Low cost, low power Cat-M1 and Cat-NB1
solutions enable more connected objects and new business models to
improve safety, efficiency and resource management of our
planet
Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ:SWIR) (TSX:SW), a leading provider of
fully integrated end-to-end solutions for Internet of Things (IoT)
applications, today introduced AirPrime® HL and WP Series cellular
modules for Category-M1 (Cat-M1) and Category-NB1 (Cat-NB1) LTE
networks. Sierra Wireless’ solutions support the 3GPP standard for
low-power wide-area (LPWA) technologies, which was designed
specifically to enable new IoT services that promise to improve
everyday life (see infographic).
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Infographic: Low-Power Wide-Area (LPWA)
technology for the Internet of Things is a brand new category of
wireless that will connect more objects to improve global safety,
efficiency,and resource management by delivering on the 3C's
demanded by many IoT applications. (Graphic: Business Wire)
For businesses developing IoT applications for markets such as
energy, transportation and smart cities, Sierra Wireless’ LPWA
solutions will:
- Simplify wireless integration and
system development with cloud-connected modules;
- Lower the cost and power consumption of
devices; and
- Enable reliable and resilient
connectivity links for locations with coverage challenges, such as
deep indoors and in rural areas.
“Having shipped more than 120 million cellular modules, no one
understands the challenges that businesses face in deploying IoT
services better than Sierra Wireless,” said Dan Schieler, Senior
Vice President, Embedded Solutions for Sierra Wireless. “LPWA
technologies eliminate many of those challenges because they allow
cellular to address a broader range of use cases, making it cost
effective to connect billions more devices. Our essential and smart
application processing LPWA module options make it easy for
existing customers to expand their deployments and for new
customers to begin designing connected IoT products in applications
where cellular previously wasn’t a fit.”
Sierra Wireless has been working with the 3GPP, a global
cellular standards development organization, since 2010 to develop
a cellular standard for IoT. With the commercialization of Cat-M1
and Cat-NB1 LPWA technologies, cellular is now a superior option
for many IoT applications that were previously restricted to
short-range technologies due to cost and battery life. LPWA
technologies now combine lower cost, broader coverage and better
battery life with the globally available and secure cellular
infrastructure. They are expected to connect more objects in
cities, homes, hospitals and stores, and on roads and remote
infrastructure, enabling a more connected world.
“LPWA will greatly expand cellular’s IoT market because it was
specifically designed to meet the cost, power and coverage
requirements for not only traditional markets but also new,
untapped markets for IoT applications,” said Dan Shey, Managing
Director and Vice President at ABI Research. “As the market share
leader in cellular modules, Sierra Wireless is well positioned to
help their customers execute on the new business models and
opportunities that LPWA will bring.”
Sierra Wireless AirPrime HL and WP Series modules are the
smallest embedded modules (22 x 23 mm) to be completely
interchangeable across 2G, 3G, 4G and LPWA technologies. They use
the CF3™ form factor, which is footprint compatible across product
lines, providing customers with the option to develop smarter by
building their connected IoT product or service on a single
module.
“The GSMA’s Mobile IoT Initiative quickly aligned the mobile
industry behind common and complementary LPWA technologies in
licensed spectrum that were published by 3GPP,” said Graham
Trickey, Head of Connected Living, GSMA. “We are very pleased to
see the commercialization of mobile IoT technologies taking place.
Bringing cellular standards to LPWA is key to expanding its
footprint in the developing IoT.”
AvailabilityThe AirPrime CF3-based Cat-M1 and Cat-NB1
cellular modules are fully compliant with the 3GPP Release 13
standard. The HL Series for the LTE Cat-M1 air interface is in
carrier trials now and sampling with lead customers. The HL Series
for the LTE Cat-NB1 air interface is in development now and will be
trialing with carriers soon. The WP Series will be available in
2018. For more information about the new AirPrime Cat-M1 and
Cat-NB1 cellular modules, visit
http://www.sierrawireless.com/LPWA.
ResourcesFor more information about LPWA for IoT, see the
LPWA infographic and white paper, LPWA Technologies: Separating
Fact from Fiction, and watch the on-demand webinar, The Future of
Connectivity for IoT.
To contact the Sierra Wireless Sales Desk, call +1 877-687-7795
or visit http://www.sierrawireless.com/sales.
Note to editors:To view and download images of Sierra
Wireless products, visit
http://www.sierrawireless.com/newsroom/productimages.aspx.
About Sierra WirelessSierra 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.
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.
“AirPrime” is a registered trademark of Sierra Wireless. Other
product or service names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of
their respective owners.
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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.
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