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.
The 10” Toughpad A1, which features embedded security, enhanced
device-management features, and integrated GPS, allows government
and commercial enterprises, as well as small and medium businesses,
to realize the true potential of tablet computing without
sacrificing security and while delivering a high return on
investment.
With integrated 4G LTE connectivity, Panasonic customers will be
able to access stored online information and file reports from the
field, share photos, stream video, and perform other high-bandwidth
applications. For example, a technician addressing a particular
problem on a piece of equipment would be able to use the Toughpad
A1 tablet to access a training video stored on a corporate
intranet, potentially saving considerable downtime and travel costs
for multiple trips.
Integrating LTE into a mobile device presents challenges for
manufacturers. These may include the design and placement of the
wireless module within the device for optimum performance, the
integration and placement of the antenna, the interaction of the
wireless module with the device software, and ensuring that testing
and certification go smoothly to meet scheduled market launches.
Sierra Wireless customers benefit from the company’s considerable
experience and expertise in wireless integration and in reliably
getting new technologies to market quickly.
“We have been collaborating with Sierra Wireless for many years
to integrate new wireless-broadband technologies into our Toughbook
mobile computers and provide our customers with fast and reliable
mobile-broadband connectivity,” said Victoria Obenshain, VP,
wireless strategy, Panasonic. “Extending this collaboration to our
Toughpad A1 tablet ensures our customers can enjoy the same freedom
and productivity they enjoy with their Toughbook devices. The end
result is that our customers will be able to count on their
wireless connection to help them share and access information
wherever they are.”
“Tablets have taken a strong position in the consumer mobile
computing market because of their portability and ease-of use, and
the potential benefits they offer enterprise and government workers
are considerable as well,” said Dan Schieler, senior vice
president, Mobile Computing for Sierra Wireless. “The Panasonic
Toughpad A1 tablet offers the same portability and ease-of-use with
the extra durability and key features to meet the needs of these
users, and so we are excited to expand our collaboration with
Panasonic to this new product line.”
The Panasonic Toughpad A1 with integrated 4G LTE connectivity
will be on display in the Panasonic booth #9405 at the Consumer
Electronics Show (CES), held from January 10 to 14 at the Las Vegas
Convention Center.
Sierra Wireless AirPrime MC Series Embedded Wireless
Module
Sierra Wireless AirPrime MC Series modules are based on the PCI
Express MiniCard standard with a USB 2.0 interface and are designed
for mobile computing, mobile consumer, and networking devices. They
easily integrate into a variety of devices, including notebooks,
netbooks, and tablet computers, offering a high-speed wireless
connection to 4G LTE and 3G networks.
For more information about Sierra Wireless AirPrime MC Series
embedded wireless modules, please visit
http://www.sierrawireless.com/MC_Series. To contact the Sierra
Wireless Sales Desk, call +1 (604) 232-1488 or visit
http://www.sierrawireless.com/sales.
Note to editors:
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visit
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Panasonic Solutions for Business
Through its broad range of integrated business technology
solutions, Panasonic empowers professionals to do their best work.
Customers in government, healthcare, production, education and a
wide variety of commercial enterprises, large and small, depend on
integrated solutions from Panasonic to reach their full potential,
achieve competitive advantage and improve outcomes. The complete
suite of Panasonic solutions addresses unified business
communications, mobile computing, security and surveillance
systems, retail information systems, office productivity solutions,
high definition visual conferencing, projectors, professional
displays and HD and 3D video production. As a result of its
commitment to R&D, manufacturing and quality control, Panasonic
engineers reliable and long-lasting solutions as a partner for
continuous improvement. Panasonic solutions for business are
delivered by Panasonic System Communications Company of North
America, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the
principal North American subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation (NYSE:
PC).
All brand and company/product names are trademarks or registered
trademarks of the respective companies. All specifications are
subject to change without notice. Information on Panasonic
solutions for business can be obtained by calling 877-803-8492 or
at www.panasonic.com.
About Panasonic Corporation of North America
Based in Secaucus, NJ, Panasonic Corporation of North America
provides a broad line of digital and other electronics products and
services for consumer, business and industrial use. The company is
the principal North American subsidiary of Osaka, Japan-based
Panasonic Corporation (NYSE: PC), and the hub of Panasonic’s U.S.
branding, marketing, sales, service and R&D operations.
Panasonic was the only Consumer Electronics company to be listed in
the top ten brands on the Interbrand Best Global Green Brands 2011
ranking
(http://www.interbrand.com/en/best-global-brands/Best-Global-Green-Brands/2011-Report/BestGlobalGreenBrandsTable-2011.aspx).
As part of its continuing efforts to reduce its carbon footprint,
Panasonic Corporation of North America will relocate its operations
to a new eco-efficient office tower adjacent to a mass transit hub
in Newark, NJ in 2013. Information about Panasonic Eco Ideas
initiatives is available at http://panasonic.net/eco/ecoideas/.
Information about Panasonic and its products is available at
www.panasonic.com. Additional company information for journalists
is also available at www.panasonic.com/pressroom.
About Sierra Wireless
Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR – TSX: SW) offers industry-leading
mobile computing and machine-to-machine (M2M) communications
products and solutions that connect people, devices, and
applications over cellular networks. Wireless service providers,
equipment manufacturers, enterprises and government organizations
around the world depend on us for reliable wireless technology. We
offer 2G, 3G and 4G wireless modems, routers and gateways as well
as a comprehensive suite of software, tools, and services that
ensure our customers can successfully bring wireless applications
to market. For more information about Sierra Wireless, visit
www.sierrawireless.com.
“AirPrime” is a trademark of Sierra Wireless. Other product or
service names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their
respective owners.
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