Casio and Sierra Wireless Team to Deliver Wireless Connectivity for PDA Users

October 25, 2001

Wireless Solution Includes Sierra Wireless AirCard

Wireless Modems to Power Casio's New CASSIOPEIA Pocket Manager BE-300 and Pocket PC E-200

Casio and Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ:SWIR)(TSE:SW.), announced today that they are working together to deliver numerous wireless solutions to the mobile user.

The agreement involves the development of Sierra Wireless AirCard wireless modems to support the new CASSIOPEIA BE-300 and the recently introduced E-200 Pocket PC 2002 model. Sierra Wireless will also continue to work closely with Casio to ensure that the wireless technologies are integrated with other Casio Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs). The agreement names Sierra Wireless as the exclusive provider of CDMA and GPRS PC Card wireless modem products for Casio in North America.

The collaboration provides an important benefit to PDA users who demand increased efficiency and effectiveness while away from the office. The CASSIOPEIA Pocket Manager BE-300 and the Pocket PC E-200 are both examples of Casio's emphasis on expandability and wireless connectivity. The Sierra Wireless AirCard modems will enable business users to securely access critical corporate information through wireless connectivity to a host of applications including e-mail and corporate networks. Wireless ISP services required and sold separately. The result will be a complete wireless solution for the corporate mobile worker.

"Our wide portfolio of expandable PDAs will give users the flexibility to have information in a tight, integrated package," said Gary Schultz, director of marketing for Casio's Mobile Information Products Division. "We are excited to work with an innovative partner, like Sierra Wireless, to deliver wireless data connectivity to growing number of PDA users who want the flexibility and freedom to access information on the go."

"We are delighted to work with Casio on various wireless data programs and to be their exclusive supplier of next generation wireless products," said Jason Cohenour, Senior Vice President, Distribution, for Sierra Wireless. "As the trend for wireless connectivity continues to grow we are well positioned to meet the demands of a growing PDA market that requires reliable, efficient and innovative wireless data solutions."

Both Sierra Wireless and Casio are members of the WirelessReady(TM) Alliance, a program founded by Sierra Wireless that unites wireless industry-leading members in the development of complete and compelling wireless data solutions.

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