Sierra Wireless Partners with HyComm Technology to Deliver Wireless Data Products in China
Sierra Wireless, a leading provider of wireless data communications hardware and software products, has announced a significant agreement with HyComm Technology Company Limited, a wireless network provider in China, to deliver wireless data products to the emerging mobile workforce. This partnership represents a major milestone in the wireless data industry in China, marking the first major wireless data modem agreement in the country. Under the agreement, Sierra Wireless will supply its range of wireless data products, including the award-winning AirCard 300, to HyComm Technology and its value-added resellers. The AirCard 300 is a true Type II wireless PC Card that supports Windows CE, 95, 98, 2000, Pocket PC, and NT, offering the lowest battery drain compared to all CDPD PC cards.
Key Takeaways:
- Sierra Wireless will supply its complete range of wireless data products, including the AirCard 300, to HyComm Technology and its value-added resellers.
- The AirCard 300 is a true Type II wireless PC Card that supports Windows CE, 95, 98, 2000, Pocket PC, and NT.
- Sierra Wireless will provide extensive training on wireless technologies to HyComm Technology and their value-added resellers.
- The agreement will allow HyComm Technology customers to use Sierra Wireless' AirCard 300 on its Cellular Digital Packet Data (CDPD) network.
- The CDPD network, operated by HyComm Technology, covers southern China, including Hong Kong, with trials in Hong Kong scheduled to start in September 2000.
Statistics:
- Sierra Wireless has delivered wireless data products to 10 countries, including the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
- The AirCard 300 has been recognized as an award-winning product, winning several industry awards.
- The agreement with HyComm Technology marks the first major wireless data modem agreement in China.
Sources:
- Business Wire, Aug. 21, 2000
- Sierra Wireless, Inc.
- HyComm Technology Company Limited