Enhanced with new features and functionality, ALEOS embedded
intelligence is now common across the entire AirLink(TM) product suite

VANCOUVER, May 13 /CNW/ - Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR - TSX: SW) today announced that the robust ALEOS(TM) embedded intelligence platform will be available on the MP line of rugged in-vehicle mobile routers for the first time. With the addition of ALEOS, which enhances the intelligence and feature set of the MP product line, all AirLink(TM) gateways and routers from Sierra Wireless will share a common firmware platform, simplifying device management and support. The new release of ALEOS, version 4.0, also includes feature enhancements such as improved security and routing functionality, as well as embedded ACEmanager, the new browser based configuration and management utility in the ACEware(TM) remote management suite.

AirLink MP mobile routers have a rich history with public safety organizations due to their rugged form factor, reliability and multiple interfaces, and have become the industry benchmark for rugged in-vehicle communication gateways. The addition of ALEOS will serve to further cement the reputation of the MP as the product of choice for law enforcement, fire and rescue, and emergency field services organizations.

For over a decade, ALEOS embedded intelligence has simplified wireless M2M solutions for customers of the AirLink product line, while consistently evolving to meet ever-changing market needs and applications. The comprehensive embedded application services within ALEOS enable seamless integration of AirLink gateways and routers into an array of mobile and M2M applications, spanning diverse vertical markets that include mobile data/field service, utilities/energy management, finance, and retail. In conjunction with the tightly integrated ACEware remote management suite, ALEOS is an exceptionally powerful platform, simplifying an entire deployment from initial integration and configuration, through comprehensive control and management for the entire solution lifecycle.

"The integration of ALEOS embedded intelligence simplifies device deployment and fleet management for our flagship MP lineup, and is highly anticipated by our customers and partners," said Justin Schmid, vice president of the Mobile and M2M group for Sierra Wireless. "Coupled with the myriad features of ALEOS 4.0, the MP will share a powerful and common embedded intelligence and remote management platform with the rest of the AirLink suite. We remain laser-focused on providing simple, high-value offerings that deliver on the promise of lowest total cost of ownership for our customers."

Embedded ACEware

With ALEOS 4.0, customers will begin using the recently announced ACEware 4.0 suite of management software.