Recent events
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2021
Sierra Wireless selects ON Semiconductor Wi-Fi chipsets for XR routers
Sierra Wireless selected ON Semiconductor QCS-AX Wi-Fi 6 chipsets to power Wi-Fi functionality in its XR Series routers; the announcement described the collaboration between the companies.
2021
Sierra Wireless halts production after ransomware attack
Sierra Wireless said a ransomware attack disrupted its website and internal operations and forced it to halt production. The company said its IT team and third-party experts were working to restore systems.
2021
Sierra Wireless withdraws first-quarter 2021 guidance
Sierra Wireless withdrew its first-quarter 2021 guidance because of disruptions caused by the ransomware attack.
2021
Sierra Wireless halts production following ransomware attack
Sierra Wireless halted production at its manufacturing sites as a result of the ransomware attack and said it expected to restart production soon.
2021
Sierra Wireless discloses ransomware attack
Sierra Wireless disclosed that its internal IT systems were hit by a ransomware attack on March 20, 2021. The company said its teams implemented countermeasures and were working to restore systems; it believed the impact was limited to its internal systems.
2021
Sierra Wireless acquires M2M One NZ
Sierra Wireless acquired New Zealand firm M2M One NZ for US$3.5 million.
2021
Sierra Wireless appoints James Armstrong to lead Enterprise Solutions
Sierra Wireless announced that James Armstrong was appointed Senior Vice President and General Manager of Enterprise Solutions.
2020
Sierra Wireless introduces AirLink MG90 5G platform
Sierra Wireless introduced the AirLink MG90 5G platform, a multi-network 5G router designed for vehicles and mission-critical first responder, field service, and transit applications.
2020
Fibocom announces plan to acquire Sierra Wireless automotive assets through an affiliate
Fibocom said it planned to increase its investment in affiliate Ruixing Wireless, which would acquire Sierra Wireless automotive front-end business assets through a wholly owned subsidiary. The report states a proposed transaction consideration of US$144 million.
2020
Sierra Wireless appoints Gregory L. Waters to its board
Sierra Wireless announced the appointment of Gregory L. Waters to the company’s Board of Directors.
2020
Sierra Wireless announces Ready-to-Connect RC Series modules
Sierra Wireless announced its Ready-to-Connect RC Series of embedded modules, combining a cellular module, integrated SIM, IoT management platform and end-to-end security. The company said the modules would be available in early 2020 in North America and EMEA.
2020
Sierra Wireless completes acquisition of M2M Group
Sierra Wireless announced that it had completed its acquisition of the M2M Group of companies in Australia for cash consideration.