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Sierra Wireless 4G LTE Tri-Fi Hotspot, Nation's First to Support 4G LTE, 4G WiMAX and 3G, Available May 18 Exclusively from Sprint


OVERLAND PARK, Kan., and VANCOUVER, British Columbia  :  May 9, 2012             General


Sprint (NYSE: S) and Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR) (TSX: SW) today announced the May 18 availability of the first-ever device to combine 4G connections over LTE and WiMAX networks, Sierra Wireless™ 4G LTE Tri-Fi Hotspot for the Sprint network. Sierra Wireless Tri-Fi Hotspot provides the best combination of speed and coverage to Sprint customers as the upcoming 4G LTE network expands and allows families, small businesses and traveling co-workers to easily share high-speed connections.


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Sierra Wireless introduces programmability to AirLink® wireless gateways to accelerate and simplify the creation of M2M applications


Vancouver, Canada  :  May 8, 2012             General


Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR) (TSX: SW) today announced the release of the ALEOS™ Application Framework, including an integrated development environment, feature-rich libraries, and a comprehensive set of tools that can be used to develop custom machine-to-machine (M2M) applications on top of the proven ALEOS embedded intelligence platform. The ALEOS Application Framework enables developers using AirLink® wireless gateways to integrate “intelligence on the edge” for more efficient, cost-effective deployment and operation of M2M solutions.


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Sierra Wireless to participate in Jefferies Global Technology, Internet, Media, and Telecom Conference 2012


Vancouver, Canada  :  May 4, 2012             Financial


Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR) (TSX: SW) today announced its participation in the Jefferies Global Technology, Internet, Media, and Telecom Conference 2012, which will be held at the Westin Hotel in New York City. David McLennan, Chief Financial Officer, is scheduled to present on Monday, May 7, at 2:15 PM Eastern time.


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Sierra Wireless Reports First Quarter 2012 Results


Vancouver, Canada  :  May 3, 2012             Financial



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Sierra Wireless expands options for 3G in M2M with new AirPrime™ Q2698 embedded module


Vancouver, Canada  :  May 2, 2012             General


Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR) (TSX: SW) today announced a new and important addition to its AirPrime™ Q Series of embedded wireless modules. The AirPrime Q2698 adds support for 3G HSPA+ on five frequency bands to the popular AirPrime Q Series, along with support for 2G GSM/GPRS/EDGE on four frequency bands, making it compatible with networks worldwide and therefore ideal for global deployments. The Q2698 is also programmable, enabling the development of embedded M2M applications with the Sierra Wireless Open AT® Application Framework. This means that customers already using AirPrime Q series modules can seamlessly migrate from 2G to 3G, using the same hardware platform design and embedded applications they had developed for earlier products.


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Sierra Wireless to Report First Quarter 2012 Results on May 3, 2012


Vancouver, Canada  :  April 19, 2012             Financial


Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR) (TSX: SW) will release financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 after market close on Thursday, May 3, 2012. Sierra Wireless President and CEO, Jason Cohenour, and CFO, David McLennan, will host a conference call and webcast with analysts and investors to review the results at 5:30 PM Eastern Daylight Time the same day. A live slide presentation will be available for viewing during the call from the link provided below.


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DNA first to launch new Sierra Wireless 4G LTE mobile hotspot in EMEA


Vancouver, Canada and Vantaa, Finland  :  April 16, 2012             General


Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR) (TSX: SW) and DNA today announced that the new AirCard® 762S mobile hotspot is now available from DNA. The  DNA 4G WLAN Mokkula, as it is called, provides a 4G LTE connection for up to 10 Wi-Fi enabled devices at once on the DNA LTE network, ideal for a family or team of colleagues carrying multiple devices. Laptops, tablets, cameras, and portable gaming devices can be connected on-the-go to a high-speed connection fully capable of handling large files and media streaming. This is the first European launch for the AirCard 76xS product family, which was unveiled at Mobile World Congress in late February.


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Industry-leading M2M application framework from Sierra Wireless accelerates solutions for 3G networks


Vancouver, Canada and Barcelona, Spain  :  February 27, 2012             General


Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR) (TSX: SW) today announced that transitioning embedded M2M solutions from 2G to 3G networks is now both easier and smoother, thanks to the availability of the Open AT® Application Framework on a 3G version of the AirPrime™ SL Series, the SL808x embedded wireless module. For the first time, customers can build M2M application software once and deploy it in any market worldwide, or seamlessly migrate from 2G to 3G.


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Sierra Wireless unveils second generation of AirCard mobile hotspots for 4G LTE networks


Vancouver, Canada and Barcelona, Spain  :  February 27, 2012             General


Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR) (TSX: SW) today unveiled its newest family of AirCard® mobile hotspots for 4G LTE networks. Following on the success of the AirCard 754S, the new AirCard 760S, AirCard 762S, and AirCard 763S offer several feature enhancements, including an improved user interface, longer battery life, and expanded frequency band support across the product family, providing variants compatible with most common frequency band combinations around the world. The new mobile hotspots are expected to launch in select markets in North America, Australia, Asia, and Europe over the next couple of months.


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Beeldhorloge selects Sierra Wireless module for wearable mHealth solution


Vancouver, Canada  :  February 24, 2012             General


Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR) (TSX: SW) today announced that Beeldhorloge, based in the Netherlands, has selected a Sierra Wireless AirPrime™ embedded module to provide wireless connectivity for the Pictowatch. The Pictowatch is designed to assist individuals with cognitive disorders – such as dyschrony (a condition whereby the sufferer is unable to recognize what time of day it is), ADHD, dementia and Asperger’s Syndrome – in managing daily routines.


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Nespresso selects Sierra Wireless to provide a comprehensive remote management solution for its range of professional coffee machines


Vancouver, Canada  :  February 21, 2012             General


Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR) (TSX: SW) today announced that Nestlé Nespresso SA, the pioneer and market leader in highest-quality portioned premium coffee, has selected Sierra Wireless to provide a comprehensive machine-to-machine (M2M) cloud platform and hardware solution to provide connectivity for Nespresso coffee machines used in restaurants, hotels, offices, and luxury retail boutiques.


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Sierra Wireless Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2011 Results


Vancouver, Canada  :  February 9, 2012             Financial



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Sierra Wireless to Report Fourth Quarter and Annual 2011 Results on February 9, 2012


Vancouver, Canada  :  January 26, 2012             Financial


Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR) (TSX: SW) will release financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2011 after market close on Thursday, February 9, 2012. Sierra Wireless President and CEO, Jason Cohenour, and CFO, David McLennan, will host a conference call and webcast with analysts and investors to review the results at 5:30 PM Eastern Standard Time the same day. A live slide presentation will be available for viewing during the call from the link provided below.


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Panasonic Selects Sierra Wireless 4G LTE Modules for Toughpad™ A1 Tablet in North America


Vancouver, Canada and Secaucus, NJ  :  January 10, 2012             General


Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR) (TSX: SW) and Panasonic today announced that Sierra Wireless will provide 4G LTE internal modems in the new rugged Toughpad™ A1 (#Toughpad), Android™-powered business tablet. The purpose-built slate, scheduled to start shipping in the spring of 2012, targets mission-critical and highly mobile workers in markets like aviation, construction, field sales and the public sector, where exposure to extreme environments is a constant challenge and the consequence of a failure is significant.


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Sierra Wireless launches 4G LTE AirLink™ Intelligent Gateway – Certified on the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE mobile broadband network


Vancouver, Canada  :  January 6, 2012             General


Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR) (TSX: SW) today announced that the AirLink™ GX440 4G LTE rugged wireless gateway has received certification to operate on the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network. The Sierra Wireless AirLink GX440 delivers the higher bandwidth required by applications including high-quality wireless video surveillance, multi-data-stream wireless connections to branch locations, or mobile office applications for public safety and field service activities.


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Sierra Wireless, Inc. receives TSX approval for Normal Course Issuer Bid


Vancouver, Canada  :  December 14, 2011             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 participate in the Barclays Capital Global Technology Conference


Vancouver, Canada  :  December 5, 2011             Financial


Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR) (TSX: SW) today announced its participation in the Barclays Capital 2011 Global Technology Conference, which will be held at The Palace Hotel in San Francisco. Jason Cohenour, Sierra Wireless President and Chief Executive Officer, is scheduled to present on Thursday, December 8, 2011 at 10:00 AM Pacific time / 1:00 PM Eastern time.


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Sierra Wireless and ACTIA collaborate on wireless platform for remote vehicle management and emergency services


Vancouver, Canada  :  November 21, 2011             General


Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR) (TSX: SW) and ACTIA today announced that the ACTIA Group, an international provider of value-added electronic equipment for the automotive market, has selected Sierra Wireless AirPrime™ AR Series modules to provide high-performance connectivity for its latest in-vehicle technology platform. AirPrime AR Series modules were designed and developed to achieve the highest level of compliance with automotive specifications, providing an unmatched level of quality and performance under harsh operating conditions.


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Sierra Wireless launches world's smallest cellular module


Vancouver, Canada  :  November 14, 2011             General


Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR) (TSX: SW) today announced a new addition to its line of embedded wireless modules, launching the industry’s smallest cellular solution for machine-to-machine (M2M) communications. Drawing on 15 years of experience in M2M, the Sierra Wireless AirPrime™ WS6318 module provides essential M2M connectivity in a smaller, simpler, and highly innovative package.


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HARMAN and Sierra Wireless bring high-speed 4G/LTE broadband connectivity to the dashboard and on the road


Karlsbad, Germany  :  November 9, 2011             General


HARMAN, the leading global audio and infotainment group (NYSE:HAR), is advancing the integration of LTE module into production-ready infotainment systems and announced it is now ready to begin road  tests through LTE-networked areas in Europe. Tests in the US will follow. Test vehicles will be equipped with the latest infotainment system platform technology integrating  an AirPrime™ embedded wireless module developed by Sierra Wireless, a leader in high-speed mobile computing and wireless machine-to-machine communication (NASDAQ:SWIR) (TSX:SW). The seamless collaboration between HARMAN and Sierra Wireless underlines HARMAN’s leadership in technological innovation that enables the “always connected car” with several online services. As LTE continues to emerge as the next generation broadband connection to the car, HARMAN and Sierra Wireless allow drivers to have a truly connected driving experience by giving them access to a vast array of web content and services right from the cloud.


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Sierra Wireless Reports Third Quarter 2011 Results


Vancouver, Canada  :  November 2, 2011             Financial



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Sprint and Sierra Wireless collaborate to accelerate development and deployment of connected devices


Vancouver, Canada and Overland Park, Kan.  :  November 2, 2011             General


Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR) (TSX: SW) and Sprint (NYSE:S) today announced they are collaborating to help application developers, product manufacturers, and machine-to-machine (M2M) service providers get new solutions up and running on the Nationwide Sprint Network more quickly and cost-effectively. The two companies will co-market the Sierra Wireless AirVantage™ M2M Cloud Platform. Sprint M2M partners and customers can use the AirVantage cloud platform to develop, deploy, and manage all aspects of their M2M applications, including the operation of the communications device and connected products or machines.


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Industry leaders join to provide open source tools and protocols to simplify development of M2M solutions


Vancouver, Canada  :  November 1, 2011             General


Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR) (TSX: SW) and the Eclipse Foundation today announced the formation of a new Industry Working Group to define and implement an open standard platform for the software development tools used in developing machine-to-machine (M2M) communications applications. IBM and Eurotech are also founding members of the M2M Industry Working Group, which is open to any organization with an interest in M2M solutions, including both vendors and potential clients.


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Sierra Wireless to Report Third Quarter 2011 Results on November 2, 2011


Vancouver, Canada  :  October 20, 2011             Financial


Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR) (TSX: SW) will release financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 after market close on Wednesday, November 2, 2011. Sierra Wireless President and CEO, Jason Cohenour, and CFO, David McLennan, will host a conference call and webcast with analysts and investors to review the results at 5:30 PM Eastern Daylight Time the same day. A live slide presentation will be available for viewing during the call from the link provided below.


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GÖRLITZ selects Sierra Wireless to provide cellular connection for metering router


Vancouver, Canada  :  October 4, 2011             General


Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR) (TSX: SW) today announced that GÖRLITZ AG, a leading manufacturer of advanced meter reading (AMR) and energy information management systems, has selected Sierra Wireless to provide the wireless connectivity solution for its Ethernet / GPRS router. The router connects to energy meters, allowing utilities to remotely collect energy usage data.


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Sierra Wireless USB modem now available on Telstra 4G


Vancouver, Canada and Sydney, Australia  :  September 27, 2011             General


Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR) (TSX: SW)  and Telstra today announced that the Telstra USB 4G mobile broadband modem (also known as the Sierra Wireless AirCard® 320U) is now available to Telstra and BigPond customers, providing laptop users with access to the newly launched Telstra 4G LTE network.  Rivaling wired broadband speeds, Telstra 4G allows customers to do more things simultaneously, like viewing online photos and checking email while downloading a favorite TV show.  Business customers can take the network with them, multitasking on-the-go and quickly accessing shared folders and applications on a virtual private network.


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4G LTE Sierra Wireless U313 Turbo Stick launches today with Bell


Vancouver and Toronto, Canada  :  September 14, 2011             General


Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR) (TSX: SW) and Bell today announced that the 4G LTE Sierra Wireless U313 Turbo Stick (also known as the Sierra Wireless AirCard® 313U) is now available from Bell. Providing laptop users with mobile Internet access to Bell’s new 4G LTE network with speeds rivaling wired broadband, the 4G LTE Sierra Wireless U313 supports online work or play, including video streaming and online gaming, from anywhere within network coverage.


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Sierra Wireless to participate in the 2011 Citi Technology Conference


Vancouver, Canada  :  September 6, 2011             Financial


Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR) (TSX: SW) today announced its participation in the 2011 Citi Technology Conference, which will be held at the Hilton Hotel in New York City. Jason Cohenour, Sierra Wireless President and Chief Executive Officer, is scheduled to present on Thursday, September 8, at 9:35 AM Eastern time.


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Sierra Wireless Reports Second Quarter 2011 Results


Vancouver, Canada  :  August 4, 2011             Financial



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Sierra Wireless to participate in upcoming investor conferences


Vancouver, Canada  :  August 3, 2011             Financial


Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR) (TSX: SW) today announced the company’s upcoming participation in the following investor conferences in August:


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Sierra Wireless first to offer certified 4G modules on both major U.S. LTE networks


Vancouver, Canada  :  August 2, 2011             General


Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR) (TSX: SW) today announced that the company has achieved an important milestone in its 4G LTE product development programs. The Sierra Wireless AirPrime™ MC7700 embedded wireless module has achieved technical approval for the AT&T 4G LTE network, and the Sierra Wireless AirPrime MC7750 module has achieved technical approval for the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network, clearing the way for shipments to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) building products with integrated 4G connectivity on either of the major U.S.-based LTE networks.


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Sierra Wireless to Report Second Quarter 2011 Results on August 4, 2011


Vancouver, Canada  :  July 26, 2011             Financial


Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR) (TSX: SW) will release financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 after market close on Thursday, August 4, 2011. Sierra Wireless President and CEO, Jason Cohenour, and CFO, David McLennan, will host a conference call and webcast with analysts and investors to review the results at 6:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time the same day. A live slide presentation will be available for viewing during the call from the link provided below.


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Sierra Wireless to provide first 4G LTE devices for AT&T customers this summer


Vancouver, Canada  :  July 12, 2011             General


Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR) (TSX: SW) today announced it will supply the first devices for AT&T’s 4G LTE network. The AT&T Mobile Hotspot Elevate 4G (also known as the Sierra Wireless AirCard® 754S mobile hotspot) and the AT&T USBConnect Momentum 4G (the Sierra Wireless AirCard 313U USB modem) will enable mobile consumers and professionals to do more on-the-go from laptops, tablets, and other mobile devices. Both devices will be available to AT&T customers this summer.


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Newest Sierra Wireless AirLink™ gateway now available for the Sprint network


Vancouver, Canada  :  June 28, 2011             General


Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR) (TSX: SW) today announced that the AirLink™ GX400 multipurpose wireless gateway is now available for use on the nationwide Sprint 3G network.  Designed for versatility and powered by ALEOS™ embedded intelligence, the AirLink GX400 offers more than 100 configuration options and has a variety of hardware interfaces to suit a wide range of transportation, industrial machine-to-machine (M2M), and enterprise applications.  This range of software and hardware configuration options allows system integrators to standardize on a single gateway platform to serve the needs of all of their customers. The AirLink GX400 gateway makes deploying cellular M2M solutions faster, easier, and less expensive for product and application developers, system integrators, service providers, and end users.


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Sierra Wireless congratulates Connected World 2011 Value Chain Award Winners


Vancouver, Canada  :  June 20, 2011             General


Sierra Wireless is pleased to congratulate  the San Jose Police Department and EDC Technologies, Sierra Wireless customers who were honored last week at the 2011 Value Chain Awards in Chicago. Sponsored by Connected World magazine, the prestigious awards recognize successful adopters of M2M technology and connected devices, as determined by a panel of industry experts and analysts. The awards highlight collaboration across the M2M value chain, recognizing companies that have integrated multiple technologies such as wireless radio modules, network service and provisioning, and application software to make innovative M2M solutions a reality.


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Rogers brings LTE to nation's capital this summer


Toronto, ON  :  June 8, 2011             General


Rogers Communications Inc. announced today that it will launch commercial Long Term Evolution (LTE) services in Ottawa this summer. LTE will provide Ottawa residents with a mobile broadband experience similar to what they currently experience at work and at home. Rogers’ customers in Ottawa can now reserve Canada’s first LTE-ready Rocket™ stick manufactured by Sierra Wireless, another Canadian wireless leader, and be the first in line to experience the unparalleled connectivity that LTE will bring when it becomes available this summer.


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GeaCom selects Sierra Wireless to connect multilingual medical communication device to electronic health records


Vancouver, Canada and Duluth, MN  :  June 7, 2011             General


Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR) (TSX: SW) and GeaCom, Inc. today announced that GeaCom has selected a Sierra Wireless AirPrime™ embedded wireless module to provide the 3G wireless connection for GeaCom’s handheld multilingual medical communication system, called Phrazer®. The first system of its kind in the world, Phrazer is a handheld touchscreen device that helps patients and caregivers overcome differences in language, culture, or literacy to exchange critical medical information. With the integrated AirPrime MC8355 embedded wireless module, the Phrazer device can instantly access and update patient information within an electronic health records (EHR) system, even at an accident site or while in transit to hospital, using a cellular data network.


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