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
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:
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Sierra
Wireless Announces Industry’s First LTE-Advanced Pro Embedded Modules
Enabling the World’s Fastest IoT Applications
AirPrime®
EM75 Series connects to global 4G networks and unlicensed bands
(LTE-LAA), private networks (CBRS), and public safety networks on a
single module with integrated GNSS and eUICC capability
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--September 12, 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 LTE-Advanced Pro cellular modules,
enabling the world’s fastest IoT applications for mobile computing,
networking, and industrial M2M. The AirPrime® EM75 Series embedded
modules with integrated GNSS and eUICC capability provide global 4G
coverage on a single module with 200 percent faster uplink speed than
any other solution on the market. The modules also support unlicensed
bands (LTE-LAA) for an additional speed boost, 3.5GHz local private
networks (CBRS band), and public safety networks, such as FirstNet™.
“Many existing and future IoT applications need faster two-way network
performance to deliver the experiences their developers envisioned,”
said Brian Partridge, VP of IoT Research, 451 Research. “Use cases such
as HD video streaming, AR/VR, and a range of industrial, public safety
and military applications that require high uplink and downlink speeds
will benefit from LTE-A Pro embedded modules. Existing devices that can
put LTE-A Pro to work include laptops, routers, drones, robots,
interactive digital billboards, vehicles, hotspots, outdoor and
industrial machinery. The ability to provide this performance on 4G
networks worldwide with one device offers significant benefit for global
OEMs.”
The EM75 Series will enable public safety band 14 for FirstNet™ in the
U.S. and bands 20 and 28 for public safety LTE networks in Europe.
FirstNet’s mission in the U.S. and ESN’s mission in the U.K. are to
build high-speed, nationwide wireless broadband networks dedicated to
first responders.
Support for 3.5GHz private LTE networks like CBRS will enable new IoT
use cases including:
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Enterprises deploying secure communication and system tools on
employees’ devices for enhanced flexibility and added security;
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Industrial IoT applications in remote mining and farming sites; and
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Entertainment applications at stadiums or outdoor sport events, such
as streaming 360-degree live videos for immersive “virtual
reality-like” experiences.
“No other module can provide higher uplink and downlink speeds, as well
as access to unlicensed bands and private network technology,” said Dan
Schieler, Senior Vice President and General Manager, OEM Solutions,
Sierra Wireless. “The EM75 Series is paving the way to 5G, which is
expected to roll out starting in 2020.”
In addition, access to 5GHz unlicensed bands (LTE-LAA) will provide
network operators with better spectrum utilization resulting in higher
data speeds and a more consistent user experience.
The EM7565 offers the industry’s highest uplink speed at up to 150Mbps,
with downlink speed of up to 600Mbps, and support for carrier
aggregation and 256 QAM, dramatically improving network performance. The
modules provide global LTE coverage on 24 LTE bands with the most
carrier certifications in the industry, so businesses can use one module
for global 4G networks, simplifying manufacturing and inventory
management. The new embedded modules are the fifth generation of LTE
modules from Sierra Wireless, are offered in the PCI Express M.2 form
factor, and support secure, authenticated firmware-over-the-air (FOTA)
updates.
Availability
Samples of the EM7565 modules are available now
to select customers for testing and integration. Other EM75 Series
modules targeting public safety networks will sample in 1H 2018. For
more information about Sierra Wireless AirPrime LTE-A Pro modules, visit
http://www.sierrawireless.com/EMSeries
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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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Resources
For more information about LTE-A Pro for IoT
applications, see the infographic at:
https://www.sierrawireless.com/resources/infographics/lte-advanced-pro/
and attend the
LTE-A Pro
webinar on September 28 at 9:00 AM PDT.
To register, visit:
https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/1496411/960A04C121E4B8DC3BD9C1D452EE792B?partnerref=SWpr
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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
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“Sierra Wireless” and “AirPrime” 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
Media
:
Kim Homeniuk, +1 (604)
233 8028
khomeniuk@sierrawireless.com
or
Investors:
David
Climie, +1 (604) 231 1137
dclimie@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 12, 2017
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