Novatel Wireless, Inc. (Nasdaq:NVTL), a leading provider of
wireless broadband access solutions, today announced the development
of new mobility applications and platforms to enable end-to-end,
value-added services in conjunction with its broadband mobile
computing platforms. The new portfolio of innovative solutions will
allow wireless operators, notebook OEMs and vertical markets to offer
additional benefits and services to their customers.
The new service offerings will be based upon three core
components:
-- (1) Novatel Wireless' web-based applications server which
securely communicates with any remote mobile clients, such as
notebooks, smartphones and other wireless devices
-- (2) Novatel Wireless' HSDPA and EV-DO embedded modules hosting
the company's generated protocols and value-added applications
for wireless network operators, OEMs and vertical markets
-- (3) Novatel Wireless' mobility platform which is a key enabler
to provide a complete solution, with software and services
providing end-to-end functionality
The Novatel Wireless servers will work within current network
architectures and ensure secure communication, authentication,
provisioning and billing across the entire wireless network. The
client technology will be supported on all Novatel Wireless wide-area
network (WAN) modules, and, together with the server technology and
applications, will allow operators to offer new services to their end
users. Novatel Wireless will bring this development initiative to both
its carrier and OEM channels and will support the technology across
all its broadband access markets, including mobile computing, machine
to machine (M2M), and additional vertical markets.
Initial applications that will be developed will address the
following areas:
-- Location Based Services, using assisted and standalone GPS
client technology that will be supported on Novatel Wireless
broadband access devices
-- Enhanced Wireless Notebook Capabilities, which allow wireless
WAN-enabled notebooks to act as complete mobile communication
devices, using Novatel generated technology protocols, Novatel
client servers, and Novatel generated applications
-- Computer Asset Tracking, which allows IT Managers to securely
track their mobile computer assets over wireless WAN, remote
protection of corporate data, and remote control and
diagnostics of mobile devices
-- IP-based Voice and Multimedia Applications, that will allow
peer-to-peer VoIP, push-to-talk, push-to-view and other
advanced multimedia applications
"Building on the success of the first phase of our diversification
strategy, we are now extending our technology and offering innovative,
new end-to-end solutions for our customers," said Peter Leparulo,
Executive Chairman of Novatel Wireless. "Leveraging our own extensive
expertise in wireless data and our existing channels and
relationships, we have developed applications, protocols, servers, and
clients and architected a complete platform to allow operators, OEMs
and vertical markets to offer a broad range of services and provide a
powerful application environment through those platforms. Driving this
effort is our partnership with global technology leaders who will play
a key role in these next-phase growth initiatives."
ABOUT NOVATEL WIRELESS
Novatel Wireless, Inc. is revolutionizing wireless communications.
The company is a leader in the design and development of innovative
wireless broadband access solutions based on 3G WCDMA (HSDPA & UMTS),
CDMA and GSM technologies. Novatel Wireless' Merlin(TM) PC Cards and
ExpressCards, Expedite(R) Embedded Modules, MobiLink(TM)Communications
Software Suite, Ovation(TM) Fixed Mobile Convergence Products and
Conversa(TM) Software Suite enable high-speed wireless access. The
company delivers innovative 3G solutions to operators, distributors
and vertical markets worldwide. Headquartered in San Diego, Calif.,
Novatel Wireless is listed on Nasdaq:NVTL. For more information, visit
www.novatelwireless.com. (NVTLG)
This release may contain forward-looking statements, which are
made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the United States
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended to date.
These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. A
number of important factors could cause actual results to differ
materially from those in the forward-looking statements contained
herein. These factors include risks relating to technological changes,
new product introductions, continued acceptance of Novatel Wireless'
products and dependence on intellectual property rights. These
factors, as well as other factors that could cause actual results to
differ materially, are discussed in more detail in Novatel Wireless'
filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission
(available at www.sec.gov) and other regulatory agencies.
(C) 2007 Novatel Wireless. All rights reserved. The Novatel
Wireless logo, Merlin, Expedite, MobiLink, Ovation and Conversa are
trademarks of Novatel Wireless, Inc. Other product or service names
mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners.
