AirPrime® HL Series modules provide Parkeon
with global reach, scalability and efficiency for urban mobility
solutions worldwide
Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ:SWIR) (TSX:SW) today announced that
Parkeon, a global leader in parking, transit and urban mobility
solutions, has selected Sierra Wireless AirPrime® HL Series
embedded modules to enable cellular connectivity in smart parking
deployments worldwide. The next-generation smart parking kiosks
from Parkeon are already being deployed in North America and
Europe.
The two companies have a long-standing relationship, and Parkeon
selected Sierra Wireless based on the company’s expertise in
wireless solutions for Smart City applications. The HL Series
modules provide scalability across 2G, 3G and 4G technologies, and
allow for worldwide deployments by enabling a path to LPWA (Low
Power Wide Area) network connectivity and low power consumption for
solar-powered parking meters.
“Smarter parking management is a key requirement for many city
managers,” said Dan Schieler, Senior Vice President, OEM Solutions
for Sierra Wireless. “Municipalities today are trying to improve
their operating efficiencies while also managing increasing levels
of traffic. Our continued collaboration with Parkeon using the
HL8548 and HL7588 LTE modules allows Parkeon to deliver
cost-effective solutions that meet the varying needs of any smart
city deployment.”
Businesses within the vicinity of Parkeon’s smart parking kiosks
can offer customized coupons and special deals, creating new
revenue streams, and citizens will also have a more convenient way
of paying their fines. Parkeon also introduced a very innovative
mobile parking service through its Whoosh! app, allowing citizens
to pay for parking through their phones, tablets, or computers.
Bertrand Barthelemy, CEO of Parkeon added: “Parkeon has a strong
history of delivering innovative parking solutions and is thrilled
to be working with Sierra Wireless to bring value-added services.
Our parking meters are now interactive kiosks, delivering services
and connecting people.”
The HL Series from Sierra Wireless uses the CF3™ form factor,
which is footprint-compatible across product lines and network
technologies, and is fully interchangeable with future modules,
including LTE-M variants when they become available.
LTE-M is an LPWA technology that will provide a highly efficient
cellular option with lower radio-frequency complexity,
significantly reduced power consumption (up to 10 years of service
on a single AA battery), better in-building signal penetration and
lower costs. Sierra Wireless is an active contributor to the LTE-M
standards definition process within the 3GPP and has committed to
launching compatible modules timed with network deployments
expected to begin in 2017.
Mobile World Congress 2016
Sierra Wireless will showcase solutions for smart city projects
at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, February 22 to 25.
Visit Sierra Wireless at Hall 3, stands 3A11, in the GSMA
Innovation City for a live demonstration with Parkeon showing its
new urban mobility services, such as couponing, parking violation
and payment, and local city news display on a 7-inch color
display.
To view the specifications for the HL Series modules, please
download the AirPrime HL Series datasheet.
For general information on the HL Series, please
visit AirPrime HL Series embedded modules.
To contact the Sierra Wireless Sales Desk, call +1 877-687-7795
or http://www.sierrawireless.com/sales.
To view product images, please
visit http://www.sierrawireless.com/newsroom/productimages.aspx.
About Sierra Wireless
Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR) (TSX: SW) is building the
Internet of Things with intelligent wireless solutions that empower
organizations to innovate in the connected world. We offer the
industry’s most comprehensive portfolio of 2G, 3G and 4G embedded
modules and gateways, seamlessly integrated with our secure cloud
and connectivity services. OEMs and enterprises worldwide trust our
innovative solutions to get their connected products and services
to market faster. Sierra Wireless has more than 1,000 employees
globally and operates R&D centers in North America, Europe and
Asia. For more information, visit www.sierrawireless.com.
About Parkeon
Parkeon is a key player in the sector of urban mobility. By
providing a single offer encompassing parking management solutions
and ticketing solutions for public transport, Parkeon is now
present in 60 countries and is accelerating its growth in emerging
markets such as Eastern Europe, Asia, Africa and Latin America.
Parkeon’s capacity for continuous innovation is demonstrated every
day. Systems and equipment provided by Parkeon facilitate
management and mobility in more than 4000 cities. Parkeon employs
over 1,000 employees worldwide and achieved revenues of 195.5
million euros in 2014.
“AirPrime” and “AirVantage” are trademarks of Sierra Wireless.
Other product or service names mentioned herein may be the
trademarks of their respective owners.
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