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HY-LINE Communication Products to Distribute Sierra Wireless 3G Mini Card Embedded Modules

Vancouver, Canada and Embedded World 2006, Nuremburg, Germany
(ots/PRNewswire)

- Specialized Component and Communication Products Distributor
Adds  Sierra Wireless Products to its Roster for Distribution in
Germany, Austria,  and Switzerland
Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR ; TSX: SW) and HY-LINE Communication
Products today announced that HY-LINE will distribute the MC8755 PCI
Express  Mini Card embedded module for HSDPA/UMTS networks to
original equipment  manufacturers in Germany, Austria, and
Switzerland for machine to machine  (M2M) and mobile computing
applications.
"Sierra Wireless has been producing embedded modules for wireless
wide area networks for many years, and is the first to bring new 3G
wireless technology in an embedded form factor to market," said
Hjalmar Westerwelle, President for HY-LINE. "We are pleased to work
with Sierra Wireless to deliver a leading edge, high quality wireless
product to our OEM customers."
"HY-LINE specializes in providing high quality computer components
and communication products to OEMs, with extensive experience in
distribution of wireless modules and an 18-year track record in
specialized application support," said Jim Lahey, Vice President,
EMEA for Sierra Wireless. "Working with HY-LINE gives us the ability
to provide local support for customers who are developing products
and applications that take advantage of the increased speed and
functionality of 3G networks, and we are pleased to collaborate with
them to reach this market."
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 EDGE and GSM/GPRS
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).
HY-LINE will showcase the Sierra Wireless MC8755 embedded module
at the Embedded World 2006 Exhibition and Conference, held in
Nuremberg, Germany, from February 14 to 17. To purchase Sierra
Wireless products from HY-LINE, please call +49-(89)-614503-60 or
e-mail  communication@hy-line.de.
For more information about Sierra Wireless PCI Express Mini Card
embedded modules, please visit
www.sierrawireless.com/product/oemmodules.aspx. To contact the Sierra
Wireless Sales Desk, call +1-604-232-1488 or e-mail 
sales@sierrawireless.com.
Notes to Editors:
To view and download images of Sierra Wireless products, please
visit http://www.sierrawireless.com/product/photos.aspx.
About HY-LINE Communication Products
HY-LINE Communication Products is part of the HY-LINE Group, with
more than 18 years in the marketplace. Focused on the newest
technologies in wireless data communication, Hy-Line Communications
Products enables customers to successfully turn projects and ideas
into outstanding products. Highly skilled specialists help customers
in all phases of the design with competence and useful starting
points in the areas of CDMA, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS and HSDPA.
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 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:

Sharlene Myers, Sierra Wireless, Tel: +1-604-232-1445, Email:
smyers@sierrawireless.com, www.sierrawireless.com, Hjalmar
Westerwelle, HY-LINE Communication Products, Tel: +49-(89)-614503-60,
E-Mail: h-westerwelle@hy-line.de, www.hy-line.de/communication

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