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PRESS RELEASE: Panasonic, Partners to Demonstrate EV-DO REVISION A at CTIA Wireless 2006; Solution Incorporates Panasonic(R) Toughbook(R) Notebook Computers with Embedded Modems from Sierra Wireless
Panasonic, Partners to Demonstrate EV-DO REVISION A at CTIA Wireless 2006; Solution Incorporates Panasonic(R) Toughbook(R) Notebook Computers with Embedded Modems from Sierra Wireless LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 5, 2006--
Panasonic Computer Solutions Company is collaborating with Sprint and Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR - TSX: SW) to demonstrate the capabilities and benefits of EV-DO Revision A networks at CTIA WIRELESS 2006, April 5 - 7 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The demonstrations will be hosted by Sprint (Booth 1439). Sierra Wireless and Panasonic have integrated the Sierra Wireless MC5725 embedded module for EV-DO Revision A networks into Panasonic Toughbook notebook computers for the demonstration.
EV-DO Revision A networks are designed to offer increased uplink speeds enabling faster file transfers. Expected to launch later this year, EV-DO Revision A networks will enable new applications for mobile users, including video and VOIP, and provide the ability to deliver large graphic or multimedia files over a wireless connection. EV-DO Revision A is expected to deliver peak data download rates of up to 3.1 Mbps and upload rates up to 1.8 Mbps.
"Panasonic Toughbook users were among the first with access to next generation data networks as a result of our long-term leadership in mobile computing and our extensive community of technology and carrier partners," said Victoria Obenshain, Director of Strategic Wireless for Panasonic Computer Solutions Company. "Our collaboration with Sprint and Sierra Wireless on this Revision A demonstration exemplifies our commitment to push the limits of mobile computing as technologies evolve and opportunities open up to access a wider array of media rich applications."
Panasonic was one of the first notebook vendors to integrate and ship embedded EV-DO notebooks with certification on the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network and EV-DO Rev. 0, starting in August 2005. Toughbook computers have built-in access to Sprint's EV-DO and CDMA 1X networks through the embedded EM5625 module from Sierra Wireless. Sierra Wireless has been working with Panasonic to integrate WWAN connectivity in notebooks for nearly seven years.
Last week, Panasonic launched its new semi-rugged Toughbook CF-74 notebook, which is also certified on Sprint's EV-DO and CDMA 1X networks. See the Panasonic Toughbook CF-74 and other durable, reliable mobile computing solutions at CTIA in Hall C3, Booth 2635.
About Panasonic Computer Solutions Company
Panasonic Computer Solutions Company empowers the mobile workforce. The company is a unit of Panasonic Corporation of North America, which is the principal North American subsidiary of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (NYSE: MC). Panasonic has delivered reliable, durable mobile solutions through its Toughbook(R) line of notebook computers for thirteen years and has expanded the boundaries of wireless technology through a broad portfolio of products, ranging from fully rugged, industrial strength notebook computers and tablet PCs to thin and light semi-rugged notebooks. A core manufacturer, Matsushita and its subsidiaries control the entire process of design, manufacture, quality assurance, service and support. As a result, Panasonic Toughbooks are known for having the lowest failure rates in the industry. Government, industrial, and commercial users--from Fortune 1,000 companies to small businesses--rely on solutions from Panasonic, wherever their work takes them.
All brand and company/product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies. All specifications are subject to change without notice. Information on Panasonic's full line of notebook PCs for the mobile professional can be obtained by calling 800-662-3537 or at http://www.panasonic.com/toughbook. CONTACT: Cohn & Wolfe for Panasonic Computer Solutions Company Bob Osmond, 802-472-3444 [e-mail] or Chris Knight, 415-365-8524 [e-mail] SOURCE: Panasonic Computer Solutions Company Copyright Business Wire 2006
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