Sierra
Wireless announced that it has been selected as a provider of third-generation
(3G) CDMA2000 wireless modems for Lucent Technologies' Secure Mobile
Data Solutions for Enterprises portfolio. This wireless initiative will
make it easier for mobile operators to provide enterprise customers
with secure and easy-to-use high-speed wireless access to critical applications.
With
these solutions, business users will be able to access enterprise applications
via wireless local area networks (LANS) and 3G wireless networks with
the same level of security typically associated with other common remote
access methods such as cable modem, dial-up, and DSL.
"Convenience,
security, and reliability are all factors that will drive enterprise
adoption of wireless data and our portfolio of products and services
will address these critical needs," said John Marinho, Vice President
of Offer Management, Lucent's Mobility Solutions Group. "Sierra
Wireless's 3G CDMA2000 wireless products are a key part of our portfolio
that will help mobile operators deliver secure, high-speed wireless
data access to enterprise customers."
Lucent's
Secure Mobile Data Solutions for Enterprises portfolio includes public
wireless LAN solutions, mobile devices, wireless, and data networking
equipment, client software, roaming clearinghouse, data service management,
and integrator capabilities. The partners contributing to the multi-party
portfolio offering include Agere Systems (ORiNOCO(R) Wireless Networks),
HP, iPass, and ipUnplugged. As part of this initiative, all participants
will also collaborate to sell and market the solutions to mobile operators
and enterprise customers.
"We are pleased to be working with industry leaders in this ground-breaking initiative," said Jason Cohenour, Senior Vice President, Worldwide Sales and Marketing, Sierra Wireless. "As long-time partners with Lucent, we are committed to helping them fulfill their mandate of providing wireless solutions that fit the needs of today's demanding enterprise customers. Together, we can make a real impact on the future of wireless data."
