Premier Wireless Solutions and Sierra Wireless announce Distribution Partnership to provide enhanced integration support for CDMA 1X Modules

Business Wire, Oct 4, 2004

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif & VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- Premier Wireless Solutions, a distributor of wireless machine-to-machine (M2M) fixed and mobile communications services and products, and Sierra Wireless (Nasdaq:SWIR)(TSX:SW), a leader in delivering highly differentiated wireless communication solutions, today announced a distribution agreement for Sierra Wireless' embedded CDMA modules. Under the agreement, Premier Wireless will distribute and offer integration support services for the Sierra Wireless EM3420 embedded module.

Premier Wireless Solutions is a full line wireless distribution company that combines both products and services to allow quick and effective integration of machine-to-machine communications. Premier's solutions are used in several industries, including automotive, utilities, healthcare, and vending. The Sierra Wireless EM3420 embedded module offers voice, data, and messaging functionality and best-in-class power management. The EM3420 is proven in a broad range of OEM solutions and offers machine-to-machine implementers fast, reliable wireless connectivity.

The cooperative effort between the two companies will also bring value to customers by providing better integration support and reducing time-to-market.

"Sierra Wireless is committed to providing wireless embedded products that offer superior performance, reliability and support to our growing list of machine-to-machine customers," said Dan Schieler, Vice President, Sales, Americas and Worldwide OEM for Sierra Wireless. "We are pleased to work with experienced and focused distribution companies like Premier Wireless Solutions to provide innovative wireless products to the machine-to-machine market."

"Our ability to assist our machine-to-machine customers in implementing state-of-the-art CDMA 1X technology through the full design-to-market cycle allows us to bring true value to the customer," said Vince Giacomini, CEO of Premier Wireless Solutions. "We are excited to be working with Sierra Wireless in helping to enable the emerging machine-to-machine market."

Sierra Wireless EM3400 module series

The Sierra Wireless EM3400 series uses the latest CDMA 1X technology. Supporting third generation (3G) digital cellular standards, the EM3420 enables rapid development of exceptional wireless products and solutions. Features include:

--A powerful, wireless CDMA 1X engine that easily integrates into host devices

--Best in class technical and integration support to help accelerate product time-to-market

--Extensive interface and software offering

--Comprehensive development tools

--Latest QUALCOMM Technology

--gpsOne(TM) and E-911 Support

The EM3420 has passed rigorous carrier approval requirements and certification standards and complies with CDMA 1X requirements including backwards compatibility with IS-95A and IS-95B standards.

For more information about the Sierra Wireless embedded module product line, please visit www.sierrawireless.com/ProductsOrdering/oemmodules.asp.> Note to editors:

To view and download images of Sierra Wireless products, please visit www.sierrawireless.com/news/photos.asp.> About Premier Wireless Solutions:

Premier Wireless Solutions is a provider of wireless modules solutions and professional services for the implementation and integration of M2M (machine-to-machine) communications. Premier Wireless Solutions offers a complete wireless line card, encompassing RF technologies with distances of less than a meter, to hundreds of meters, to global wireless coverage. Whichever distance, Premier Wireless Solutions provides a broad selection of wireless technologies from industry leading suppliers to deliver the very best products for your wireless design.

For further information, please visit: www.Premierwirelesssolutions.net

About Sierra Wireless:

Sierra Wireless is a leader in delivering highly differentiated wireless solutions that enable our customers to improve their productivity and lifestyle. Sierra Wireless develops and markets the AirCard, the industry-leading wireless PC card line for portable computers; embedded modules for OEM wireless applications; the MP line of rugged vehicle-mounted connectivity solutions; and Voq, a line of mobile phones with easy-to-use, secure software solutions for mobile professionals. For more information about Sierra Wireless please visit www.sierrawireless.com.

"AirCard" is a registered trademark of Sierra Wireless. "Voq Professional Phone" is a trademark of Sierra Wireless, Inc. Other product or service names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

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