TELUS Mobility Introduces Rugged Global Positioning System (GPS) Wireless Modems
Scarborough, Ontario (June 24, 2004) - TELUS Mobility today further solidified its position as Canada's wireless solutions leader for business with the launch of six new wireless data modems, including several models equipped with Global Positioning System (GPS) capability, all operating on TELUS Mobility's national 1X wireless data network. The ruggedized devices are aimed at vertical applications such as oil and gas, field services, utilities, transportation and public safety.
"These new GPS data modems from Canadian companies Sierra Wireless and Cypress Solutions offer our clients on the road, in the field or in the plant the freedom of instant mobile connectivity to their offices, their co-workers or the world - and further extend our lineup of the broadest roster of rugged wireless data devices in Canada," said Robert Blumenthal, TELUS Mobility's Vice President of Products and Services.
With connectivity to a wide variety of computing devices and instant access to e-mail, the Internet, enterprise applications and database information, these modems allow clients to efficiently access mission-critical information in real time. GPS capability, coupled with service from an Automated Vehicle Location (AVL) provider such as TELUS Geomatics, enables companies to improve fleet dispatch and tracking, cutting downtime and increasing productivity.
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"These new GPS data modems from Canadian companies Sierra Wireless and Cypress Solutions offer our clients on the road, in the field or in the plant the freedom of instant mobile connectivity to their offices, their co-workers or the world - and further extend our lineup of the broadest roster of rugged wireless data devices in Canada," said Robert Blumenthal, TELUS Mobility's Vice President of Products and Services.
With connectivity to a wide variety of computing devices and instant access to e-mail, the Internet, enterprise applications and database information, these modems allow clients to efficiently access mission-critical information in real time. GPS capability, coupled with service from an Automated Vehicle Location (AVL) provider such as TELUS Geomatics, enables companies to improve fleet dispatch and tracking, cutting downtime and increasing productivity.
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Chameleon Modems
TELUS Mobility offers a lineup of five Cypress data modems, including the GPS-enabled CTM-102 and CTM-120; the CTM-100 and CTM-101, and the CTM-110, a unit specifically targeted at clients in the oil and gas industry. The always-on, TCP/IP enabled CTM-110 Modem is the first 1X modem to be certified "non-incendive" for use in Class I, Division 2 (Groups A, B, C, D). In addition, the CTM 110 and 120 are Military and SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) certified for vibration, shock, humidity and operating temperature.
About TELUS Mobility
TELUS Mobility provides its more than 3.5 million clients across Canada with a full suite of wireless voice, Internet and data services through its PCS and Mike digital wireless networks. For more about TELUS Mobility, please visit www.telusmobility.com.
TELUS (TSX: T, T.A; NYSE: TU) is Canada's second largest telecommunications company with more than Cdn $7 billion of annual revenue, more than 4.8 million network access lines and more than 3.5 million wireless subscribers. The company provides subscribers across Canada with a full range of telecommunications products and services utilizing next-generation Internet-based technologies, including data and voice services through TELUS Communications Inc. and wireless services through TELUS Mobility. For more information about TELUS, please visit www.telus.com.
TELUS (TSX: T, T.A; NYSE: TU) is Canada's second largest telecommunications company with more than Cdn $7 billion of annual revenue, more than 4.8 million network access lines and more than 3.5 million wireless subscribers. The company provides subscribers across Canada with a full range of telecommunications products and services utilizing next-generation Internet-based technologies, including data and voice services through TELUS Communications Inc. and wireless services through TELUS Mobility. For more information about TELUS, please visit www.telus.com.
About Cypress Solutions
With over six years experience in product development and manufacturing, North Vancouver based Cypress Solutions is focused on the supply of its industrial wireless data products. In addition to supplying the Chameleon Modems to TELUS Mobility, Cypress has established an experienced wireless engineering support team that is dedicated to customer support and value added engineering.
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Casey O'Neill, President
Cypress Solutions
Phone: 604-294-4465
Fax: 604-294-4471
coneill@cypress.bc.ca
Cypress Solutions
Phone: 604-294-4465
Fax: 604-294-4471
coneill@cypress.bc.ca