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NEWS FLASH
2000 - 22 (July 2000) PRODUCTS, SERVICES & APPLICATIONS Sierra Wireless, HP to Offer Wireless WAN Solution Sierra Wireless Inc. and Hewlett-Packard Company have partnered to deliver a wireless wide area network solution for the mobile workforce. The two companies will offer a complete wireless bundle that enables mobile workers to access the Internet, intranet, corporate emails or financial information. Enterprises will be able to purchase the bundle from HP’ Website or through select HP authorized dealers. The complete bundle will comprise of the following:
As AirCard 300 is a wireless wide area network interface card (NIC), there will be no need to dial-up. When a user turns on their notebook, it will automatically register to the wireless network and stay connected in "always on" mode for access to Internet, intranet, corporate emails, databases, and stock information. This new bundle marks another significant outcome of the WirelssReady Alliance of which all three vendors are members. For more information: www.sierrawireless.ca/news/jun-27-00.htm Mobileinfo Comments and Advisory: A timely introduction of a marketing bundle for PCs to run on CDPD wireless networks that operate at 19200 bps - a decent speed for many wireless applications. Not a technology breakthrough but a good marketing package.Note: This news release may contain forward-looking statements. Readers should take appropriate caution in developing plans utilizing these products, services and technology architectures. All trademarks used in this summary are the property of their respective owners. NEWS
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