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Sierra Wireless Embedded Module to Provide Integrated 3G Connection for ThinkPad Customers in Europe

Vancouver, Canada (ots/PRNewswire)

- MC8755 PCI Express Mini Card Module Selected by Lenovo for
Integration Into ThinkPad T60 and X60 Business Notebooks
Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR, TSX: SW) today announced that
Lenovo has selected the MC8755 PCI Express Mini Card embedded module
for HSDPA/UMTS networks for integration into the ThinkPad T60 and X60
notebook computers for European markets. This follows recent
successful collaborations between the two companies in integrating
EV-DO connectivity into business notebooks for North American
customers.
Mobile professionals with AirCard Enabled(TM) notebook computers
can enjoy the productivity benefits provided by simple, convenient
access to 3G networks, built right into their computers. Quick mobile
access to the Internet, email (even with large attachments), and
online corporate applications ensures that road warriors and business
travelers can make the most efficient use of their time.
"Lenovo and Sierra Wireless have led the market in integrating
EV-DO wireless wide area network connectivity into several business
notebook platforms, and we are pleased to extend this collaboration
into products for 3G networks in Europe," said Dan Schieler, Senior
Vice President, Worldwide Sales for Sierra Wireless. "As high speed
networks become more widely available, we believe that mobile
professionals will find integrated 3G connectivity to be a quick,
convenient way to maximize their productive time while away from the
office."
AirCard Enabled(TM)
Sierra Wireless has over 12 years of experience in delivering
industry leading WWAN products. OEM customers can rely on Sierra
Wireless to deliver a suite of PCI Express Mini Card products, along
with superior integration support services to help manage product
development cycles. Customers purchasing AirCard Enabled products
experience the same reliable, high performance wireless data
solutions they have come to expect from the AirCard line of PC card
products.
Sierra Wireless PCI Express Mini Card modules include a common
comprehensive WHQL-certified USB software driver architecture that
provides superior power management, a dedicated diagnostic channel
and the ability to enable or disable NDIS, which provides maximum
flexibility to OEM customers when designing their wireless product.
To simplify and expedite product development cycles, Sierra Wireless
also provides system integrators and OEM customers with a
comprehensive software development kit (SDK) or Sierra Wireless's own
Watcher(TM) software for easy connection management.
MC8755 PCI Express Mini Card for HSDPA/UMTS networks
The MC8755 PCI Express Mini Card module is built using the
MSM6275(TM) Mobile Station Modem(TM) chipset from QUALCOMM and offers
peak download speeds of 1.8 Mbps. The MC8755 operates on the 2100 MHz
HSDPA/UMTS frequency band and is designed for markets in Europe and
Asia. MC8755 modules are also compatible with GSM/GPRS/EDGE networks
on all four GSM frequency bands (850, 900, 1800, and 1900 MHz), for
global roaming in areas where an HSDPA or UMTS network is not
available.
The MC8755 module measures 51 x 30 x 4.5 mm, weighs in at less
than 12 g, and complies with new European Union directives on RoHS
(Restrictions on Hazardous Substances).
For more information about Sierra Wireless PCI Express Mini Card
embedded modules, please visit
www.sierrawireless.com/product/oemmodules.aspx, or contact the Sierra
Wireless Sales Desk by calling +1-604-232-1488 or emailing 
sales@sierrawireless.com.
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About Sierra Wireless
Sierra Wireless is a leader in delivering highly differentiated
wireless solutions that enable our customers to improve their
productivity and lifestyle. Sierra Wireless develops and markets the
AirCard, the industry- leading wireless PC card line for portable
computers; embedded modules for OEM wireless applications; and the MP
line of rugged vehicle-mounted connectivity solutions. For more
information about Sierra Wireless please visit
www.sierrawireless.com.
"AirCard" is a registered trademark, and "AirCard Enabled" is a
trademark of Sierra Wireless. Other product or service names
mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements that
involve risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements
relate to, among other things, plans and timing for the introduction
or enhancement of our services and products, statements about future
market conditions, supply conditions, channel and end customer demand
conditions, revenues, gross margins, operating expenses, profits, and
other expectations, intentions, and plans contained in this press
release that are not historical fact. Our expectations regarding
future revenues and earnings depend in part upon our ability to
successfully develop, manufacture, and supply products that we do not
produce today and that meet defined specifications. When used in this
press release, the words "plan", "expect", "believe", and similar
expressions generally identify forward-looking statements. These
statements reflect our current expectations. They are subject to a
number of risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to,
changes in technology and changes in the wireless data communications
market. In light of the many risks and uncertainties surrounding the
wireless data communications market, you should understand that we
cannot assure you that the forward-looking statements contained in
this press release will be realized.

Contact:

For further information: Sharlene Myers, Sierra Wireless, Phone:
+1-604-232-1445, Email: smyers@sierrawireless.com,
www.sierrawireless.com