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Panasonic selects Sierra Wireless 4G LTE modules for Toughpad A1 TabletJan 17, 2012 (Datamonitor via COMTEX) -- Sierra Wireless, a provider of mobile computing and machine-to-machine communications solution, and Panasonic, a provider of integrated business technology solutions, have announced that Sierra Wireless will provide 4G LTE internal modems in the Toughpad A1, Android-powered business tablet. The purpose-built slate targets mission-critical and mobile workers in markets like aviation, construction, field sales and the public sector, where exposure to environments is a constant challenge and the consequence of a failure is significant. With integrated 4G LTE connectivity, Panasonic customers will be able to access stored online information and file reports from the field, share photos, stream video, and perform other high-bandwidth applications. For example, a technician addressing a particular problem on a piece of equipment would be able to use the Toughpad A1 tablet to access a training video stored on a corporate intranet, saving downtime and travel costs for multiple trips. Integrating LTE into a mobile device presents challenges for manufacturers. These may include the design and placement of the wireless module within the device for optimum performance, the integration and placement of the antenna, the interaction of the wireless module with the device software. "We have been collaborating with Sierra Wireless for many years to integrate new wireless-broadband technologies into our Toughbook mobile computers and provide our customers with fast and reliable mobile-broadband connectivity," said Victoria Obenshain, VP, wireless strategy, Panasonic. "Extending this collaboration to our Toughpad A1 tablet ensures our customers can enjoy the same freedom and productivity they enjoy with their Toughbook devices. The end result is that our customers will be able to count on their wireless connection to help them share and access information wherever they are." "Tablets have taken a strong position in the consumer mobile computing market because of their portability and ease-of use, and the potential benefits they offer enterprise and government workers are considerable as well," said Dan Schieler, senior vice president, Mobile Computing for Sierra Wireless. "The Panasonic Toughpad A1 tablet offers the same portability and ease-of-use with the extra durability and key features to meet the needs of these users, and so we are excited to expand our collaboration with Panasonic to this new product line." http://www.datamonitor.com Republication or redistribution, including by framing or similar means, is expressly prohibited without prior written consent. Datamonitor shall not be liable for errors or delays in the content, or for any actions taken in reliance thereon |