The machine-to-machine (M2M) wireless communications technology has become a major driving force for the next-generation mobile messaging system. M2M is a rapidly growing market opportunity. According to various industry sources, globally M2M connections may reach more than 200 million by 2014 with a total market valuation of approximately $57 billion. This new business model is emerging as a potential source of massive revenue to several telecom operators and equipment manufacturers. A typical mobile M2M messaging system establishes a wireless communications link to connect a group of devices to a computer server or another device for the purpose of transmitting data contained within those devices. This emerging M2M market provides the opportunity to mobile-enabled millions of devices, like cars, utility meters, vending machines and consumer electronics devices to get connected to a wireless network. In 2007, AT&T (T) had entered into an agreement with Jasper Wireless to ...

Deutsche Telekom AG’s (DT) T-Mobile unit and Sierra Wireless (SWIR) recently agreed to form a joint venture to provide machine-to-machine (M2M) wireless communications in several markets. Initially, this business venture will target European markets, with special emphasis on Germany. The M2M solution will offer innovative solutions for the fleet, automotive, navigation, utility and security markets.

T-Mobile is a top worldwide wireless service provider with more than 148 million subscribers, while Sierra Wireless is a global leader for embedded wireless modules. Recently, Sierra acquired Wavecom S.A., a primary provider of embedded wireless technology for M2M communications. This acquisition has significantly diversified Sierra’s business verticals into the high-margin M2M segment.

Wavecom has a dominant market share in Europe and Asia-Pacific regions. The combined entity now offers the most comprehensive wireless data product portfolio that includes PC adapters, 2G & 3G embedded modules, M2M terminals and related software. The new

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Novatel Wireless Inc. (NVTL), a leading provider of wireless data access cards and embedded solutions, has launched its MiFi Web server Common Gateway Interface (CGI) for the MiFi Developer Program. MiFi line of products, the industry’s first Intelligent Mobile Hotspot, is getting increasing market traction.

MiFi is an ultra-portable wireless device, creating an environment of high-speed internet connectivity that can be easily shared by multiple users using up to five Wi-Fi devices. Novatel has developed MiFi for both EV-DO and HSPA standards.   The release of this interface will enable software developers to use MiFi’s open CGI to access the on-board processing capabilities of this intelligent mobile hotspot. Novatel has decided to develop an open platform ecosystem based on MiFi technology for applications and services delivery.

The company is working with Alcatel-Lucent (ALU) to integrate its Nonstop Laptop Guardian platform on the HSPA version of MiFi. Novatel is also commercializing

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The MiFi line of products, the industry’s first Intelligent Mobile Hotspot, is getting increasing market traction. This product has been developed by Novatel Wireless Inc (NVTL), a leading provider of wireless data access cards and embedded solutions.

Yesterday, Novatel entered into an agreement with Moblix to sell MiFi products in Central & Eastern Europe and the Middle East using Moblix’s reseller channel. 3G mobile broadband networks are being increasingly deployed in these regions by several telecom carriers.

MiFi is an ultra-portable wireless device, creating an environment of high-speed internet connectivity that can be easily shared by multiple users using up to five Wi-Fi devices. Novatel has developed MiFi for both EV-DO and HSPA standards and has also begun shipment to Verizon Wireless (VZ) and Telefonica SA (TEF). Another major U.S. carrier, Sprint-Nextel (S) has also announced a deal with Novatel to launch MiFi.

According to our assessment, diversification into

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For Immediate Release

Chicago, IL - May 6, 2009 - Zacks Equity Research picks Sierra Wireless (SOHU) as Bull of the Day and CenturyTel (CTL) as Bear of the Day. In addition, the analysts at Zacks Equity Research discuss the latest on Citigroup (C), Bank of America (BAC) and Morgan Stanley (MS).

Full analysis of all these stocks is available at: http://at.zacks.com/?id=2678

Bull of the Day

Sohu.com, Inc. (SOHU) is the second-largest Internet portal and one of the most well-known online brands in China. Sohu's pipeline for its new online games remains strong and is expected to drive meaningful growth in late 2009 and 2010.

The company spun-off part of its gaming division Changyou.com via an ADS offering, which is expected to increase its user base and help gain shares in the MMORPG (massively multi-player online role-playing game) market. We are also encouraged by the company's growing cash

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For Immediate Release

Chicago, IL - May 5, 2009 - Zacks Equity Research picks Sierra Wireless (SWIR) as Bull of the Day and Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. (BBV) as Bear of the Day. In addition, the analysts at Zacks Equity Research discuss the latest on DirecTV (DTV), Liberty Media (LINTA) and News Corp (NWS).

Full analysis of all these stocks is available at: http://at.zacks.com/?id=2678

Bull of the Day

We reiterate our Buy rating for Sierra Wireless (SWIR), a leading developer of OEM wireless modem cards and access solutions, following the company's recent financial results, achieving strong free cash flow generation and effective cost reduction initiatives.

Sierra's first quarter 2009 financial results were well above our estimates even as the company contends with intensifying competition in the PC OEM market, coupled with unfavorable economic conditions. Management also provided

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We reiterate our Buy rating for Sierra Wireless (SWIR), a leading developer of OEM wireless modem cards and access solutions, following the company's recent financial results, achieving strong free cash flow generation and effective cost reduction initiatives.

Sierra's first quarter 2009 financial results were well above our estimates even as the company contends with intensifying competition in the PC OEM market, coupled with unfavorable economic conditions. Management also provided an encouraging outlook for financial performance over the next quarter.

According to our assessment, Sierra's acquisition of Wavecom may act as a major revenue catalyst in future reporting periods. This acquisition is expected to diversify the company's business opportunities into new vertical markets -- in particular, the high-margin machine-to-machine segment. Zacks Investment Research

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