As part of the integration, the open source solutions and services arm of Anyware Technologies will be spun off as an independent enterprise. The new enterprise, based in the Toulouse area, will focus on IT and web consulting and will continue to support the open source development of the Ametys CMS tool suite.

According to Sierra Wireless, the new Sierra Wireless business unit provides solutions that allow systems integrators, key accounts and telecom operators to roll out complete machine-to-machine solutions for managing any remote set of equipment.

The solutions are based on tools that facilitate the development of embedded applications on a platform of M2M services (M2MOperatingPortal) that is comprehensive, scalable, secure and compatible with the majority of wireless equipment available on the market. Anyware Technologies' expertise in open source technologies is a strategic advantage, allowing it to offer open source tools that easily integrate into existing systems.

Jason Cohenour, president and CEO of Sierra Wireless, said: "The integration of Anyware Technologies into Sierra Wireless brings the company a key competitive advantage, providing us with the ability to round out our portfolio of current products with an innovative software-as-a-service offering and cover the entire value chain for machine-to-machine applications, it is an important component in our strategy and we are pleased to welcome the Anyware team into the Sierra Wireless family."

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