UNITED
STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington,
D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
Report
of Foreign issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of the
Securities Exchange Act of
1934
For the
Month of
September
2016
(Commission
File.
No 0-30718).
SIERRA WIRELESS, INC., A CANADIAN CORPORATION
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(Translation of registrant’s name in English)
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13811 Wireless Way
Richmond, British Columbia, Canada V6V 3A4
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(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
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Registrant’s Telephone Number, including area code:
604-231-1100
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check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports
under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F:
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40-F
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the
information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the
information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934:
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Sierra
Wireless Device to Cloud Solution Selected by Itelma for AvtoVAZ’s Lada
Connected Vehicles in Russia
AirPrime®
embedded modules and AirVantage® IoT Platform provide automotive-grade
cellular connectivity and service delivery for the first production cars
in Russia to carry the emergency ERA-GLONASS system
VANCOUVER, Canada--(BUSINESS WIRE)--September 13, 2016--Sierra Wireless
(NASDAQ:SWIR) (TSX:SW) today announced that Itelma, a manufacturer and
distributor of automotive equipment, has selected Sierra Wireless’
family of smart automotive modules and cloud-based AirVantage® IoT
Platform to enable cellular connectivity and service delivery for its
emergency response ERA-GLONASS units supplied to the Russian automotive
market. The connected car technology is being installed in AvtoVAZ’s
LADA vehicles, the first production cars in Russia to carry the
emergency system.
“Sierra Wireless provides us with a leading-edge automotive connectivity
solution that is reliable and scales easily,” said Alexander Sokolov,
Deputy Director of Development at Itelma. “They are providing us with a
fully automotive-grade module, as well as a device and connectivity
management platform. This complete solution supports our vision of
developing innovative technologies for connected cars and services in
the future.”
Utilizing Sierra Wireless smart automotive modules connected to the
Sierra Wireless platform, the Itelma ERA-GLONASS emergency response unit
automatically locates a vehicle and transmits SOS signals through mobile
networks to responder services during an emergency. In the event of an
accident, information transmitted contains the exact coordinates, time
and severity of the accident, as well as the vehicle registration
number. The driver can also send a signal by clicking the appropriate
button. ERA-GLONASS functionality is a mandatory requirement for all new
type approved vehicles from 2015 and all cars from 2017 in Russia. The
Russian system is harmonized with the European emergency system (eCall),
which is set to launch in 2018.
The entire deployment is remotely managed through the Sierra Wireless
AirVantage IoT Platform, allowing SIMs to be monitored and managed, and
device firmware to be updated over-the-air, ensuring a cost-effective
solution. This also allows Russian automobile manufacturers to remotely
manage their fleet from factory to dealership.
“Our smart automotive modules and cloud-based AirVantage IoT Platform
provide an advanced automotive solution for next-generation vehicles,”
said Dan Schieler, Senior Vice President of OEM Solutions for Sierra
Wireless. “We are pleased to collaborate with Itelma and look forward to
working closely with them on their expanding cellular connectivity
requirements.”
Based in Tolyatti, Russia, AvtoVAZ is the largest car manufacturer in
Russia and Eastern Europe. Itelma manufactures and distributes devices
for the automotive industry, supplying its products to the leading
automobile manufacturers in Russia.
For more information about Sierra Wireless solutions for the automotive
market, visit:
http://www.sierrawireless.com/automotive
. Visit
the Sierra Wireless website for more information about AirPrime embedded
solutions and the AirVantage IoT Platform.
To contact the Sierra Wireless Sales Desk, call +1 877-687-7795 or visit
http://www.sierrawireless.com/sales
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To view and download images of Sierra Wireless products, visit
http://www.sierrawireless.com/newsroom/productimages.aspx
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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
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Connect with Sierra Wireless on the IoT Blog at
http://www.sierrawireless.com/iot-blog
,
on Twitter at @SierraWireless, on LinkedIn at
http://www.linkedin.com/company/sierra-wireless
and on YouTube at
http://www.youtube.com/SierraWireless
.
“Sierra Wireless, AirPrime” and “AirVantage” are trademarks 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:
Sierra Wireless
Kim Homeniuk, 604-233-8028
pr@sierrawireless.com
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to
the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant
has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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Sierra Wireless, Inc.
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By:
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/s/ David G. McLennan
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David G. McLennan, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary
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Date:
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September 13, 2016
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