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Sierra Wireless selected by Microboard to provide embedded modules for 3G connectivity in laptops

Telecomworldwire, August 28, 2008

TELECOMWORLDWIRE-28 August 2008-Sierra Wireless selected by Microboard to provide embedded modules for 3G connectivity in laptops(C)1994-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD http://www.m2.com

Sierra Wireless (Nasdaq:SWIR) (TSX: SW), a provider of modems and software for mobile broadband networks, and Microboard, a laptop and desktop manufacturer, announced on Wednesday (27 August) that Microboard has selected Sierra Wireless' embedded modules to provide 3G wireless connectivity in the Microboard Ellite notebook computer.

The integrated Sierra Wireless 3G embedded module in the Microboard Ellite 3G notebook reportedly offers an always available, reliable connection to e-mail, the Internet, and corporate networks, simplifying connectivity.

Sierra Wireless also provides Microboard customers with Sierra Wireless's own Watcher software for easy connection management. 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.

Financial details were not available.

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