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
February
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
X
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 Selected by Nauto for Commercial Launch in North America
Sierra
Wireless 4G LTE Cat-1 Modules Enable Nauto’s AI-Powered Auto Network for
Safer, Smarter Driving
PALO ALTO, Calif. & VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS
WIRE)--February 24, 2017--Nauto, the transportation technology company
that makes driving safer and smarter, has selected Sierra Wireless
(NASDAQ:SWIR) (TSX:SW), a leading provider of fully integrated
device-to-cloud solutions for the Internet of Things (IoT), as the
wireless connectivity solution for the North American launch of Nauto’s
flagship artificial intelligence-powered auto network, slated to go live
in Spring 2017. The launch comes as traffic fatalities in the US are
rising at the fastest rate in 50 years, according to National Safety
Council findings released this month.
Nauto is an integrated, comprehensive auto network, which includes a
proprietary after-market dual-camera device, an artificial
intelligence-powered smart cloud and data services that can equip any
vehicle or fleet with sophisticated safety and networking features.
After a successful pilot phase, Nauto is shipping its flagship offering
this Spring, featuring a new hardware design, proprietary algorithms and
updated smart cloud to its fleet and insurance industry customers.
Sierra Wireless’ AirPrime
®
HL7688 Cat-1 modules
will provide the 4G LTE connectivity to power Nauto’s new system.
Because Nauto learns from other drivers, the road and conditions around
vehicles in the Nauto network, Nauto customers have access to valuable
features, such as on-board safety alerts that help drivers avoid hazards
or collisions, as well as real time performance feedback, insights and
guidance for an entire fleet. Nauto also delivers individualized
coaching recommendations to help drivers improve their driving
performance. Sierra Wireless’ modules enable Nauto to automatically
upload video clips to its smart cloud, providing visual context to
driving performance and protection against wrongful liability claims.
The HL7688 is also pin-to-pin compatible with more than 20 HL Series
variants, making it easy for Nauto to expand into new markets.
“As we prepare to launch our upgraded Nauto system in North America, we
needed the kind of stable, robust, scalable access to fast connectivity
that Sierra Wireless could provide,” said Jason Radisson, General
Manager of Nauto’s Fleet unit. “With our nation’s roadways more
dangerous than ever before, there’s an urgent need for the safety and
insight features that Nauto is delivering. We are confident our
customers will significantly benefit from our improved safety and data
insight features.”
“Nauto is taking a comprehensive and innovative approach with its smart
car solution, designing it from the ground up to provide any vehicle
with state-of-the-art networking and safety features,” said Dan
Schieler, Senior Vice President and General Manager, OEM Solutions,
Sierra Wireless. “The Nauto team has designed a sophisticated solution
and we’re pleased to deliver the wireless connectivity that makes it
real.”
Note to editors:
Executives from Sierra Wireless and Nauto will be present at Mobile
World Congress 2017 in Barcelona to discuss the collaboration. Visit the
Sierra Wireless booth in the GSMA Innovation City, Hall 4, Stand #4A30,
February 27 – March 2. To book a briefing at MWC please contact
pr@sierrawireless.com
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About Nauto
Nauto is a Palo Alto, California based transportation technology company
whose AI-powered network of vehicles is creating a safer, smarter and
more connected future today. Our intelligent vehicle hardware saves
lives by preventing collisions, improving driver behavior, and learning
from the diverse data shared across its network. Nauto’s strategic
partners include Allianz Insurance, Toyota and BMW and its backers
include Playground Global, Draper Nexus and Index Ventures. Nauto’s team
of data science and machine learning Ph.D’s, world class engineers, and
industry veterans in insurance and livery fleet operations are located
in Playground Global Studio, where they are developing Nauto’s products
and deploying them to professional fleet and insurance industry
customers. More information about Nauto is available at
www.nauto.com
,
or on LinkedIn, Facebook and @NautoDriver on Twitter.
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 1,000 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” 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
Kim Homeniuk, +1-604-233-8028
khomeniuk@sierrawireless.com
or
Nauto
Jeanne
Meyer, +1-917-816-5773
jeanne.meyer@nauto.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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February 24, 2017
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