Today at the Pocket PC 2002 launch event, Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ:SWIR) (TSE:SW.) demonstrated its AirCard wireless modem product line working with the new Microsoft Windows-Powered Pocket PC 2002 Software. As a Microsoft Pocket PC 2002 launch partner, Sierra Wireless has worked strategically with Microsoft to deliver a wireless PDA that gives business users the freedom to connect to the Internet anytime, anywhere. Sierra Wireless continues to penetrate into the growing PDA market with products that range from PC Card wireless modems to embedded modules.
An important value for PDA users is connectivity to a host of applications. Using the AirCard wireless modems, business users can access critical corporate information with the security and reliability now offered with the Pocket PC 2002. When away from the office, mobile workers can use the AirCard wireless modems to connect to corporate information via a virtual private network.
"We are very pleased to offer the AirCard wireless modems for Pocket PC 2002 users. This strategically complements our product line as we continue to build new solutions for the growing PDA market," said Mark McMillan, Vice President of Marketing, Sierra Wireless. "The Pocket PC 2002's feature rich platform combined with our AirCard wireless modems will give mobile users powerful options in wireless connectivity. As Microsoft continues to offer new wireless solutions for the Pocket PC platforms, Sierra Wireless looks forward to working with them on enhancing those solutions with our technology and products."
"Wireless connectivity to enterprise applications is a key element to companies as they develop mobile computing standards," said Rogers Weed, General Manager for the Mobility Division at Microsoft Corp. "The Sierra Wireless AirCard wireless modems help address this fundamental enterprise need by providing quality performance and premium service to mobile users when they connect to office applications."
Both Sierra Wireless and Microsoft 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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