Sierra
Wireless announced it has been selected as a provider of 3G embedded
wireless modems for Itronix Corporation's line of ruggedized, wireless-enabled
notebook and handheld computers. Under the agreement, Sierra will provide
3G wireless products to Itronix, which currently uses several of Sierra
Wireless's products to deliver rugged mobile computing solutions to
its customers.
The
SB555A modem (operating on high-speed CDMA2000 1X networks) shown on
left.
Itronix,
a world leader in the design and manufacture of wireless mobile computing
solutions, will integrate the Sierra Wireless SB750A (designed for use
with global GSM/GPRS networks), and the SB555A modem (operating on high-speed
CDMA2000 1X networks) into its ruggedized product line, including the
GoBook, GoBook Max, fex21, and other new products to be launched this
year. The deal also includes an open agreement to purchase other Sierra
Wireless products in the future.
"Our
customers demand the highest standards in reliability and performance,
and that's why we offer 3G products from Sierra Wireless," said
Matt Gerber, VP Marketing, Itronix Corp. "Itronix products are
designed specifically to meet the durability demands of the harsh mobile
computing environment and to provide the highest levels of wireless
performance. By partnering with Sierra Wireless, our customers can count
on being connected to their critical applications whenever and wherever
they need them."
"For
years Itronix and Sierra Wireless have collaborated to bring extremely
reliable, high performance mobile computing solutions to the marketplace.
Now our customers will be able to boost their productivity to new heights
by using the latest in rugged mobile computing combined with high speed
wireless communications," said Jason Cohenour, Senior Vice President,
Worldwide Sales and Marketing for Sierra Wireless. "We look forward
to extending our long standing OEM relationship with Itronix into the
next generation of wireless technologies."
Sierra Wireless embedded modems are designed for easy integration into a wide range of computing devices. With its small flexible design, the modems can be built into virtually any computing device - including laptops, PDAs (Personal Digital Assistants), point-of-sale terminals, monitoring equipment, and telematics equipment. The modems provide complete wireless functionality and integrate easily into most mobile applications.
