the ruggedized MP-200 modem with GPS functionality. About Sierra Wireless Sierra Wireless is a leading supplier of cellular data modems. Sierra's product line includes the AirCard, a state-of-the-art cellular radio and modem in Type II PC Card format and the 1997 winner of Mobile Insights "Best PC Card" Award; the MP200 ruggedized, 3-watt vehicle-based multimode modem, the MP200-GPS which includes a GPS receiver; the SB-220 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 multimode module; the PocketPlus 210 for Windows and Windows CE and the recently acquired MC-Dart 200 and 300. For more information contact Andrew Harries, Vice President of Marketing, Sierra Wireless Inc., #260-13151 Vanier Place, Richmond, BC, V6V 2V2 Phone: (604) 231-1100. Fax: (604) 231-1109. E-Mail: harries@SierraWireless.com . Internet: http://www.sierrawireless.com . -0- Product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Compaq is a trademark of Compaq Computer Corp. Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corp. AirCard and the Sierra Wireless logo are trademarks of Sierra Wireless Inc. CONTACT: Sierra Wireless Inc Andrew Harries, 604/231-1100 harries@SierraWireless.com or MorseMcFadden Communications Lisa Geschke, 206/889-0528 lisag@morsepr.com |
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