Continued collaboration between Sierra Wireless and Fujitsu Siemens
Computers to deliver new AirCard Enabled(TM) platforms and GPS support for
highly-regarded LIFEBOOK product line
Mobile World Congress, BARCELONA, SPAIN, Feb. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/
- Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR - TSX: SW) today announced that Fujitsu
Siemens Computers has once again selected Sierra Wireless embedded modules
to provide HSPA network connectivity to selected models in the LIFEBOOK
product line of professional notebook computers. New platforms
incorporating Sierra Wireless modules are expected to roll out over the
course of 2008, including the new LIFEBOOK P8010, which is scheduled for
commercial launch in March. The LIFEBOOK P8010 notebook is featured this
week in the Sierra Wireless pavilion at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona
(located at AV99, on the Avenue).
"Sierra Wireless advanced technology and excellent design made it the
right choice for our LIFEBOOK notebook series," said Andreas Thimmel,
Senior Vice President Volume Business, Fujitsu Siemens Computers.
"The fully featured LIFEBOOK notebook line is highly regarded around
the world for its performance and innovation," said Jim Lahey, vice
president, EMEA for Sierra Wireless. "We highly value our collaboration
with Fujitsu Siemens Computers, and look forward to continuing to work with
the company to provide mobile professionals across Europe, the Middle East,
and Africa with reliable integrated mobile broadband solutions that enable
them to work from wherever they need to be."
Fujitsu Siemens Computers is the first PC OEM to utilize the GPS
capability included in Sierra Wireless embedded modules, with a software
application that supports the extension of location based services to
upcoming notebooks. When supported by the mobile broadband network
operator, this capability could provide features such as local find and
locate for services such as fuel stations and restaurants, or navigation
assistance using common software tools.
Sierra Wireless Embedded Modules
Sierra Wireless embedded modules for HSPA networks offer tri-band
UMTS/HSPA and quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE network access for roaming on mobile
broadband networks worldwide, as well as Receive Diversity and GPS support.
Designed for integration into notebook computers, fixed wireless terminals,
and other devices requiring high-speed mobile broadband connectivity,
Sierra Wireless embedded modules are fully shielded and offer an operating
temperature range of -25 to +60 degrees Celsius to suit all applications.
To simplify and expedite product development cycles, Sierra Wireless
also provides OEM customers with a comprehensive software development kit
(SDK) or Sierra Wireless's own Watcher(TM) software for easy connection
management. OEM customers can rely on Sierra Wireless to deliver a suite of
PCI Express Mini Card products along with best-in-class technical and
integration support, so end customers experience the same reliable, robust
AirCard Enabled(TM) data solution users have come to expect from the
AirCard(R) line of PC card products.
For more information about the Sierra Wireless embedded modules please
visit http://www.sierrawireless.com/product/oemmodules.aspx. To contact the
Sierra Wireless Sales Desk, call +1 (604) 232-1488 or e-mail
sales@sierrawireless.com.
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About Sierra Wireless
Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR - TSX: SW) modems and software connect
people and systems to mobile broadband networks around the world. The
Company offers a diverse product portfolio addressing enterprise, consumer,
original equipment manufacturer, specialized vertical industry, and
machine-to-machine markets, and provides professional services to customers
requiring expertise in wireless design, integration, and carrier
certification. For more information about Sierra Wireless, visit
http://www.sierrawireless.com.
"AirCard" is a registered trademark, and "AirCard Enabled" is a
trademark, of Sierra Wireless. 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, 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.
CONTACT: Sharlene Myers, Sierra Wireless, Phone: (604) 232-1445, Email:
smyers@sierrawireless.com
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