UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE
COMMISSION
Washington,
D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
Report
of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the
Month of
February
2019
(Commission File. No. 000-30718).
SIERRA
WIRELESS, INC.
(Translation of registrant’s name in
English)
13811 Wireless Way
Richmond, British
Columbia, Canada V6V 3A4
(Address of principal executive offices
and zip code)
Registrant’s Telephone Number, including area code:
604-231-1100
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Nimb
Selects Sierra Wireless Ready-to-Connect Modules to Transform Personal
Safety Wearables
Sierra
Wireless Ready-to-Connect solution enables the world’s first
cellular-connected safety ring with panic button
Try
the Nimb smart safety ring in a live LTE M-connected demonstration at
Mobile World Congress 2019, Innovation Hall 4, Stand A430
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--February 21, 2019--Sierra
Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR) (TSX: SW), the leading provider of fully
integrated device-to-cloud solutions for the Internet of Things (IoT),
today announced that Nimb has selected Sierra Wireless’ Ready-to-Connect
cellular modules for its smart safety ring, designed to alert emergency
contacts when the ring’s wearer presses the hidden panic button.
Ready-to-Connect delivers all of the key elements needed for this IoT
application in a compact 15 x 18 mm package, including LPWA module,
GNSS, Smart SIM with global coverage and cloud management services, in
one integrated bundle.
After one of its founders was violently attacked, Nimb developed a smart
ring with a concealed panic button that allows users to send an alert
with their location to a list of emergency contacts, including first
responders in the US and fellow Nimb ring wearers nearby. With one click
and without drawing unwanted attention, the Nimb ring enables its wearer
to call for help. Using Sierra Wireless’ Ready-to-Connect solution, the
Nimb ring is a stand-alone device that doesn’t need to be paired with
another mobile device and can be used anywhere in the world on LTE-M and
NB-IoT networks.
Leo Bereschansky, Founder and CEO, Nimb, said: “Our goal was to create
an easy-to-use wearable that keeps its user safe without needing to be
paired with a mobile device. By designing the next generation of Nimb
rings with Sierra Wireless’ Ready-to-Connect solution, we were able to
develop a fully autonomous safety system that fits into our form factor
budget and works anywhere in the world in many fewer months than
planned.”
Using Ready-to-Connect modules simplified the development of Nimb’s
safety ring by delivering all the elements they needed to deploy a
global personal safety system. The HL78 LPWA modules deliver
best-in-class power performance, extending the Nimb ring’s battery life,
while the operator-agnostic Smart SIMs make it easy for Nimb to deploy
their solution globally. All SIM subscriptions and devices are managed
end-to-end through a single interface using AirVantage® IoT Platform.
Marc Overton, Chief Solutions Officer, Sierra Wireless, said: “Nimb was
looking for a low-power cellular solution that they could quickly and
easily deploy, without having to integrate products and platforms from
different vendors. Ready-to-Connect provided the security, connectivity
and management platform, as well as the small form factor that Nimb
needed to develop a reliable smart safety device.”
Research by analyst firm Frost & Sullivan found that many IoT
deployments can take more than 18 months to move from concept to
commercial launch. With Ready-to-Connect, companies can innovate in a
third of the time, while also simplifying operations and reducing
product and logistic costs by up to $500,000/year*. Ready-to-Connect
eliminates the need to manage different vendors and platforms, as well
as the complex pairing of multiple components that can lead to security
vulnerabilities. For more information, visit:
https://www.sierrawireless.com/products-and-solutions/sims-connectivity-and-cloud-services/iot-sim/readytoconnect/
.
To contact the Sierra Wireless Sales Desk, call +1 877-687-7795 or visit
http://www.sierrawireless.com/sales
.
Mobile World Congress 2019 Demonstration
Sierra Wireless and Nimb will demonstrate the smart safety ring at MWC,
February 25-28, in the GSMA Innovation City, Hall 4, Stand 4A30.
Visitors can try on the ring and see how easy it is to use the hidden
panic button to send emergency alerts over a live cellular network.
*Based on Sierra Wireless’ analysis of a traditional IoT deployment of
50,000 units over five years. Customer results may vary.
About Sierra Wireless
Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR) (TSX: SW) is an IoT pioneer, empowering
businesses and industries to transform and thrive in the connected
economy. Customers Start with Sierra because we offer a device to cloud
solution, comprised of embedded and networking solutions seamlessly
integrated with our secure cloud and connectivity services. OEMs and
enterprises worldwide rely on our expertise in delivering fully
integrated solutions to reduce complexity, turn data into intelligence
and get their connected products and services to market faster. Sierra
Wireless has more than 1,300 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
.
“Sierra Wireless” and "AirVantage" 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
Media Relations
phone:
+1 604 233 8028
pr@sierrawireless.com
David Climie
Investor Relations
phone: +1 604 321 1137
dclimie@sierrawireless.com
Nimb:
Kathy Roma
Communication Director
+1 917 362-7245
kathy@nimb.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 21, 2019
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