Sierra Wireless AirLink(TM) Mobile and M2M product line to be available in Australia
VANCOUVER, Mar. 2 /CNW-AsiaNet/ --
Line of intelligent 3G gateways for mobile data applications such as law enforcement,
emergency response services, critical infrastructure monitoring and control applications such as
energy manufacturing, distribution, and metering
Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR - TSX: SW) today announced that the AirLink(TM) line of
intelligent Mobile and M2M gateways will be available in Australia in 2009. Commercial
shipments are expected to begin in the second quarter of 2009, and Sierra Wireless is featuring
the AirLink product line in the company's booth at APCO Australia, March 2 to 4 in Sydney.
"The rapid growth of high speed wireless wide area networks throughout
Australia has created tremendous opportunities for enterprise applications
that leverage broadband data," said Jin Pak, vice president of Sales,
AsiaPacific for Sierra Wireless. "Our broad line-up of AirLink intelligent,
rugged gateways has consistently been on the leading edge of network
technology and is ideally suited for various fixed, portable and mobile data
applications, such as those found in public safety, law enforcement, emergency
services, field service, energy manufacturing, distribution and metering,
security surveillance and industrial networking."
The Australian launch of the Sierra Wireless line of AirLink product line
will initially include the PinPoint X in-vehicle gateway and the Raven X
fixed/portable wireless gateway, both featuring HSUPA technology that offers
data rates up to 7.2 megabits per second (Mbps) on the downlink and 2.0 Mbps
on the uplink. The Raven XE gateway and MP line of rugged mobile routers are
expected to be added to the line-up for Australia later in the year.
Embedded Intelligence
Sierra Wireless AirLink devices are powered by ALEOS(TM) embedded
intelligence. ALEOS, which has been deployed on hundreds of thousands of
devices worldwide, is a robust, reliable environment that simplifies
installation, deployment and management of any wireless solution. Compatible
with numerous machine and GPS protocols, ALEOS streamlines integration with a
broad set of legacy equipment and third-party applications. ALEOS ensures a
highly reliable persistent network connection and enables extensive remote
management and diagnostics, all of which are vital in remote, unmanned and
mobile operations where physical access is difficult and expensive.
Remote Management and Control
AirLink devices are supported by AceWare(TM), the comprehensive line of
remote management software offered by Sierra Wireless. Deeply integrated with
ALEOS, AceWare applications simplify deployment and management of wireless
solutions by providing extensive device setup and provisioning, as well as
exceptional remote control, configuration, and management of deployed
communications platforms. One of the key components of AceWare is the ability
to upgrade ALEOS firmware over-the-air.
The comprehensive remote device management and troubleshooting provided
by the combination of ALEOS and AceWare significantly reduce cost of device
ownership and enable rapid return on investment.
Rugged and Intelligent Gateways
The PinPoint X is a rugged, intelligent and fully-featured mobile
communications platform with multiple peripheral connections including serial,
Ethernet and USB. Expanded I/O functionality in a separate connector includes
four digital inputs, four analog inputs and two relay outputs, unleashing
extensive remote instrumentation and events reporting possibilities. Equipped
with a high precision GPS receiver and advanced remote management
capabilities, the PinPoint X is well-suited for a wide variety of mobile data
and location applications requiring real-time and continual data access. By
leveraging ALEOS, third-party location application providers can integrate
with the PinPoint X to enable a broad set of mobile data and field service
solutions. Furthermore, the events reporting engine embedded in ALEOS allows
customers to monitor sensors and trigger notifications via e-Mail, SMS or to a
third-party application.
The Raven X is built on a robust processing environment and features
embedded ALEOS intelligence, an RS-232 Serial port and 10/100 Ethernet port in
a compact rugged enclosure. The Raven X is an ideal solution for any
application requiring unmanned access to high-speed wireless data, including
digital signage and video surveillance. Class I Div 2 certification for
operation in hazardous conditions and embedded machine protocols make it
equally suited for remote industrial and M2M deployments.
All Sierra Wireless Mobile and M2M HSUPA devices are fully backward
compatible to HSDPA, UMTS, EDGE, and GPRS networks.
For more information about the Sierra Wireless line of AirLink devices
Sierra Wireless Sales Desk, call +61 3 9935 2727 or e-mail
sales(at)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
"AirLink", "ALEOS", and "AceWare" are trademarks 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.
SOURCE: Sierra Wireless, Inc.
Contact: Sharlene Myers
Sierra Wireless
Phone: (604) 232-1445
Email: smyers(at)sierrawireless.com
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