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,
2018
(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
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Sierra
Wireless Integrates SIM, Security and GNSS into Industry’s Smallest,
Lowest Power Multi-Mode LPWA Modules
AirPrime®
HL Series supports LTE-M (Cat-M1/eMTC), NB-IoT (Cat-NB1), and 2G global
networks in a compact CF3
®
module
for low power IoT applications
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--January 16, 2018--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 smallest, lowest power, multi-mode Low
Power Wide Area (LPWA) cellular modules targeted at rapidly growing
markets in asset tracking and connected industrial equipment, smart
city, healthcare, agriculture and wearables.
AirPrime® HL78 modules, featuring Altair Semiconductor’s integrated
ALT1250 chipset, deliver best-in-class power performance extending the
life of battery operated devices by 5-10X compared to other available
LTE-M/NB-IoT modules. This new level of power saving modes, with
improved wake-up and sleep mode responsiveness, as well as ultra-low
sleep mode power, make HL78 the module of choice for any
power-constrained IoT application.
“With the HL78 modules, OEMs and system integrators have the most
scalable, lowest power module platform to build their global IoT
applications on,” said Dan Schieler, Senior Vice President and General
Manager, OEM Solutions, Sierra Wireless. “And to make it even simpler
for our customers, we’ve integrated the SIM and cloud, as well as GNSS
and security features, to drive down the size of LPWA connected devices
while enhancing tamper resistance and security.”
In addition to low-power performance unique to the HL78 design, the
modules integrate GNSS tracking capability, security and an embedded SIM
in a new compact CF3® size (18mm x15mm) that is pin-to-pin compatible
with other HL Series modules. Customers have the flexibility to deploy
the same device on global LTE-M (Cat-M1/eMTC) and NB-IoT (Cat-NB1)
networks, with support for more than 20 LTE frequency bands in addition
to optional 2G fallback. Built-in security, including HTTPS, secure
socket, secure boot and free unlimited firmware over-the-air (FOTA)
updates from the AirVantage® device management IoT Platform, helps
customers ensure HL78 deployments are future proof and secure.
“More than 690 million LTE-M and NB-IoT connected devices are expected
by 2022, and the market needs a low-power, compact embedded module to
connect their industrial, smart city, smart home and simpler static
sensor applications,” said Dan Shey, Managing Director and Vice
President at ABI Research. “With the addition of the HL78 product line,
Sierra Wireless has amassed a broad portfolio of low power devices to
drive the billions of advanced IoT connections we expect in the next
decade.”
LTE-M and NB-IoT LPWA networks deliver a new class of wireless
technology specifically designed for low-power IoT applications [see
infographic]. LPWA technologies combine lower cost, broader coverage and
better battery life with globally available and secure cellular networks
ready to connect hundreds of millions more things to the Internet.
“The ability to switch seamlessly between any commercially deployed
LTE-M or NB-IoT frequency band gives HL78 customers the flexibility to
choose which network they want to deploy their low bandwidth application
on. And for those regions where LPWAN coverage is not as widely
available, optional 2G fallback ensures their devices stay online,” said
Ilan Reingold, Vice President, Business Development and Marketing at
Altair Semiconductor (A Sony Group Company). “Incorporating Altair’s
advanced IoT chipset, HL78 devices will also enjoy an extended life of
up to 15 years on a single battery.”
Availability
The AirPrime HL78 modules are fully compliant with the 3GPP Release 13
standard and are Release-14-ready to support NB2 features in the future.
Sierra Wireless AirPrime HL and WP Series modules are the smallest
embedded modules 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. HL7800 and HL7802 modules are sampling with lead
customers now, with general availability in Q3 2018. For more
information, visit
http://www.sierrawireless.com/LPWA
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Resources
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Infographic:
What is LPWA?
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Webinar:
Designing Low-Power Applications for LTE-M and NB-IoT LPWA
Networks
, Feb. 1, 2018, 10 AM EST
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White papers:
Evaluation of LTE-M Towards 5G IoT Requirements
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LPWA
Technologies: Separating Fact from Fiction
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Product Data Sheets: HL7800 and HL7802
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 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 1,500 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
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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”, “AirPrime” 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, 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 16, 2018
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