Sierra Wireless Launches HL7845 Module, Delivering 450 MHz LTE-M Connectivity for Smart Metering and other Smart Energy Solutions
Sierra Wireless’ new module enables utilities to more easily, securely, and cost-effectively launch transformative new smart energy solutions.
Vancouver, Canada – April 22, 2021 – Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR) (TSX: SW), the world’s leading IoT solutions provider, today announced that it has introduced a new embedded LTE-M and NB-IoT module, the HL7845, that features support for 450 MHz wireless spectrum and is designed to meet the IoT connectivity needs of utilities in Europe.
Governments in countries like Germany, the Netherlands, and Austria are reserving 450 MHz spectrum for LTE-M networks to provide connectivity to smart energy solutions. The new module, along with Sierra Wireless’ recent announcement that it has joined the 450 MHz Global Alliance, demonstrates the company’s commitment to providing utilities with the IoT solutions they need to maximize the benefits of these smart energy solutions deployed on 450 MHz spectrum.
“The new HL7845 reflects Sierra Wireless’ deep IoT solutions expertise and extensive understanding of the smart meter and other smart energy solutions markets,” said Jim Ryan, Senior Vice President of Partnerships, Marketing and IoT Solutions at Sierra Wireless. “With the HL7845, Sierra Wireless expands on its utility industry success, delivering customers an embedded module IoT solution that enables utilities to more easily, securely and cost-effectively launch new, transformative smart energy solutions.”
“450 MHz spectrum is well suited for LTE-M devices, which provide the low cost, low power consumption and the high device capacity needed for smart energy solutions,” said Igor Virker, Managing Director, 450 MHz Global Alliance. “With the HL7845, Sierra Wireless delivers European electricity, water and gas utilities the secure, reliable, broad, and affordable IoT connectivity they need to speed their roll-out.”
The Best Choice for 450 MHz Smart Energy Solutions
The HL7845 was designed by Sierra Wireless to help utilities accelerate the roll-out of smart energy solutions while minimizing utilities’ Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). In addition to out-of-the box support for LTE-M Release 14, which enables faster data transfer speeds, the HL7845 delivers:
- Best-in-Class Power Consumption: Building on Sierra Wireless experience, the HL7845 maximizes the benefits of LTE-M’s low power consumption features. Combined with other unique Sierra Wireless features – like small Firmware Over-the-Air (FOTA) updates that reduce the amount of power needed to install these updates — these capabilities can extend the battery life of smart meters to more than ten years, reducing the number of utility truck rolls needed for battery replacements.
- Multi-Layered Security: Sierra Wireless’ cybersecurity Defense in Depth approach features multiple layers of IoT device, network, and cloud security, including secure boot, secure firmware updates, and access controls. In addition, as a Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) Numbering Authority, Sierra Wireless has been qualified to accept vulnerability reports and coordinate with security researchers to help them quickly remediate any new vulnerabilities if they arise.
- Quick Integration and Deployment: The HL7845, featuring the Common Flexible Form Factor (CF3), are being certified by both the EU’s Radio Equipment Directive (RED) and mobile industry’s Global Certification Forum (GCF). These certifications, along with the module’s support for multiple modes, architectures, and protocols (including HTTP, HTTPS, DTLS, MQTT and LwM2M) accelerate the integration of the HL7845 into smart meters and other devices, while also speeding the deployment of these devices.
- Private and Public Network Flexibility: With some EU governments reserving 450 MHz spectrum for smart energy solutions, many utilities are planning to either build their own private LTE 450 MHz networks, or deploy their smart energy solutions on other organizations’ private LTE 450 MHz networks. The HL7845 supports deployment on these private networks, while offering utilities the ability to connect to Mobile Network Operators’ public LTE-M networks. This provides utilities with greater flexibility as they can connect devices with the HL7845 module to their own private network, and use the same device to connect to public networks in geographic areas where their private network lacks coverage, or is still being built out.
Sierra Wireless has more than two decades of experience in the IoT sector and provides IoT solutions to many of the world’s leading smart meter OEMs.
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About Sierra Wireless
Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR) (TSX: SW) is the leading IoT solutions provider that combines devices, network services and software to unlock value in the connected economy. Companies globally are adopting IoT to improve operational efficiency, create better customer experiences, improve their business models and create new revenue streams. Whether it is an integrated solution to help a business securely connect edge devices to the cloud, or a software/API service to help manage processes associated with billions of connected assets, or a platform to extract real-time data to make the best business decisions, Sierra Wireless will work with you to develop the right industry-specific solution for your next IoT endeavor. Sierra Wireless operates a 24/7/365 Global Network Operation Center (GNOC) and R&D centers in North America, Europe and Asia. For more information, visit www.sierrawireless.com.
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