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Sierra Wireless and Wavefront Announce Winners of Developer Program


Vancouver (Canada)  :  December 19, 2008             General


Sierra Wireless (SW:TO, SWIR:NASDAQ) and Wavefront, the community-based commercialization center for B.C.’s 1,000 wireless and new media development companies, announce the winners of the Sierra Wireless – Wavefront Developer Program. 


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M2M is gaining ground in the B2C market - 500 billion objects soon to be connected by M2M?


Toulouse, France  :  December 17, 2008             General



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Anyware Technologies receives the "INPI Innovation 2008" Award


Labège, France  :  December 17, 2008             General



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New Sierra Wireless ExpressCards provide 3G mobile broadband in a compact, durable design


Vancouver (Canada)  :  December 16, 2008             General


Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR - TSX: SW) today introduced the AirCard® 501 and the AirCard 502 ExpressCard modems for HSPA mobile broadband networks, providing fast, reliable Internet and intranet access for mobile professionals working away from the office.


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New Fujitsu Siemens Computers LIFEBOOK professional notebooks offer mobile broadband connectivity from Sierra Wireless


Barcelona (Spain)  :  December 12, 2008             General


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).


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Sierra Wireless releases software development toolkit for Linux developers


Vancouver (Canada)  :  December 8, 2008             General


Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR - TSX: SW) today announced the availability of a new software development kit (SDK) supporting original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) using the Linux operating system. This addition expands the company’s suite of available SDKs for developers working on applications utilizing Sierra Wireless products.


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Sierra Wireless to present at the Barclays Capital Global Technology Conference


Vancouver (Canada)  :  December 8, 2008             General


Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR – TSX:SW) today announced the company’s participation in the Barclays Capital Global Technology Conference, to be held December 9 to 11 in San Francisco.


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Sierra Wireless signe un accord pour l'acquisition amicale de Wavecom


Vancouver (Canada) et Paris (France)  :  December 2, 2008             Financial



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Sierra Wireless Agrees to Acquire Wavecom in Friendly Deal


Vancouver (Canada) and Paris (France)  :  December 2, 2008             Financial



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Notice to Wavecom shareholders: adjournment of the December 8, 2008 combined shareholders' meeting


Issy-les-Moulineaux, France  :  December 2, 2008             Financial


Following today’s filing with the AMF by Sierra Wireless of an all-cash tender offer for all of Wavecom’s shares and OCEANEs, the Board of Directors of Wavecom has announced its decision to adjourn the combined ordinary and extraordinary general shareholders’ meeting convened for December 8, 2008. The notice calling the shareholders’ meeting appeared in the Bulletin des annonces légales obligatoires (the “BALO”) No. 141 on November 21, 2008.


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Wavecom's Board of Directors convenes a General Shareholders Meeting for December 8th 2008


Issy-les_Moulineaux (France)  :  November 21, 2008             Financial


Wavecom S.A. today officially called a combined ordinary and extraordinary general meeting of its shareholders for December 8, 2008, with the following essential objectives:


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Wavecom corrects certain statements by Gemalto


Issy-les-Moulineaux, France  :  November 20, 2008             Financial


Wavecom, a leading provider of embedded wireless technology for M2M communication, remains confident in the future prospects of the M2M market, the ability of Wavecom to retain and develop its role as a leading player in this market and reiterates its opposition to the hostile takeover bid from Gemalto.


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Sierra Wireless and ProSoft Technology® discuss joint initiative to provide cellular solutions for industrial automation


Vancouver (Canada) and Bakersfield (California)  :  November 19, 2008             General


Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR - TSX: SW) and ProSoft Technology® today announced negotiations toward an initiative to offer industrial automation and control solutions through ProSoft Technology’s global sales channels consisting of more than 600 distributors.


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Sierra Wireless to present at the Scotia Capital Telecom & Tech Conference 2009


Vancouver (Canada)  :  November 17, 2008             General


Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR – TSX:SW) today announced the company’s participation in the Scotia Capital Telecom & Tech Conference 2009, to be held November 18 in Toronto.


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Sierra Wireless provides world's smallest global mobile broadband USB modem to SoftBank Mobile


Vancouver (Canada) and Tokyo (Japan)  :  November 12, 2008             General


Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR – TSX: SW) and SoftBank Mobile today announced that the new Sierra Wireless Compass™ 888 USB Modem will soon be available exclusively in Japan to SoftBank Mobile customers.


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Sierra Wireless offers world's smallest USB modems for global mobile broadband


Vancouver (Canada)  :  November 12, 2008             General


Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR - TSX: SW) today introduced the Compass™ 888 and the Compass 889 USB modems. With industry-leading small size and functionality, the Compass 888 and Compass 889 USB modems allow notebook computer users to stay connected while travelling around the globe.


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Wavecom launches open specification technology to facilitate IP connectivity for M2M devices


Issy-les-Moulineaux, France  :  November 12, 2008             General


Wavecom today announced the introduction of a new technology, RIPlink™ (Remote IP link), which allows applications running on non-IP devices to be connected over IP (Internet Protocol), drastically simplifying M2M (machine-to-machine) application design and deployment.


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Sierra Wireless devices support Windows 7 Mobile Broadband


Vancouver (Canada)  :  November 7, 2008             General


Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR - TSX: SW) today announced support for Microsoft Windows 7 Mobile Broadband, demonstrated this week at the Windows Hardware Engineering Conference (WinHEC) in Los Angeles.


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Partner News: Telstra boosts network speeds, unveils world's fastest mobile device


Australia  :  November 6, 2008             General


 


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Sierra Wireless introduces EMConnect™ firmware features to simplify product development for OEM customers


Vancouver (Canada)  :  November 5, 2008             General


Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR - TSX: SW) today announced the introduction of EMConnect™, a robust set of firmware features used in conjunction with Sierra Wireless’ 3G embedded modules, enabling original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to reduce their development time, platform costs and dependence on host processors.


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Wavecom rejects Gemalto's offer as inadequate


Issy-les-Moulineaux, France  :  October 31, 2008             Financial


The Board of Directors of Wavecom (NASDAQ: WVCM) today announced its recommendation to its securityholders, after thorough review of the unsolicited tender offer by Gemalto S.A. As a result of this review, the Board unanimously considers that the financial terms of the Gemalto Offer are clearly insufficient and has determined that this Offer is not in the best interest of Wavecom, its shareholders and employees.


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Innova Card and Wavecom launch an optimized security and communication architecture for EPOS terminals


La Ciotat and Issy-les-Moulineaux, France  :  October 29, 2008             General


Innova Card and Wavecom today announced the launch of a ground-breaking hardware reference design for wireless EPOS (Electronic Point of Sale) terminals. The flexible and robust solution provides the possibility to integrate multiple communications technologies without changing the payment and security software. It will simplify the design and certification process and significantly reduce time to market for manufacturers of EPOS terminals. 


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Sierra Wireless Reports Third Quarter 2008 Results


Vancouver (Canada)  :  October 28, 2008             Financial



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Sierra Wireless developing world's fastest mobile broadband device for Telstra's Next G™ network


Vancouver (Canada)  :  October 23, 2008             General


Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR - TSX: SW) is working with mobile broadband industry leaders to almost triple the speed of mobile broadband devices. In collaboration with Telstra, Qualcomm, and Ericsson, Sierra Wireless is developing the first wireless data devices for the HSPA+ standard, which offer peak download speeds of 21 megabits per second (Mbps) over Telstra’s super-fast Next G™ network – three times faster than currently available HSPA modems. Shipments for customer trials are expected to begin in coming months, with a commercial launch to follow.


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inSIM technology will ensure reliable cellular connections for machine-to-machine devices in Brazil


São Paulo, Brazil and Paris, France  :  October 23, 2008             General


Vivo, Oberthur Technologies and Wavecom today announced that the Brazilian carrier is testing with the goal of validation the SIM equipped inSIM® (Subscriber Identity Module) technology for its machine-to-machine (M2M) subscription offer. The 3 companies combine their strengths in their own domains (mobile operator, wireless connectivity, SIM secured element) to deliver one solution, fully integrated, ready to be deployed.


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Sierra Wireless delivers a new compact, high-value wireless broadband solution


Vancouver (Canada)  :  October 22, 2008             General


Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR - TSX: SW) today announced the availability of the AirLink™ Raven XE, a high-value 3G Ethernet gateway that provides powerful, intelligent, high speed wireless connectivity in a compact, cost effective package. Powered by ALEOS™ and a robust ARM9 processor, and equipped with a 10/100 Ethernet port, the Raven XE 3G Ethernet gateway is ideally suited for applications requiring 24/7 remote monitoring and the capability to quickly send and receive large files such as photos or interactive media content.


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Wavecom Third Quarter 2008 Financial Results and Strategic Update


Issy-les-Moulineaux, France  :  October 22, 2008             Financial


Wavecom S.A. today announced financial results for its third quarter 2008 ending September 30, 2008 and a strategic review of its business.


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Timing of Sierra Wireless Third Quarter 2008 Financial Results


Vancouver (Canada)  :  October 21, 2008             Financial


Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR - TSX: SW) will release its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2008 on Tuesday, October 28, 2008. Sierra Wireless President and CEO, Jason Cohenour, and CFO, David McLennan, will hold a conference call with analysts and investors to discuss the results at 5:30 PM Eastern time the same day.


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Alpha Micro moves into 3G market with Sierra Wireless


Sherborne St John (United Kingdom) and Vancouver (Canada)  :  October 21, 2008             General


Alpha Micro Components, a leading international distributor of electronic components today announced a new distributor agreement with Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR – TSX: SW). This agreement marks Alpha Micro’s advance into the 3G embedded wide area wireless market and enables the distributor to complement and expand its existing portfolio, by offering customers the chance to embed mobile broadband connectivity into their products. Alpha Micro’s customers need to access increasingly larger sized files and data, coming in the form of surveillance photographs, video streaming and data logs. 3G technology facilitates this access and allows users to transmit such volumes of data due to its faster data transmission and higher bandwidth connectivity, which in time will be essential for machine-to-machine (M2M) markets.


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Wavecom awarded trophy for excellence in Corporate Governance from EthiFinance "Les Etoiles"


Issy-les-Moulineaux, France  :  October 16, 2008             General


Wavecom S.A. received the distinction of being awarded the 2008 trophy for excellence in Corporate Governance from EthiFinance an independent extra-financial research agency dedicated to the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) assessment required by Socially Responsible investors (SRI).


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Wavecom board considers Gemalto's hostile offer inadequate


Issy-les-Moulineaux, France  :  October 9, 2008             General


After due and careful consideration of Gemalto’s unsolicited offer to take control of Wavecom, the board of directors of Wavecom has reached the conclusion that Gemalto’s hostile offer is not in the best interests of Wavecom, its shareholders and employees.


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Wavecom comments on Gemalto's Unsolicited offer


Issy-les-Moulineaux, France  :  October 7, 2008             General


Wavecom was informed yesterday that Gemalto filed an unsolicited offer to take control of Wavecom.


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Avnet Memec and Wavecom Announce Extension of Distribution Agreement for Wireless M2M Solutions


Munich, Germany and Issy-les-Moulineaux, France  :  October 1, 2008             General


Avnet Memec, the highly specialised semiconductor distributor of Avnet Electronics Marketing EMEA, announced today the extension of its distribution agreement with Wavecom SA. The strategic partnership will be extended to the UK and Ireland. Already one year ago Wavecom and Avnet Memec extended their existing relationship with Italy, Greece and Turkey to include Germany, France, Switzerland and Austria.


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OneAccess selects Sierra Wireless HSPA Embedded Module for Business Access Router


Paris (France) and Vancouver (Canada)  :  September 29, 2008             General


Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR - TSX: SW) and OneAccess today announced that OneAccess has selected Sierra Wireless HSPA embedded modules to provide 3.5G mobile broadband connectivity for the new ONECell35 business router. The ONECell35 uses existing 3.5G network infrastructure offered by most mobile operators to provide users with high speed mobile data access.


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New Sierra Wireless embedded module enables market expansion with 900 MHz HSPA frequency support


Vancouver (Canada)  :  September 29, 2008             General


Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR - TSX: SW) today introduced the MC8792V, the newest module added to the Company’s growing line of embedded modules. Designed for HSPA networks, the MC8792V is the first Sierra Wireless embedded module to offer 900 MHz frequency band support, providing new and existing original equipment manufacturer (OEM) customers the ability to expand their product offering with this feature-rich mobile broadband solution.


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Microboard chooses Sierra Wireless embedded modules for 3G connectivity


Itajuba (Brazil) and Vancouver (Canada)  :  September 27, 2008             General


Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR - TSX: SW) and Microboard today announced that Microboard has selected Sierra Wireless embedded modules to provide 3G wireless connectivity in the Microboard Ellite notebook computer. The Microboard Ellite 3G notebook is now available in Brazil with service on the Claro mobile broadband network, and can be found in the carrier stores. Claro offers to its customers a combination of the Microboard Ellite 3G notebook and broadband services for a one-year contract period on a monthly payment basis.


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MiX Telematics and Wavecom revolutionize tachograph data harvesting and fleet management


Hanover, Germany and Issy-les-Moulineaux, France  :  September 24, 2008             General


MiX Telematics and Wavecom SA announced the launch of a new tachograph data collection and fleet management solution, marketed exclusively by Continental as the VDO DLD. The VDO DLD is the first in a new breed of intelligent remote data harvesting systems which will make life easier and business more profitable for fleet managers worldwide.


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Sierra Wireless to present at the CIBC World Markets 7th Annual Eastern Institutional Investor Conference


Vancouver (Canada)  :  September 22, 2008             General


Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR – TSX:SW) today announced the company’s participation in the CIBC World Markets 7th Annual Eastern Institutional Investor Conference, to be held September 23 - 24, in Montreal, Quebec.


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Sogexi chooses Anyware Technologies to develop a Machine-to-Machine solution for the management of street lighting


Labège and Lyon, France  :  September 21, 2008             General



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Wavecom Announces World's First ATEX Approved GSM/GPRS Wireless Microprocessor


Issy-les-Moulineaux, France  :  September 19, 2008             General


The Wavecom Group today announced the availability of the WMP120 Wireless Microprocessor®, the world's first ATEX-approved GSM/GPRS solution for wireless machine-to-machine communication. The unique offering will greatly reduce time to market for developers and integrators of smart metering solutions and other devices operating in potentially explosive environments.


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Radiocrafts and Wavecom introduce Wireless M-Bus and ZigBee®-enabled GSM/GPRS/EDGE gateway for smart metering


Oslo, Norway and Issy-les-Moulineaux, France  :  September 18, 2008             General


Radiocrafts AS and Wavecom SA today announced the launch of a new GSM/GPRS/EDGE gateway for smart metering which embeds Wireless M-Bus and ZigBee, all in a very compact form factor. The Wireless M-Bus standard (EN 13757-4:2005) specifies the communication between water, gas, heat and electricity meters and concentrators, whereas ZigBee is a standard for monitoring and control applications using low power radio networking.


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Wavecom Wireless Microprocessor® at the heart of latest size- and cost-optimized Telular alarm communicator


Research Triangle Park, NC (USA)  :  September 16, 2008             General


Wavecom today announced that the Wavecom Wireless Microprocessor® WMP 100 is the cellular engine at the heart of the newest member of the Telguard® Digital family of alarm communicators: TG-11. Relying on the WMP 100 for cellular connectivity, the UL Listed TG-11 transmits alarm signals over the air if the telephone line has been disrupted, compromised, or when no wireline service is available. Telguard Digital is used in over 400,000 intrusion detection systems in homes and businesses across the U.S.


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Telstra delivers small, sleek, super-fast USB Modem


Sydney (Australia) and Vancouver (Canada)  :  September 12, 2008             General


Telstra today announced the new small, sleek, super-fast Telstra Turbo 7+ USB Series Modem from Sierra Wireless is now available on the turbo-charged Next G™ network.


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Sierra Wireless AirLink™ devices now available with events reporting capabilities


Vancouver (Canada)  :  September 10, 2008             General


Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR - TSX: SW) today announced that ALEOS™ embedded intelligence now includes events reporting capabilities available with the AirLink™ PinPoint X and PinPoint XT mobile gateways. The ALEOS Events Reporting Engine provides PinPoint customers with real-time event status in the host vehicle, such as “speed limit threshold crossed,” “door ajar,” or “siren engaged.” It is highly customizable and can be remotely managed, controlled, and configured through AceWare™ remote management software, giving users the flexibility to tailor the type and number of data messages sent, when they are sent, and who receives them, through the use of programmed triggers that allow customers to set specific information requirements for their PinPoint X and PinPoint XT mobile gateways.


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CalAmp Collaborates with Sierra Wireless to Integrate 3G Cellular Connectivity in New Wireless Meter Reading Communication Platform


Oxnard (California) and Atlanta (Georgia)  :  September 10, 2008             General


CalAmp (NASDAQ:CAMP) and Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR - TSX: SW) today announced that Sierra Wireless embedded modules have been selected to provide 3G wireless broadband connectivity for CalAmp’s recently launched WiMetry™ Internet Protocol-based wireless communications platform used in Automatic Meter Reading/Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMR/AMI) applications.


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Wavecom introduces new 3G GSM and CDMA solutions for wireless alarm, automotive and tracking


Issy les Moulineaux, France  :  September 9, 2008             General


Wavecom today introduced two new members of its sleek Q26 Series Wireless CPU® family. The new Q26 Extreme offers dual-mode 2G and 3G to enable data-intensive applications like real-time video streaming for the security or automotive industries. In addition, the new Q26 Elite offers CDMA 2000 1x wireless voice and data connectivity in the same form-factor, so customers can design their application once and connect using any cellular protocol, anywhere around the world. The new products are also footprint compatible with the existing popular Q2686 and Q2687 Classic (GSM/GPRS) and Q2687 (EDGE) Wireless CPU® devices in order to smooth product development and simplify the process of upgrading.


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Sierra Wireless expands software development toolkit for OEM customers


Vancouver (Canada)  :  September 4, 2008             General


Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR - TSX: SW) today announced the availability of a new software development kit (SDK) supporting Windows CE operating systems. The Windows CE SDK offers OEM (original equipment manufacturer) customers a more streamlined and cost efficient development cycle for devices using Sierra Wireless 3G embedded modules. This makes Sierra Wireless embedded modules a more viable connectivity option for devices using Windows CE to support applications in telematics, transportation, fleet management, navigation, and vending.


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AT&T introduces the AT&T USBConnect Mercury, delivering 3G Mobile Broadband speed with style


Dallas (Texas) and Vancouver (Canada)  :  September 2, 2008             General


Speed through the air with style. AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) and Sierra Wireless (Nasdaq:SWIR – TSX:SW) today announced the availability of the AT&T USBConnect Mercury, the newest and smallest addition to AT&T’s High Speed Packet Access (HSPA)-capable lineup of LaptopConnect devices on the nation’s fastest third-generation (3G) network.


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Wavecom Expands Global Sales Team Adding Seasoned Industry Executives to focus on Automotive


Issy-les-Moulineaux, France  :  September 2, 2008             General


The Wavecom Group today announced the creation of two new executive positions to bolster worldwide sales in the automotive sector by adding experienced executives to its global sales team. This re-enforced team will focus on the critical automotive market.


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Wavecom enhances Latin America presence with new office in Brazil


Research Triangle Park, NC (USA)  :  August 26, 2008             General


Wavecom announced today the formation of a local office in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Joining Wavecom as Country Manager is Otavio Silva. He will have broad responsibility for driving business growth in this important market. Brazil represents about 70% of the total South American market and is expected to grow exponentially in the coming years to become one of the world's largest M2M markets.


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Sierra Wireless USB Modem to be introduced to Switzerland by Swisscom


Vancouver (Canada)  :  August 19, 2008             General


Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR – TSX: SW) and Swisscom today announced the availability of the Sierra Wireless Compass™ 885 USB Modem to customers  in Switzerland. The Compass 885 USB modem offers Swisscom customers mobile broadband connectivity on the go, with fast, simple installation, a sleek and durable USB design, and the latest 3G wireless technology for optimal data speeds. Sold under the brand name “Unlimited USB Modem 885,” the Compass 885 is now available for as low as CHF 1.-* through Swisscom Shops, the company’s Web shop online at www.swisscom.ch, and other third party channels.


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Sierra Wireless Receives Notice Pursuant to NASDAQ Marketplace Rules


Vancouver (Canada)  :  August 14, 2008             General


Sierra Wireless, Inc. (NASDAQ:  SWIR, TSX:  SW) today announced that on August 8, 2008 it received a letter from the Staff of the Nasdaq Stock Market reviewing the Company’s compliance with Nasdaq Market Place Rule 4350(c)(4)(C) regarding the composition of the Company’s Nominating Committee.  The letter indicated that the Company had not been in compliance with the Rule; however it also acknowledged that the Company has now regained compliance, as described below.


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Sierra Wireless Completes Asset Purchase Agreement with Junxion, Inc.


Vancouver (Canada)  :  August 5, 2008             Financial


Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR - TSX: SW) announced today they have completed an agreement to purchase the assets of Junxion, Inc. effective immediately.


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Sierra Wireless to present at 2008 RBC Capital Markets Technology, Media and Communications Conference


Vancouver (Canada)  :  July 29, 2008             General


Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR – TSX:SW) today announced the company’s participation in the 2008 RBC Capital Markets Technology, Media and Communications Conference, to be held August 5 to 7, in San Francisco.


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NetComm's exclusive Telstra partnership delivers two wireless gateway devices


Sydney (Australia) and Vancouver (Canada)  :  July 24, 2008             General


Telstra, Australia’s leading telecommunications company, has partnered with NetComm Limited, Australia’s leading provider of data communication technology and the world’s leading 3G embedded module manufacturer, Sierra Wireless to launch a new mobile broadband device.


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Sierra Wireless Reports Second Quarter 2008 Results


Vancouver (Canada)  :  July 23, 2008             Financial



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Wavecom Announces Second Quarter 2008 Financial Results


Issy-les-Moulineaux, France  :  July 23, 2008             Financial


Wavecom S.A. today announced financial results for its second quarter 2008 ending June 30, 2008.


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Wavecom activates share repurchase program


Issy-les-Moulineaux, France  :  July 23, 2008             Financial


Today announced its intention to activate the share repurchase program under the authorization granted to the board of directors at its annual shareholders meeting held on May 14, 2008.


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Timing of Sierra Wireless Second Quarter 2008 Results


Vancouver (Canada)  :  July 17, 2008             Financial


Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR - TSX: SW) will release its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2008 after market close on Wednesday, July 23, 2008. Sierra Wireless President and CEO, Jason Cohenour, and CFO, David McLennan, will hold a conference call with analysts and investors to discuss the results at 5:30 PM Eastern time the same day.


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Newest, smallest, Sierra Wireless USB modem now available to Canadians from TELUS


Vancouver (Canada)  :  July 15, 2008             General



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Sierra Wireless Announces Termination of the Agreement to Acquire CradlePoint, Inc.


Vancouver (Canada)  :  July 7, 2008             Financial



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O2 introduces new Sierra Wireless USB Modem for wireless broadband in the United Kingdom


London (United Kingdom), Vancouver (Canada)  :  July 3, 2008             General


O2 and Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR – TSX: SW) today announced the world’s first commercial launch of the Sierra Wireless Compass™ 885 USB Modem on the O2 network in the UK. Designed for mobile professionals, laptop computer users and frequent travellers, the O2 Business USB modem has a smaller, more durable USB design with download speeds of up to 7.2 Mbps (megabits per second) and upload speeds of up to 2 Mbps. The O2 Business USB modem can be purchased through O2 direct, corporate and business sales channels and online at www.o2.co.uk.


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Wavecom welcomes four new centers of excellence


Issy-les-Moulineaux, France  :  June 24, 2008             General


Wavecom S.A. today announced the expansion of its Centers of Excellence (CoE) program to include four new Centers of Excellence across the globe, bringing the total number to six. This highly qualified worldwide network, is continuously trained by Wavecom and has proven knowledge in Wavecom technology and wireless connectivity. They draw on recognized expertise in hardware design, software and Open AT® embedded application development, system integration, testing, prototyping, certification and manufacturing, and can assist Wavecom customers in achieving their specific requirements for optimized, cost competitive systems fast.


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Sierra Wireless and Wavefront announce shortlisted applicants for Sierra Wireless - Wavefront Developer Program


Vancouver (Canada)  :  June 19, 2008             General


Sierra Wireless Inc. (SW:TO, SWIR:NASDAQ) and Wavefront™, the accelerated commercialization centre supporting the growth of British Columbia’s wireless and new media developer community, are pleased to announce the list of applicants selected to participate in the second phase of the Sierra Wireless - Wavefront Developer Program.


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ERCO & GENER selects Sierra Wireless embedded modules for mobile broadband connectivity


Vancouver (Canada)  :  June 18, 2008             General


Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR - TSX: SW) and ERCO & GENER today announced that ERCO & GENER has selected Sierra Wireless embedded modules to provide HSPA network connectivity for the GenPro 30e modem. ERCO & GENER designs, manufactures and markets communication systems for the French and export markets. The GenPro 30e modem is designed for M2M applications and is currently available in France and the European market.


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Wavecom celebrates 15 years of wireless innovation


Issy-les-Moulineaux, France  :  June 18, 2008             General


The year 1993 marked several milestones in the history of wireless communications. The number of GSM subscribers reached the symbolic figure of one million. Mobile data services were born, with the first SMS from phone to phone being sent in Finland. And three young engineers with a firm belief that the future would be wireless founded Wavecom.


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Sierra Wireless Updates Embedded Module Lineup with New Modules for HSPA networks


Vancouver (Canada)  :  June 17, 2008             General


Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR - TSX: SW) today announced two new additions to the company’s embedded module product line – the MC8790 and MC8790V embedded modules for HSPA networks. The Sierra Wireless MC8790 and MC8790V HSPA modules will offer a more cost-effective solution for OEM customers, while still providing the extensive feature set and high-end functionality that Sierra Wireless customers have come to expect from the company’s embedded modules.


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EDMI and Wavecom launch advanced automatic meter management in Australia and New Zealand


Issy-les-Moulineaux, France  :  June 17, 2008             General


Wavecom SA (NASDAQ: WVCM ; Eurolist AVM) today announced the collaboration with EDMI Limited (Singapore Exchange: EDMI) for launching the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) in Australia and New Zealand markets.


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Sierra Wireless to present at the Oppenheimer Annual Communications and Technology Conference


Vancouver (Canada)  :  June 2, 2008             General


Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR – TSX:SW) today announced the company’s participation in the Oppenheimer Annual Communications and Technology Conference, to be held June 3 to 4, in Boston.


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Sierra Wireless AirLink™ products now available in the United States with HSUPA network support


Vancouver (Canada)  :  June 2, 2008             General


Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR - TSX: SW) today announced that the AirLink™ HSUPA product line is now certified for use on the AT&T BroadbandConnect high-speed wireless network in the United States. The AirLink Raven X, Pinpoint X, and MP 881W are the first HSUPA-enabled standalone rugged mobile and M2M devices available to take full advantage of the faster data speeds provided by AT&T’s HSUPA network.


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Sierra Wireless to present at Lehman Brothers Worldwide Wireless and Wireline Conference


Vancouver (Canada)  :  May 27, 2008             General


Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR – TSX:SW) today announced the company’s participation in the Lehman Brothers Worldwide Wireless and Wireline Conference, to be held May 28 to 29, in New York.


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Sierra Wireless, Inc. Receives TSX Approval for Normal Course Issuer Bid


Vancouver (Canada)  :  May 21, 2008             Financial


Sierra Wireless, Inc. (NASDAQ: SWIR - TSX: SW) (“Sierra Wireless” or the “Company”) today announced that it has received approval from the Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSX") of its Notice of Intention to Make a Normal Course Issuer Bid (the "Bid").


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Sierra Wireless to present at the Seventh Annual JMP Securities Research Conference


Vancouver (Canada)  :  May 20, 2008             General


Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR - TSX: SW) today announced the company’s participation in the Seventh Annual JMP Securities Research Conference, held May 19 to 21 in San Francisco.


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Sierra Wireless to Launch Intelligent Vehicle Tracking and Mobile Resource Management Device


Vancouver (Canada)  :  May 20, 2008             General


Sierra Wireless today announced the newest addition to its AirLink™ product suite, the PinPoint XT – an intelligent device ideally suited for vehicle tracking, fleet management and telematics solutions. The PinPoint XT is expected to be widely available for GSM and CDMA networks worldwide in the second half of 2008.


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Sierra Wireless, Inc. Announces Normal Course Issuer Bid


Vancouver (Canada)  :  May 7, 2008             Financial


Sierra Wireless, Inc. (NASDAQ: SWIR - TSX: SW) (“Sierra Wireless”) today announced its intention to seek regulatory approval which, if obtained, will allow it to purchase up to 1,567,378 of its Common Shares by way of a normal course issuer bid (the “Bid”) on the Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”) and the NASDAQ Global Market, representing approximately 5% of the Common Shares outstanding as of the date of this announcement.


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Sierra Wireless Adds IPsec VPN to AirLink™ Product Line


Vancouver (Canada)  :  May 6, 2008             General


Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR - TSX: SW) today announced the addition of IPsec virtual private network (VPN) security enhancements to ALEOS™, the robust embedded intelligence available exclusively in the Sierra Wireless line of AirLink™ intelligent wireless gateways.  This enhancement will greatly improve data security on the ALEOS-powered AirLink X and XT platforms, which include the Raven X, PinPoint X and Raven XT.


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Sierra Wireless Reports First Quarter 2008 Results


Vancouver (Canada)  :  April 29, 2008             Financial



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New software solution from Wavecom helps protect valuable enterprise data


Issy-les-Moulineaux, France  :  April 29, 2008             General


As wireless M2M (machine-to-machine) products become more and more sophisticated, the data that they generate are increasingly valuable to the enterprises using it. Designers of such products are therefore often faced with information security and reliability as a key request. Security issues may be related to the device itself and its hosted applications or data, to the TCP/IP link between a field device and the back-end servers, or specifically to the GSM, GPRS or EDGE connection.


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Wavecom Announces First Quarter 2008 Financial Results


Issy-les-Moulineaux, France  :  April 23, 2008             Financial


Wavecom S.A. today announced financial results for its first quarter 2008 ending March 31, 2008.


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Timing of Sierra Wireless First Quarter 2008 Results


Vancouver (Canada)  :  April 22, 2008             General


Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR - TSX: SW) will release its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2008 after market close on Tuesday, April 29, 2008. Sierra Wireless President and CEO, Jason Cohenour, and CFO, David McLennan, will hold a conference call with analysts and investors to discuss the results at 5:30 PM Eastern time the same day.


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Sierra Wireless and Agnik to jointly market vehicle tracking and diagnostics solution


Columbia (Maryland, US) and Vancouver (Canada)  :  April 15, 2008             General


Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR - TSX: SW) and Agnik today announced an agreement to jointly market Agnik’s MineFleet® predictive vehicle data mining system along with the line of AirLink™ vehicle tracking solutions offered by Sierra Wireless.


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Sierra Wireless and Wavefront to Launch Developer Challenge


Vancouver (Canada)  :  April 9, 2008             General


Sierra Wireless Inc. (SW:TO, SWIR:NASDAQ) and Wavefront™, a commercialization accelerator for the British Columbia Wireless and New Media industries, today announced the launch of the “Sierra Wireless - Wavefront Developer Challenge.”   


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Alcatel-Lucent selects Sierra Wireless embedded modules for secure high-speed mobile broadband access


Vancouver (Canada)  :  April 8, 2008             General


Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR - TSX: SW)  today announced that Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE : ALU) has selected Sierra Wireless to supply embedded modules for its ground-breaking wireless laptop security, management, and tracking system, the OmniAccess 3500 Nonstop Laptop Guardian (NLG). The NLG is currently available to enterprises through Sprint as the SprintSecure Laptop Guardian.  Sierra Wireless is also working with Alcatel-Lucent on expansion and future generations of the NLG for 3G networks.


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Sierra Wireless Announces Acquisition of Cradlepoint, Inc.


Vancouver (Canada)  :  April 7, 2008             Financial


Sierra Wireless, Inc. (NASDAQ:  SWIR, TSX:  SW) announced today a definitive agreement to acquire CradlePoint, Inc. (“CradlePoint”), a privately-held developer and supplier of wireless networking products and docking solutions for mobile enterprise, industrial and consumer applications.  


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CalAmp Teams with Sierra Wireless for Broadband Connectivity in Public Safety Mobile Data Networks


Las Vegas (Nevada, US)  :  April 2, 2008             General


Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR - TSX: SW) and CalAmp Corp. (NASDAQ: CAMP) today announced that Sierra Wireless embedded modules have been selected to provide mobile broadband connectivity for CalAmp’s recently launched Dataradio CiPHR IP Router/Radio Modem, a rugged wireless data communications and networking platform for public safety applications over cellular networks.


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Wavecom Introduces Q52 Omni Wireless CPU®


Issy-les-Moulineaux, France  :  April 2, 2008             General


Wavecom today announced a groundbreaking combination of cellular, satellite and GPS technology (select models) on a single device: the Wavecom Q52 Omni Wireless CPU®. Based on Wavecom Wireless Microprocessor® technology, the Q52 Omni embodies unprecedented integration by embedding control of all three technologies on a single processor, enabling significant cost savings over existing multiprocessor solutions. The powerful, built-in ARM9 processor and included Open AT® Software Suite allow developers to develop, embed and execute their applications directly on the device.


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Sprint and Sierra Wireless to deliver high-speed data connectivity and more with nation's smallest mobile broadband USB modem


Las Vegas (Nevada, US)  :  April 1, 2008             General


Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR - TSX: SW) and Sprint (NYSE: S) today announced the upcoming launch of the Sierra Wireless Compass™ 597, the nation’s smallest USB modem for mobile broadband networks.  About the size of a pack of gum, the Sierra Wireless Compass 597 USB modem operates on the Sprint Mobile Broadband Network to provide customers convenient high-speed access to email and online applications from their desktops or laptops, keeping them connected and productive.


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Sierra Wireless adds Wi-Fi to AirLink™ MP rugged in-vehicle modems


Las Vegas (Nevada, US)  :  April 1, 2008             General


Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR - TSX: SW) today announced a significant enhancement to its line of AirLink™ MP rugged in-vehicle modems. The new MP 595W, MP 880W and MP 881W modems, which are scheduled for commercial shipments later this quarter, include an 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi hotspot and full routing capabilities to simplify installation and communication between the modems and peripheral equipment. This addition will also allow customers to access their mobile broadband coverage while outside the vehicle, providing additional freedom and flexibility.


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Tattletale Chooses Wavecom to Enable Pioneering Portable Alarm System


Research Triangle Park, NC (USA)  :  April 1, 2008             General


Tattletale Portable Alarm Systems, Inc. today announced it has chosen Wavecom as the single source for cellular wireless technology to enable their pioneering portable alarm systems designed to protect any asset, anywhere in the U.S. or Canada.


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Twelve New Wavecom Wireless CPU® Devices now Fully Certified for U.S. Networks


Research Triangle Park, NC (USA)  :  March 31, 2008             General


Wavecom today announced complete certification of twelve Wireless CPU® products for use in the U.S. Designed specifically for machine-to-machine applications, the devices all support the innovative Wavecom low-cost-of-ownership, single-CPU architecture.


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Wavecom sets new standards for embedded wireless design launching Open AT® Software Suite 2.0


Issy-les-Moulineaux, France  :  March 19, 2008             General


Wavecom, today announced the commercial availability of its Open AT® Software Suite 2.0.


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Wavecom awarded trophy for Innovation by automotive group PSA Peugeot Citroën


Issy-les-Moulineaux, France  :  March 13, 2008             General


Wavecom S.A. received the distinction of being awarded the 2008 trophy for innovation at a ceremony organized by the group Automotive Design (ADN) Center of PSA in Vélizy (France) last Monday, March 10. This year's award for innovation was given to Wavecom in recognition of its revolutionary inSIM® embedded SIM concept.


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ORBCOMM and Wavecom enter into joint marketing agreement


Fort Lee, USA and Issy-les-Moulineaux, France  :  March 11, 2008              


ORBCOMM (Nasdaq: ORBC), announced today that it has signed a joint marketing agreement with Wavecom (Nasdaq: WVCM) whereby the two companies will work together to address the growing demand for devices that combine both satellite and terrestrial wireless communications.


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New Sierra Wireless USB modem fits more style, features into less space


Vancouver (Canada)  :  March 4, 2008             General


Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR - TSX: SW) today introduced the latest, and the smallest, addition to its USB modem product line. Scheduled for commercial availability early in the second quarter of this year, the Compass™ 597 USB modem combines high-speed mobile broadband access to EV-DO Revision A networks with a microSD card slot for convenient storage, all in a cleanly designed USB stick that is smaller than any available today.


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Sierra Wireless embedded module selected by NEC for integration in new notebook for Japan


Vancouver (Canada)  :  February 21, 2008             General


Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR - TSX: SW)  today announced that NEC’s LaVie G type J  notebook computer with the integrated Sierra Wireless MC8780 embedded module is now certified and available for use on the NTT DoCoMo network.  The LaVie G type J notebook with the Sierra Wireless MC8780 module supports the NTT DoCoMo HSDPA flat rate service and is NEC’s first consumer platform with an embedded HSDPA module.


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Sierra Wireless to present at CIBC World Markets 2008 Whistler Institutional Investor Conference


Vancouver (Canada)  :  February 19, 2008             General


Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR - TSX: SW) today announced the company’s participation in the CIBC World Markets 2008 Whistler Institutional Investor Conference, to be held February 20 to 23 in Whistler, British Columbia, Canada.


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Sierra Wireless Embedded Modules Provide Communications Link for Becker Marine Systems' umc.global Network


Barcelona (Spain)  :  February 13, 2008             General


Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR - TSX: SW) and Becker Marine Systems Communication today announced that Becker Marine Systems has integrated the Sierra Wireless MC8780 and the MC5725 embedded modules into its umc.connect communication server, which provides a critical link for mariners worldwide who stay in touch using the Becker Marine Systems Communication umc.global network.


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LANCOM selects Sierra Wireless HSPA Embedded Module for Mobile Broadband Router


Barcelona (Spain)  :  February 12, 2008             General


Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR - TSX: SW) and LANCOM Systems today announced that LANCOM has selected the Sierra Wireless MC8780 embedded module to provide mobile broadband connectivity for the LANCOM 1751 UMTS router. A business VPN router with integrated UMTS and ADSL2+ modems, the LANCOM 1751 UMTS router utilizes the integrated Sierra Wireless module to offer HSxPA network access at peak data speeds of up to 7.2 megabits per second (Mbps) on the downlink and up to 2.0 Mbps on the uplink.


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Sierra Wireless introduces AirLink™ Mobile and M2M product line to European market


Barcelona (Spain)  :  February 11, 2008             General


Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR - TSX: SW) today announced the availability of the AirLink™ line of intelligent Mobile and M2M devices throughout Europe. Commercial shipments are expected to begin in the second quarter of 2008, and Sierra Wireless is featuring the AirLink Mobile and M2M product line in the company’s pavilion, located on the Avenue at AV99, at Mobile World Congress, held February 11 - 14 in Barcelona, Spain.


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Sierra Wireless debuts new USB modem and ExpressCard


Barcelona (Spain)  :  February 11, 2008             General


Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR - TSX: SW) has added two new products to its lineup of HSPA mobile broadband modems. The AirCard® 885E ExpressCard and the Compass™ 885 USB modem are small, full-featured, and offer the latest high-speed mobile broadband technology for use worldwide. Both products are on display for the first time this week in the Sierra Wireless pavilion (AV99) at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain.


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Wavecom Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2007 Financial Results


Issy-les-Moulineaux, France  :  February 7, 2008             Financial


Wavecom S.A. today announced financial results for its fourth quarter and full year 2007 ending December 31, 2007.


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Wavecom announces acquisition of Anyware Technologies, a leader in M2M Solutions and Services


Issy-les-Moulineaux, France  :  February 1, 2008             General


Wavecom S.A. today announced that it signed a definitive agreement to acquire Anyware Technologies, an industry leader in machine-to-machine (M2M) client-server software solutions located in Toulouse, France.


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Sierra Wireless Reports Fourth Quarter 2007 Results


Vancouver (Canada)  :  January 31, 2008             Financial


Sierra Wireless is reporting fourth quarter 2007 results.


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Wavecom and Ingenico join forces to set up new horizons for wireless electronic payments


Issy-les-Moulineaux, France  :  January 28, 2008             General


Wavecom SA (NASDAQ: WVCM ; Eurolist AVM) today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding that sets the framework for co-development of future wireless payment electronics terminals with Ingenico.


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Timing of Sierra Wireless Fourth Quarter and 2007 Results


Vancouver (Canada)  :  January 24, 2008             Financial


Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR - TSX: SW) will release its financial results for the quarter and the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007 after market close on Thursday, January 31, 2008. Sierra Wireless President and CEO, Jason Cohenour, and CFO, David McLennan, will hold a conference call with analysts and investors to discuss the results at 5:30 PM Eastern time the same day.


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Sierra Wireless Updates Embedded Module Lineup with Two New Modules for OEM Customers


Vancouver (Canada)  :  January 24, 2008             General


Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR - TSX: SW) today announced two new additions to the company’s embedded module product line – the MC8785V embedded module for HSPA networks, and the MC5727 embedded module for EV-DO Revision A networks.


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BSQUARE and Sierra Wireless Collaborate to Reduce Development Time and Cost for OEMs Adding 3G Cellular Capability to Embedded Devices


Bellevue (Washington) and Vancouver (Canada)  :  January 15, 2008             General


BSQUARE (Nasdaq: BSQR) and Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR - TSX: SW) today announced a strategic technology initiative designed to reduce development time and cost for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) integrating Sierra Wireless embedded modules into Windows Mobile and Windows Embedded CE powered devices. These devices may be used for applications as varied as data collection, navigation, and point-of-sale solutions.


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Wavecom adds an Open AT® version of GR64 to its Wireless CPU® family


Issy-les-Moulineaux, France  :  January 14, 2008             General


Wavecom SA (NASDAQ: WVCM; Euronext compartment B: AVM - ISIN: FR0000073066), today announced the introduction of the Q64 Wireless CPU®, an enhanced version of the GR64 that is powered by Wavecom's Wireless Microprocessor® WMP100.


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Sunlink International integrates Wavecom Q24 Plus Wireless CPU® in Taxi4U service


Issy-les-Moulineaux, France  :  January 9, 2008             General


Wavecom S.A. today announced that Sunlink International Holdings Limited ("Sunlink")'s affiliated company, Spaceinet Sunlink Limited ("Spaceinet Sunlink"), has selected the Wavecom Wireless CPU® Q24 Plus for their intelligent dispatch system for the taxi industry.


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