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
January,
2017
(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
Indicate by
check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports
under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F:
Form 20-F
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:
Yes: ____ No:
X
Sierra
Wireless Collaborates with Verizon and Altair to Deliver Category M1
Wireless Module for Use on Verizon’s 4G LTE Network
Sierra
Wireless AirPrime® Cat-M1 module, based on Altair LTE platform, to be
available for use on Verizon’s 4G LTE Cat-M1 network
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--January 5, 2017--Sierra
Wireless (NASDAQ:SWIR) (TSX:SW), a leading provider of fully integrated
end-to-end solutions for Internet of Things (IoT) applications, today
announced AirPrime® modules for Verizon’s LTE Category M1 (Cat-M1)
wireless network. Sierra Wireless’ solutions support the 3GPP standard
for low-power wide-area (LPWA) technologies, which is designed
specifically to enable more connected objects and new IoT services.
The Sierra Wireless Cat-M1 module is based on the Altair ALT-1210 LTE
platform. The ALT-1210 is one of the first chipsets supporting LTE
Cat-M1 connectivity. The ALT-1210 enables greater than 10 years of
battery life for many use cases, and features Release 13 Cat-M1 extended
coverage and IoT-optimized throughput. The result is a more versatile,
higher-performance solution than proprietary LPWA solutions.
“With the commercialization of Cat-M1 LPWA technology, LTE is now a
superior option for many IoT applications that were previously
restricted to short-range technologies due to cost, coverage and battery
life,” said Dan Schieler, Senior Vice President and General Manager,
Embedded Solutions at Sierra Wireless. “Our Cat-M1 module provides
another CF3™ form factor option for our customers operating their
devices on Verizon’s network, allowing them to quickly and
cost-effectively migrate their connected IoT products or services from
2G, 3G, or 4G to Cat-M1.”
"We are thrilled to be working with Sierra Wireless to accelerate the
development of IoT applications and connected products that will operate
on Verizon’s 4G LTE Cat-M1 network,” said Chris Schmidt, Executive
Director Device Technology at Verizon. “Sierra Wireless’ Cat-M1 modules
simplify wireless integration and system development for device OEMs,
enabling them to connect to Verizon’s network with all of the power,
coverage, and cost benefits that come with Cat-M1.”
“Altair continues to spearhead wireless IoT semiconductor development,
with the latest Cat-M1 standards,” said Eran Eshed, Vice President of
Worldwide Marketing and Sales at Altair. “The cooperation with two
innovative ecosystem partners enabled us to take our technology from the
lab to the field, and is an important milestone in the maturity of
Cat-M1 development and commercial readiness.”
Cat-M1 LPWA technology now combines lower cost, broader coverage and
better battery life with the globally available and secure LTE
infrastructure, which is expected to enable more connected objects and a
more connected world.
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. For more information about the new AirPrime
Cat-M1 LTE module, visit
http://www.sierrawireless.com/LPWA
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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
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About Altair
Altair Semiconductor is a leading provider of single-mode LTE chipsets.
Altair's portfolio covers the complete spectrum of mobile broadband and
IoT market needs, from supercharged video-centric applications all the
way to ultra-low power, low cost IoT and M2M. Altair has shipped
millions of LTE chipsets to date, commercially deployed on the world's
most advanced LTE networks. For more information, please visit
www.altair-semi.com
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Follow Altair on Twitter: @AltairSemi.
Sierra Wireless, the Sierra Wireless logo and “AirPrime” 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, +1-604-233-8028
khomeniuk@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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January 5, 2017
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