Virocom Selects Sierra Wireless AirLink End-to-End Networking Solution for Smart Locker Applications
January 27 2021 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
Virocom’s smart lockers enable quick, secure
and reliable contactless order pickup, helping retailers expand
service options
Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR) (TSX: SW), the leading IoT
solutions provider, today announced that Virocom has selected the
Sierra Wireless AirLink® end-to-end networking solution to enable
smart locker applications. Virocom is using Sierra Wireless’
ready-to-connect AirLink LX60 routers and Smart Connectivity
Services integrated with its Ascension Cloud portal, to provide
connected intelligent cabinets and returns kiosks with 100 percent
uptime. Smart lockers are a key tool enabling retailers to provide
contactless, 24/7 service options for customers during the COVID-19
pandemic.
The Sierra Wireless solution connects Virocom smart lockers to
Wi-Fi networks with critical failover to LTE, ensuring customers
can securely scan their code and easily pick up orders without
interruption. Virocom smart lockers are being deployed across
Europe in a variety of contactless retail and forward asset
management applications, including IT support, online order
pickup/return of goods such as cosmetics, medications, tools and
parts, and efficient, socially distanced restaurant takeaway.
Daniel Scott, Director, Virocom, said: “Selecting Sierra
Wireless’ end-to-end solution gave us a device partner and mobile
network operator in one. The AirLink LX60 router offers critical
failover to LTE to ensure uptime and an integrated global SIM that
allows our customers to quickly deploy anywhere they need to.
Sierra Wireless’ expert team helped us get to market quickly with a
completely reliable, supported solution for our customers, such as
Zebra Technologies, Ricoh UK/Europe, and Apex Supply Chain
Technologies.”
Marc Overton, Chief Solutions Officer and SVP EMEA & APAC,
Sierra Wireless said: “Connecting devices at the edge is allowing
companies to innovate new contactless services to help consumers
safely get what they need during the pandemic and beyond. Sierra
Wireless’ solution provides secure, reliable device-to-cloud
connectivity for any equipment that needs to be tracked and
accessible at all times.”
End-to-End Solution Provides Lowest Total Cost of Ownership
(TCO)
Simple to install and easy to manage, the ready-to-connect
AirLink LX60 provides the ability to securely, reliably connect
“out-of-the box”. Using Smart Connectivity simplifies global
deployment, and all SIM subscriptions and devices can be managed
and monitored using a single platform. Smart Connectivity delivers
the best possible network coverage and eliminates local coverage
gaps with multi-network connectivity around the world. Sierra
Wireless’ 24/7/365 global network operation center proactively
prevents service disruptions to keep machines and assets
connected.
The Sierra Wireless AirLink solution provides a TCO for OEMs and
system integrators that is among the industry’s lowest. By reducing
IoT management costs and eliminating SIM logistics and truck rolls
to resolve connectivity issues, customers can reduce TCO by up to
40 percent* compared to other available solutions. Customers can
work with one vendor for their IoT infrastructure and connectivity
and avoid the complex pairing of multiple components that can lead
to security vulnerabilities.
For more information, visit:
https://www.sierrawireless.com/products-and-solutions/connectivity-services/smart-connectivity/ready-to-connect/.
To contact the Sierra Wireless Sales Desk, call +1 877-687-7795
or visit http://www.sierrawireless.com/sales.
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*Based on Sierra Wireless’ analysis. Customer results may vary.
For more information, visit
https://www.sierrawireless.com/products-and-solutions/sims-connectivity-and-cloud-services/iot-sim/readytoconnect/.
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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@SierraWireless, on LinkedIn at
https://www.linkedin.com/company/sierra-wireless and on YouTube at
https://www.youtube.com/SierraWireless.
“Sierra Wireless” and “AirLink” are registered trademarks of
Sierra Wireless. Other product or service names mentioned herein
may be the trademarks of their respective owners.
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