Sierra Wireless has announced that the IoT Acceleration Platform, the industry’s first integrated service platform that combines Cloud, IoT hardware, and managed connectivity services for worldwide deployments, is gaining traction in industrial applications across diverse organisations and geographies. 

Sierra Wireless has announced the industry’s first integrated service platform that combines cloud, IoT hardware, and managed connectivity services to support worldwide deployments. The IoT Acceleration Platform is unique in that it provides global multi-operator coverage by combining Sierra Wireless and third-party network operator SIMs, all managed from a single unified connectivity platform. 

Sierra Wireless has announced that Arval, a leader in full service vehicle leasing, fleet management and usage-based insurance owned by BNP Paribas, has selected it's device-to-cloud technology to build its new global telematics solution.

  Sierra Wireless has announced the beta release of Project mangOH, a wireless open hardware reference design for rapidly building IoT solutions.

  Designed to reduce system complexity and accelerate the development of connected products and applications for the IoT, the AirPrime WP series of smart wireless modules has been released by Sierra Wireless.

Sierra Wireless has announced a milestone in its collaboration with PSA Peugeot Citroën, using AirPrime AR Series smart automotive modules, the Legato platform, and the AirVantage cloud. With its next generation of connected cars, PSA will utilise Sierra Wireless device-to-cloud technology to expand from emergency notification into additional value-added connected services for its customers.

Sierra Wireless has introduced four AirPrime embedded modules, based on the Qualcomm Snapdragon X7 LTE Modem and the first to support LTE-Advanced (LTE-A) networks worldwide. LTE-A is the latest generation of 4G LTE network standards, aimed at improving network capacity, throughput, data speed and operational cost-efficiency.

It has been announced that Sierra Wireless has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Maingate for $90m in cash. The transaction is expected to close in February 2015. Providing managed M2M connectivity and information management services to more than 500 customers across Europe, Maingate reaches a subscriber base of more than 500,000 connected devices. 

Sierra Wireless has announced that it has collaborated with Octo Telematics to provide connectivity for its innovative Usage-Based Insurance (UBI) solution in Europe.

2G, 3G, and 4G LTE cellular modules, developed by Sierra, have been selected by Itron for worldwide use within the OpenWay smart grid solutions. Using the Wireless AirPrime modules, M2M solution providers can develop applications that are scalable and secure. To reduce deployment costs and accelerate application development, the modules are supported by fully integrated software and cloud-based services.

Sierra Wireless has announced that Philips CityTouch has selected Sierra Wireless AirPrime embedded wireless modules to provide connectivity for the new CityTouch LightWave remote lighting management system. CityTouch LightWave is a new remote lighting management system that includes intelligent ‘’plug and play’’ outdoor lighting fixtures. Cities worldwide can roll out the CityTouch system quickly and cheaply, using LED ou...

Designed for 4G LTE networks, two AirPrime embedded wireless modules have been released by Sierra Wireless. Based on intel chipsets, the AirPrime EM7340 and EM7345 have been designed for integration into notebook computers and tablets, with a standardised M.2 form factor ideal for small, thin devices.

Sierra Wireless today introduced the next-generation AirVantage M2M Cloud, a faster, more cost-effective way to build, deploy, and manage large M2M applications. The AirVantage M2M Cloud provides secure two-way communication between connected devices and the enterprise, enabling innovation in products, services, and revenue streams.

Sierra Wireless today announced it has entered into an exclusivity agreement for the acquisition of Sagemcom’s machine-to-machine business. Sierra Wireless has submitted a binding offer to acquire substantially all of the assets of the business for €44.9 million in cash consideration plus assumed liabilities.

Sierra Wireless today announced that Audi is using Sierra Wireless AirPrime embedded wireless modules to help develop and test an LTE-connected infotainment system. Still in the development and testing stage, the system has been showcased at several industry events this year, including the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas in January, and CeBIT in Hanover, Germany, in March. Drive tests were started in late 2011 and are ongoing.

Sierra Wireless today introduced the world’s first thin form factor embedded wireless module for 4G LTE networks. The AirPrime EM7700 embedded wireless module measures only a nominal 2.5 millimeters thick and is designed for use in ultraportable notebooks, tablets, and other devices where thinness is a critical design constraint. Shipments are expected to begin in the second quarter of this year.

Sprint and Sierra Wireless 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 connectio...

LTE is quickly becoming the de facto standard for the next generation of mobile data services. With fast data rates, low latency, and good coverage, LTE can deliver an excellent experience for users, and a range of business and technology benefi ts for network operators, device manufacturers and other stakeholders.

Sierra Wireless 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 ...

Sierra Wireless has 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.