Regulatory News:
Wavecom (Paris:AVM) (NASDAQ:WVCM) today announced a groundbreaking
combination of cellular, satellite and GPS technology (select models)
on a single device: the Wavecom Q52 Omni Wireless CPU(R). Based on
Wavecom Wireless Microprocessor(R) technology, the Q52 Omni embodies
unprecedented integration by embedding control of all three
technologies on a single processor, enabling significant cost savings
over existing multiprocessor solutions. The powerful, built-in ARM9
processor and included Open AT(R) Software Suite allow developers to
develop, embed and execute their applications directly on the device.
Capable of enduring even the harshest environmental conditions,
the Q52 Omni was created to enable remote monitoring and control of
assets absolutely anywhere in the world.
"We fully expect this device to change the face of asset tracking
by enabling cost-effective, global monitoring," said Stefan Lindvall,
Wavecom Group Vice President and Head of the Americas Region Americas.
"The integration and price point, particularly when paired with
affordable services from our Satellite partner ORBCOMM, are sure to
open the door to mass adoption of this technology particularly in
industries focused on high-value equipment, transportation and
logistics."
To further reduce total cost of ownership, the new Q52 Omni
supports the unique, secure Wavecom Intelligent Device Service offer,
providing customers with access to the world´s most powerful Web-based
service platform for upgrading and monitoring networked machines.
Sampling with key customers has already commenced with commercial
volumes due to ship in the second half of this year.
Visit www.wavecom.com/q52omni or CTIA booth # 5135 for more
information.
About Wavecom
Wavecom is a worldwide leader in embedded industrial wireless
communication solutions for automotive, machine-to-machine and mobile
professional applications. Wavecom´s solutions include the Open AT(R)
software platform encompassing the Wavecom Open AT(R) Operating
System, a wide range of Plug-Ins, the Open AT(R) Integrated
Development Environment (IDE) along with a market-leading range of
Wireless CPU(R) (Central Processing Units), and an expanding portfolio
of services. These complete embedded solutions enable makers of all
types of machines to develop a new breed of intelligent wireless
applications, without the need of external processors and other ASICs
(Application Specific Integrated Circuits) and components.
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Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Paris, Wavecom has
subsidiaries in Hong Kong (PRC), Research Triangle Park, NC (USA) and
Camberley (UK). Wavecom is publicly traded on Euronext Paris (Eurolist
compartment B: AVM; ISIN: FR0000073066) in France and on the NASDAQ
(WVCM) exchange in the U.S.
www.wavecom.com
