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WirelessDevNet.com Press Release
Sierra Wireless to Launch Intelligent Vehicle Tracking and Mobile Resource Management Device
Vancouver, Canada - May 20, 2008 - Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR - TSX: SW) today
announced the newest addition to its AirLink(TM) product suite, the PinPoint
XT - an intelligent device ideally suited for vehicle tracking, fleet
management and telematics solutions. The PinPoint XT is expected to be widely
available for GSM and CDMA networks worldwide in the second half of 2008.
For almost a decade, the Sierra Wireless AirLink suite of in-vehicle
modems has provided high-value two-way mobile data solutions designed for
public safety, mobile enterprise and field force enablement. By launching the
PinPoint XT, Sierra Wireless can offer customers an intelligent solution for a
wide range of Mobile Resource Management solutions, including fleet
management, AVL, GPS tracking and vehicle diagnostics and telemetry.
"The PinPoint XT responds to market demand for a rugged, intelligent,
configurable solution for fleet management and AVL applications," remarked
Andrew Berman, senior vice president and general manager of the Sierra
Wireless Mobile and M2M group. "This platform further strengthens our AirLink
product line and we're confident customers will be excited about the form
factor, reliable and robust location capabilities, and new event reporting
features."
Robust Intelligence and Device Management
The PinPoint XT will feature ALEOS(TM), the embedded intelligence
available exclusively on the Sierra Wireless line of AirLink products. Coupled
with the AceWare(TM) suite of remote management tools, ALEOS lowers total cost
of ownership by simplifying device setup and provisioning and provides
customers with comprehensive remote configuration and diagnostic capabilities.
To support comprehensive vehicle telemetry, the PinPoint XT features a
full suite of I/O ports, including four digital inputs, three analog inputs
and two relay outputs. The accompanying AceWare suite of device management and
configuration tools has also been enhanced to support the new event reporting
feature of ALEOS, enabling PinPoint XT users to have full control of the data
collected and transmitted based on the occurrence of an exception, minimizing
the amount of data passed over the network. This feature allows the PinPoint
XT to perform intelligent decision making at the end-point, giving customers
robust control over the data from their mobile assets. Finally, the
administrator can select from several delivery options, including email and
SMS, enabling real time notification to the proper personnel.
By leveraging the highly efficient location based services protocol
feature built into ALEOS, third-party application providers can more
thoroughly integrate GPS tracking applications with the PinPoint XT. This
feature allows application providers to access the full complement of data,
including digital and analog input status, odometer readings, low power state
information, and network signal strength from the PinPoint XT, and enables
seamless incorporation of both location and event data into their application.
PinPoint XT Product Summary
The PinPoint XT is an ideal solution for vehicle installations for fleet
management and AVL solutions. The PinPoint XT features include:
ALEOS embedded intelligence
AceWare remote monitoring, control, management and configuration
utilities
Event reporting
Serial Port - Through optional accessory harness
Mini-USB port
Multiple I/O for vehicle telematics
Small form factor
Mil Spec 810-F for shock, vibration, and temperature
High sensitivity 16-Channel GPS receiver
Status LEDs
For more information about the Sierra Wireless PinPoint XT please visit
http://www.sierrawireless.com/product/airlink/pinpointxt.aspx. To contact the
Sierra Wireless Mobile and M2M Sales Desk, call +1 (510) 781-4200 or e-mail
MobileandM2M@sierrawireless.com.
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