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
June
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
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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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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 Announces Industry’s First Global Dual-Mode LPWA Module with
Integrated Application Processing and GNSS
AirPrime®
WP Series now supports both LTE-M (Cat-M1) and NB-IoT (Cat-NB1) on a
single CF3
™
module to simplify design and deployment of innovative LPWA solutions
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 28, 2017--Sierra
Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR) (TSX: SW), the leading provider of fully
integrated device-to-cloud solutions for the Internet of Things (IoT),
today announced the industry’s first global, dual-mode Low Power Wide
Area (LPWA) cellular modules. The AirPrime® WP77 smart wireless modules
simplify LPWA deployments for customers developing products that need to
connect to multiple networks where different LPWA technologies are
supported.
The WP77 supports both LTE-M (Cat-M1) and NB-IoT (Cat-NB1) with optional
2G fallback, allowing customers to deploy the same device with multiple
network operators worldwide. For those deploying in regions where 4G LTE
coverage is not as widely available, 2G fallback ensures their devices
stay connected to the network.
ABI Research forecasts that cellular LPWA network technologies will
begin to see rapid growth from 2018 onward as carriers upgrade their
networks in 2017, however, carriers have varying plans and timelines for
LTE-M and NB-IoT.
“A module with dual-mode, global coverage will be very attractive for
global equipment manufacturers, especially for applications such as
telematics, metering, and location tracking, which we expect will lead
the way for LPWA volume deployments,” said Dan Shey, Managing Director
and Vice President at ABI Research.
With the commercialization of LTE-M and NB-IoT 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 combine lower cost, broader coverage and
better battery life with globally available and secure cellular networks
and will connect millions more things to the Internet.
“With the AirPrime WP77 modules, IoT developers have everything they
need in a single module to quickly build low-power connected products
that can be deployed anywhere in the world,” said Dan Schieler, Senior
Vice President and General Manager, Embedded Solutions, Sierra Wireless.
“The integrated open source Legato® platform and AirVantage® cloud
provide our customers with a proven device-to-cloud architecture to
design innovative LPWA solutions that extend the IoT into new
applications.”
The WP series dramatically simplifies development for secure telematics
and gateway applications, providing a dedicated application CPU core
running the Linux-based open source Legato application framework. With
integrated GNSS for tracking and location-based services, low-power
modes, and a comprehensive set of interfaces for connecting sensors and
companion chips, including Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, customers can develop
multi-service platforms for the transportation market, and use the WP77
for applications requiring low throughput and optimized power
performance.
Availability
The AirPrime WP77 is fully compliant with the 3GPP Release 13 standard
and compatible with other devices in the WP family, retaining the same
footprint, form factor, application framework and Linux distribution.
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. WP77 modules are sampling with lead
customers, with general availability in early 2018. For more information
about the new AirPrime Cat-M1 and Cat-NB1 cellular modules, visit
http://www.sierrawireless.com/LPWA
.
Resources
For 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
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To contact the Sierra Wireless Sales Desk, call +1 877-687-7795 or visit
http://www.sierrawireless.com/sales
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Note to editors:
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. Customers Start with Sierra because 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 1,100 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”, “AirVantage” and “Legato” are registered
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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June 28, 2017
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