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
March
2018
(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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reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F:
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40-F
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International
Vending Alliance Selects Sierra Wireless IoT Services to Revolutionize
Vending Experience
Sierra
Wireless Smart SIM and AirVantage® IoT Platform to enable digital
transformation of the world’s largest vending network
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 22, 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 that International Vending Alliance (IVA), the largest
global network with 1.9 million vending machines in more than 70
countries, has selected Sierra Wireless’ Smart SIM and AirVantage® IoT
Platform to revolutionize vending service delivery.
One hundred million customers interact with IVA vending machines daily,
but the vending experience has remained largely unchanged for the last
25 years. IVA’s smart “black box” solution, powered by Sierra Wireless
IoT Services, is transforming the vending industry by enabling new
business models and customer experiences, including cashless payment,
touch screens, targeted advertising, online monitoring and more
efficient management.
“To compete with consumers’ ever-increasing digital expectations, the
vending industry needs to reimagine how we interact with our customers,”
said Martijn van den Hazenkamp, CEO of IVA. “IVA’s global network has
been actively involved in the creation of a new smart vending solution
that will change how vending machines operate so that data can be used
to drive sales and customer satisfaction. We teamed up with Sierra
Wireless, a global leader in IoT, to develop the vital connectivity and
data collection requirements in the solution. Working together, we will
modernize the vending experience.”
Sierra Wireless’ Smart SIMs offer global coverage, allowing IVA to use a
single SIM across its worldwide network. The SIMs are integrated with
the AirVantage IoT platform to manage subscriptions and connectivity and
to monitor connectivity services. By connecting and collecting data from
its retail assets, IVA can now provide transformative services, such as
preventative maintenance, restocking optimization, automated
merchandising, advertising, loyalty programs and more.
“IVA’s solution is a wonderful example of how IoT technology can breathe
new life into industries that are facing new competitors and shifting
consumer preferences,” said Marc Overton, Senior Vice President and
General Manager, IoT Services, Sierra Wireless. “This data-driven
vending experience, designed around Sierra Wireless connectivity
services, allows IVA to innovate and deliver a completely new experience
for customers and more efficient management for operators.”
IVA’s solution integrates Sierra Wireless IoT services with Smart Retail
Solutions B.V.’s platform for the Retail, Hospitality, Beverage, and CPG
industries.
“Combining our platform with Sierra Wireless’ IoT services allows us to
provide a 24/7, flexible connectivity solution to the IVA network,” said
Adrian Whelan, Director & Co-Founder, Smart Retail Solutions B.V. “We
chose the Sierra Wireless solutions due to its ease of use and
robustness, and the team involved has been extremely helpful with
designing the solution.”
For more information about the Sierra Wireless AirVantage IoT Platform,
SIMs and Connectivity Services visit:
http://www.sierrawireless.com/products-and-solutions/sims-connectivity-and-cloud-services/
.
To contact the Sierra Wireless Sales Desk, call +1 877-687-7795 or visit
http://www.sierrawireless.com/sales
.
Note to editors:
To view and download images of Sierra Wireless products, visit
http://www.sierrawireless.com/newsroom/productimages.aspx
.
About IVA
Founded in 2002, the International Vending Alliance (IVA) has grown to
become the largest single vending network globally. I’s network covers
more than 70 countries with an install base more than 1.9 million
machines. The network consists of regional leading companies in vending
and micro market services. For more information, visit:
http://ivavending.com
.
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 1,400 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
.
“AirVantage” and “Sierra Wireless” 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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March 22, 2018
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