Sierra Wireless & USAT Tout ALEOS Application Framework
Last week at CTIA, Sierra Wireless revealed a new level of intelligence for the AirLink® line: the ALEOS Application Framework (AAF). USAT's engineer, David Lamb, is featured on the marketing material used for this launch stating, "ALEOS AF enables us to run custom programs in devices to perform M2M tasks that were previously cost-prohibitive. Now we can truly speak M2M through the Sierra Wireless intelligent gateway." View his quote on the Sierra Wireless ALEOS Application Framework spec sheet.
USAT Authorized To Install Sierra Wireless GX400 & GX440 WiFi Kits
USAT Corp. is now authorized by Sierra Wireless to install the WiFi upgrade kits into GX400 and GX440 gateways, effectively upgrading the functionality of these devices to be wireless LAN access points back-hauled over the public cellular networks. Clients who have previously purchased Sierra Wireless GX400s and GX440s without WiFi now have the option to work with USAT to upgrade them, at USAT's location, using the newly released WiFi upgrade kits available to USAT for this purpose. In addition, Sierra Wireless has published a list of distinct part numbers for GX400s and GX440s already configured with WiFi that are now shipping. Please see this list below:
1101524 GX400 WiFi EVDO Rev A VZW (incl. AC power cable and 5 year warranty)
1101525 GX400 WiFi EVDO Rev A VZW (incl. DC power cable and 5 year warranty)
1101522 GX400 WiFi EVDO Rev A Sprint (incl. AC power cable and 5 year warranty)
1101523 GX400 WiFi EVDO Rev A Sprint (incl. DC power cable and 5 year warranty)
1101529 GX400 WiFi HSPA+ AT&T and others (incl. AC power cable and 5 year warranty)
1101528 GX400 WiFi HSPA+ AT&T and others (incl. DC power cable and 5 year warranty)
1101530 GX440 WiFi LTE/EVDO VZW (incl. AC power cable and 5 year warranty)
1101531 GX440 WiFi LTE/EVDO VZW (incl. DC power cable and 5 year warranty)
WiFi Kit For GX400/GX440 Released
Sierra Wireless has released the Upgrade Kit for the GX400 & GX440 Series of intelligent gateways. The WiFi Kit utilizes the expansion slot standard in all GX models and increases the capability of the device by providing 802.11b/g/n Access Point (hotspot) or Client Mode functionality. The Wi-Fi X-Card is a standards-based wireless local-area network (WLAN) card, enabling communication with any other WLAN equipped device, including laptops, smartphones, printers, fingerprint readers and much more. The Wi-Fi X-Card can also operate in client mode giving you the ability to connect to your own Access Point and give the flexibility of using your Wi-Fi network instead of the cellular network when available. All Wi-Fi parameter settings (such as security encryption) are available through point-and-click menu-driven web pages.
Key Features: 802.11 b/g/n access point and client support; easily installed; same rugged environmental specifications of the GX devices; security protocols
The card seamlessly integrates with the GX device and user configuration is easily performed through the web-based graphical interface and ALEOS embedded intelligence.
Download the X-Card Spec Sheet (PDF)
USAT at Smart Communications Forum
USAT will in Atlanta on the 27th and 28th of March, exhibiting at the Smart Communications Forum, one of a series of Forums organized by Smart Grid Update. If you're attending this event, please stop by our booth and speak with us regarding your communications initiative.
Critical Infrastructure Hacking on the Rise
A recent article in The New York Times says that according to the Department of Homeland Security, cyber attacks on factory, critical infrastructure and database networks during the five-month period between October and February rose nearly 800% from the same time period a year ago;
During the five-month period between October and February, there were 86 reported attacks on computer systems in the United States that control critical infrastructure, factories and databases, according to the Department of Homeland Security, compared with 11 over the same period a year ago.
The increase has prompted a new interest in cybersecurity on Capitol Hill, where lawmakers are being prodded by the Obama administration to advance legislation that could require new standards at facilities where a breach could cause significant casualties or economic damage.
USAT Corp. has taken active steps to ensure that the network devices we sell meet the security needs of our clients. Ask your USAT Sales professional for more details.
CradlePoint COR Routers in stock
In a press release today, Sierra Wireless has announced that their flagship 4G device, the GX440 has been certified for Verizon.
USAT Corp has the COR IBR600-SP and IBR600-VZ in stock. If you've got an application that requires a ruggedized cellular device with GPS, WiFi on the Sprint or Verizon 3G network, you'll find your solution in the CradlePoint COR IBR600.
The COR IBR series
AirLink GX440 Now Certified For Verizon
In a press release today, Sierra Wireless has announced that their flagship 4G device, the GX440 has been certified for Verizon.
The Sierra Wireless AirLink GX440 delivers the higher bandwidth required by applications including high-quality wireless video surveillance, multi-data-stream wireless connections to branch locations, or mobile office applications for public safety and field service activities.
The AirLink GX440 marks a significant milestone for Sierra Wireless, as it represents a major network evolution for the latest device platform in the AirLink product family. Launched in early 2011, the AirLink GX Series brought a leading-edge combination of features to the AirLink line, providing a five-fold increase in processor performance, increased ruggedness, hosted remote management capabilities with AirLink Management Services, and an expansion slot for hardware feature enhancements such as additional physical interfaces and wireless local and personal area networking and communications.
