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Sierra Wireless Offers Critical Communications Solution for First Responders and Extended Public Safety Users with FirstNet

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Sierra Wireless has announced its contribution to FirstNet, providing a full device-to-cloud solution for first responders and the public safety community. The solution integrates FirstNet connectivity with its modules and routers, designed to ensure reliable and secure communication during emergencies. Sierra Wireless has been involved in the FirstNet Embedded IoT Program since 2018, ensuring its devices meet strict standards for reliability and performance. The offering also includes the AirVantage IoT connectivity platform, enhancing management capabilities for users.

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  • Integration into the FirstNet Embedded IoT Program since 2018, allowing for enhanced product offerings.
  • Provision of a full device-to-cloud solution designed specifically for first responders.
  • Devices are FirstNet Ready®, ensuring high standards of reliability and security.
  • Includes AirVantage IoT connectivity platform, simplifying device and connectivity management.
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Sierra Wireless offers FirstNet® connectivity as part of a full device-to-cloud solution

VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR) (TSX: SW), a world leading IoT solutions provider, today announced that it’s providing first responders and extended public safety community access to a full solution which includes FirstNet connectivity along with Sierra Wireless modules and routers. The devices that are part of this solution are FirstNet Ready® in the United States and deliver a reliable, highly secure solution to further public safety capabilities and strengthen incident response.

FirstNet, Built with AT&T is designed with and for America’s first responders and the extended public safety community that could be called upon to support them. FirstNet is evolving based on the needs of, and feedback from, the public safety community, driving purposeful innovation to help them stay mission ready.

Sierra Wireless has been part of the FirstNet Embedded IoT Program since 2018. The FirstNet Embedded IoT Program allows organizations like Sierra Wireless to integrate FirstNet into industry-leading FirstNet-eligible devices. This creates a single, end-to-end solution for FirstNet-eligible customers. FirstNet embedded solutions go through an extensive review process to ensure they meet the highest standards for reliability, security, and performance.

“Sierra Wireless has been a valued member of the FirstNet Embedded IoT Program, and we’re pleased to be working with them to deliver a reliable and essential communications solution for the first responders and the extended public safety community,” said Matt Walsh, assistant vice president, product management and development, FirstNet Program at AT&T. “This allows us to further our mission to deploy, operate, maintain, and enhance the only nationwide wireless platform dedicated to first responders and the extended public safety community that support them.”

“When disaster strikes, network access is critical for the extended public safety community,” said Ross Gray, vice president of managed connectivity solutions at Sierra Wireless. “Dependable, uninterrupted, around the clock communication is essential, and any disruption can be detrimental. The Sierra Wireless solution helps ensure the prioritized access necessary to stay connected. A full solution, which includes a Sierra Wireless device, FirstNet connectivity, and a purpose-built, cloud-based dashboard, allows extended public safety users to have confidence that their critical communications stay intact when they need it most.”

Users can also access AirVantage®, Sierra Wireless’ IoT connectivity platform offering a custom, cloud-based self-service dashboard which enables users to manage both their connectivity and devices in one location, simplifying logistics, and optimizing communication costs.

The full solution is now available for purchase directly from Sierra Wireless.

For more information, visit: https://www.sierrawireless.com/iot-connectivity/enhanced-carrier-connectivity/; https://www.sierrawireless.com/router-solutions/first-responder-network/

For more on FirstNet, check out FirstNet.com.

To contact the Sierra Wireless Sales Desk, call +1 877-687-7795 or visit http://www.sierrawireless.com/sales.

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©2022 AT&T Intellectual Property. FirstNet and the FirstNet logo are registered trademarks and service marks of the First Responder Network Authority. All other marks are the property of their respective owners. FirstNet is available only within the United States, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

About Sierra Wireless

Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR) (TSX: SW) is a world leading IoT solutions provider that combines devices, network services, and software to unlock value in the connected economy. Companies globally are adopting 4G, 5G, and LPWA solutions to improve operational efficiency, create better customer experiences, improve their business models, and create new revenue streams. Sierra Wireless works with its customers to develop the right industry-specific solution for their IoT deployments, whether this is an integrated solution to help connect edge devices to the cloud, a software/API service to manage processes with billions of connected assets, or a platform to extract real-time data to improve business decisions. With more than 25 years of cellular IoT experience, Sierra Wireless is the global partner customers trust to deliver them their next IoT solution. 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 https://www.linkedin.com/company/sierra-wireless and on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/SierraWireless.

“Sierra Wireless” and “AirVantage” are 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. 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 but involve risks and uncertainties. These statements may relate to, among other things: plans and timing for the introduction or enhancement of our products and services, future market conditions, supply conditions, channel and end customer demand conditions, revenues, gross margins, operating expenses, profits, and other expectations, intentions, and plans that are not historical fact. These statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties surrounding our business and the markets we operate in, including, but not limited to, changes in technology and market conditions and our ability to implement our strategy and successfully develop, manufacture and supply new products and services. A further discussion of the risks and uncertainties facing Sierra Wireless are discussed in its Annual Information Form and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, which may be found on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and on EDGAR at www.sec.gov and in Sierra Wireless’ other regulatory filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission in the United States and the provincial securities commissions in Canada. Due to these many risks and uncertainties we cannot assure you that the forward-looking statements contained in this press release will be realized. Except as may be required by applicable securities laws, Sierra Wireless assumes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements made herein or otherwise, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Louise Matich

Sierra Wireless

Media Relations

phone: +1 236 979 2154

pr@sierrawireless.com

Sean Fallis

Sierra Wireless

Investor Relations

investor@sierrawireless.com

Source: Sierra Wireless

FAQ

What is Sierra Wireless doing with FirstNet?

Sierra Wireless is providing a full device-to-cloud solution that includes FirstNet connectivity for first responders.

How long has Sierra Wireless been involved with FirstNet?

Sierra Wireless has been part of the FirstNet Embedded IoT Program since 2018.

What are the benefits of Sierra Wireless's FirstNet solution?

The solution ensures reliable and secure communications and includes devices that meet high performance standards.

What technology does Sierra Wireless offer for public safety?

Sierra Wireless offers modules and routers that integrate with FirstNet for enhanced public safety communications.

What additional features does Sierra Wireless provide to its customers?

The offering includes the AirVantage IoT connectivity platform for managing devices and connectivity.

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