Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR - TSX: SW) today announced a milestone in the company's efforts to simplify the way customers connect with mobile broadband networks. The Sierra Wireless AirCard(R) 402 2-in-1 data card, Compass 885 and USB 598 modems, and MC5728 and MC5728V embedded modules have passed Microsoft Corp. certification tests for compatibility and reliability with Windows 7 mobile broadband and can officially be designated "Compatible with Windows 7." Testing of other devices in the Sierra Wireless product portfolio is underway and complete Windows 7 compatibility information will be updated regularly at www.sierrawireless.com/....
Windows 7 mobile broadband is the result of years of in-depth listening to customers and their desire for faster, easier access to mobile broadband networks. The resulting functionality enables customers to open a mobile broadband network connection through the "View Available Networks" menu - the same interface they are accustomed to using for their WiFi and VPN connections.
The Compass 885 with Windows 7 mobile broadband support was first demonstrated at Windows Hardware Engineering Conference 2008 and has been showcased to PC OEMs, enterprises and operators around the world. Windows 7 users can plug in a Sierra Wireless Compass 885 or an AT&T USBConnect Mercury and Windows Update will download the necessary software to upgrade to the Windows 7 mobile broadband experience. Sierra Wireless plans to replicate this model for all logo-approved devices in the field, and expects to apply a similar model for devices only able to support traditional Windows 7 connection managers, including Sierra Wireless Watcher(TM). For details and rollout plans, please visit www.sierrawireless.com/....
"The Windows 7 logo is a key initiative for Sierra Wireless, because we understand how important it will be to our customers," said Jim Kirkpatrick, chief technology officer for Sierra Wireless. "Integration with Windows 7 mobile broadband provides customers with a simple mobile broadband connection experience integrated with their other networking alternatives. It's the culmination of a great deal of effort on the part of both the Microsoft and the Sierra Wireless teams, who share a commitment to making everyday mobile computing tasks faster and easier."
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Windows 7 mobile broadband is the result of years of in-depth listening to customers and their desire for faster, easier access to mobile broadband networks. The resulting functionality enables customers to open a mobile broadband network connection through the "View Available Networks" menu - the same interface they are accustomed to using for their WiFi and VPN connections.
The Compass 885 with Windows 7 mobile broadband support was first demonstrated at Windows Hardware Engineering Conference 2008 and has been showcased to PC OEMs, enterprises and operators around the world. Windows 7 users can plug in a Sierra Wireless Compass 885 or an AT&T USBConnect Mercury and Windows Update will download the necessary software to upgrade to the Windows 7 mobile broadband experience. Sierra Wireless plans to replicate this model for all logo-approved devices in the field, and expects to apply a similar model for devices only able to support traditional Windows 7 connection managers, including Sierra Wireless Watcher(TM). For details and rollout plans, please visit www.sierrawireless.com/....
"The Windows 7 logo is a key initiative for Sierra Wireless, because we understand how important it will be to our customers," said Jim Kirkpatrick, chief technology officer for Sierra Wireless. "Integration with Windows 7 mobile broadband provides customers with a simple mobile broadband connection experience integrated with their other networking alternatives. It's the culmination of a great deal of effort on the part of both the Microsoft and the Sierra Wireless teams, who share a commitment to making everyday mobile computing tasks faster and easier."
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.
