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Canada
Wireless
and
Connecting the World

Canada is at the forefront of innovative wireless technologies and applications \u2014 our talent pool in the sector has resulted in major international players establishing operations in wireless industry clus- ters across the country.

Canada\u2019s core strengths in wireless technologies and services are
complemented by the presence of R&D units set up by giants such as
Nokia, Ericssonand Alcatel-Lucent. These companies join
Canada\u2019s homegrown technology stars, including Research In
Motion(RIM), Nortel Networks, Redline Communications,
Wavesat, VoiceAgeand Sierra Wireless\u2014 all global leaders
in their market segments.

Canada is the best place in the G7 to do business, and the $32-billion wireless sector offers many investment and partnership opportunities.

Canadian companies are among world leaders in:
\u2022 mobile devices

\u2022 WiMAX and wireless mesh networks
\u2022 ultra-wideband and radio frequency identification
\u2022 satellite communications and software-defined radio

Mobile Devices

\u2022Consilient Technologies is a leading developer of wireless push email for mobile devices and phones. Consilient\u2019s software uses new, open standards and extends email, contacts, calendar and other applications to mobile devices and phones.

\u2022Research In Motion (RIM) is the pre-eminent designer, manu- facturer and marketer of innovative wireless products for the worldwide mobile communications market. Products include the BlackBerry\u00ae wireless platform, software development tools and applications for CDMA, GSM and 3G networks.

\u2022Sierra Wireless is a well-known leader in developing new wire- less data technology, such as the AirCard\u00ae line of wireless PC Cards, embedded modules for OEM wireless applications and rugged vehicle-mounted connectivity products.

\u2022VoiceAge is the forerunner in the development and dissemination of speech and audio compression technologies and solutions at the convergence of the Internet and wireless, 2.5G, 3G, Wi-Fi and WiMAX networks.

WiMAX and Wireless Mesh Networks

\u2022BelAir Networks is a leading provider of secure and scalable wireless mesh network products that deliver voice and data services for operators, municipalities, enterprises and university campuses.

\u2022Nortel Networks offers mobile connectivity products and services \u2014 including cellular, WiMAX, mesh and wireless local area networks \u2014 to operators, enterprises, university campuses and governments around the globe.

\u2022Wavesat, a fabless semiconductor developer of WiMAX broad- band wireless network chips and development tools, released the first certified WiMAX chip in the world.

Government
of Canada
Gouvernement
du Canada
:
The Future Is Here
Wireless
>REDLINE COMMUNICATIONS
is the world\u2019s first company to have a complete suite of
WiMAX equipment successfully certified. The company supplies
standards-based broadband wireless access equipment to
operators, service providers and enterprises worldwide.

\u201cCanada offers a positive business environment for high- tech companies, with exceptional research and education institutions and a very attractive quality of life.\u201d

\u2014 Mike Lazaridis, President and Co-Chief Executive Officer
Research In Motion(RIM)
Canada is home to a quarter of North America\u2019s fastest-
growing wireless companies.
\u2014 Deloitte Technology Fast 50
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