Tatara Systems and Boingo Wireless Power Helio Hybrid

Boingo Wireless and Tatara Systems announced today that they have been selected by Helio to power the Helio Hybrid, a comprehensive wireless solution that simplifies laptop Wi-Fi and 3G access in a single user-friendly package. Combining a 3G card, manufactured by Sierra Wireless, and software to take advantage of a laptop’s built-in Wi-Fi, the Helio Hybrid allows users to switch between a nationwide 3G network, private and free Wi-Fi signals and a worldwide network of Wi-Fi hot spots. The Helio Hybrid is the result of a close working relationship between Helio, a new mobile service for young, connected consumers, Boingo Wireless, the world’s leading wholesale network aggregator and operator of neutral-host Wi-Fi networks, and Tatara Systems, a leader in delivering carrier-class converged mobile solutions. The Helio Hybrid, which leverages Tatara’s Mobile Services Convergence Platform™ and the Boingo® Roaming System of public Wi-Fi hot spots, provides Helio’s members with easy access to the best available high-speed wireless network from their laptops. The combined efforts of Boingo and Tatara give Helio users a solution that is secure, easy-to-use and provides a consistent user experience across EVDO/ 1XRTT mobile wireless networks and Wi-Fi networks, including tens-of-thousands of free hot spots, enterprise, the 55,000 global Wi-Fi hotspots in the Boingo Wireless network and 3G in more than 220 major markets. "Between the countless hot spots and speed of Helio’s nationwide 3G network, high-speed wireless access is more accessible now than ever,” said Greg Hayes, Head of Convergence, HELIO LLC. "Bringing together the wireless expertise of Tatara Systems and the vast network footprint of Boingo Wireless has enabled us to provide consumers with unprecedented freedom to connect to a wireless broadband connection by switching between Wi-Fi and 3G for optimum connectivity on the go.” "Helio is known as an innovator in the wireless market,” stated Steve Nicolle, President and CEO of Tatara Systems. "It has been a pleasure working with Helio and Boingo Wireless on this world class user-centric service that recognizes that end-users want one relationship to give them easy and broad access from their laptop to the best of the available wireless networks, with no bias to any access technology.” "Companies like Helio and Tatara Systems are really in an outstanding position to capitalize on the continued proliferation of Wi-Fi networks,” said David Hagan, President and CEO of Boingo Wireless. "It is very exciting to be working with market leaders to help deliver advanced services addressing the highly evolved needs of today’s youth market.” There was significant collaboration in bringing to bear the companies’ deep expertise in cellular and Wi-Fi connectivity, authentication, and applications to deliver a market-driving service. This solution uses the Tatara Subscriber Gateway and a customized version of the Tatara Service Manager client software, optimized to meet Helio’s unique end-user experience, coupled with Boingo’s extensive Wi-Fi footprint and roaming authentication software. Tatara’s solution also allows Helio to proactively monitor network conditions and provide real time support to always ensure a quality customer experience for its member community. The Helio Hybrid card and Hybrid Connector software are free with a two year membership costing $85 per month. Helio Hybrid is initially available through Fry’s Electronics locations and online at www.helio.com. Taxes extra and additional fees for international access may apply. About Tatara Systems Tatara Systems invents, develops, and deploys solutions for service and content providers who want to deliver converged mobile offerings to their customers across networks and devices. Tatara's Mobile Services Convergence Platform™ makes it possible to deliver a rich and consistent set of services and content over multiple IP access networks and across secure client connections to laptops, PDAs, and smartphones providing the ultimate in real-time control and branding. Tatara’s solutions enable new revenue generating offerings such as converged mobile messaging, converged mobile VoIP, and intelligent content delivery all independent of network ownership. For more information, visit www.tatarasystems.com About Boingo Wireless Boingo Wireless, Inc. is an ultra-high-speed wireless Internet service available in tens of thousands of locations such as hotels, airports, cafes and other public places in dozens of countries throughout the world. The Boingo Roaming System comprises hundreds of Wi-Fi network operators, which are accessible through Boingo's connection software for laptops, PDAs, dual-mode phones and other embedded devices. The software -- available in SDK and white label GUI versions -- makes finding and connecting to Wi-Fi networks point-and-click simple, improving productivity for people on the go by enabling their device of choice for Wi-Fi roaming authentication. With the largest aggregated Wi-Fi network in the world, coupled with best-in-class software solutions for both laptops and portable devices, Boingo helps carriers and ISPs keep their customers connected with a high-quality broadband wireless connection. More information about Boingo is available at http://www.boingo.com About Sierra Wireless Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR – TSX: SW) develops and markets reliable, high quality wireless communications products that provide mobile professionals with data and voice access to wide area wireless networks. The Sierra Wireless product portfolio includes the award-winning AirCard® line of wireless modems, embedded modules for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and the MP line of rugged, vehicle-mounted wireless modems. Sierra Wireless also offers professional services to OEM customers during product development, leveraging the company’s expertise in wireless design and integration to provide built-in wireless connectivity for notebook computers and other portable computing devices. Sierra Wireless is headquartered in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada, with additional offices in Carlsbad, California, London, and Hong Kong. For more information about Sierra Wireless, please visit www.sierrawireless.com.