SIRIT RFID Strategy Leadership

Frost & Sullivan analyzes the North American radio frequency identification (RFID) market and recognizes Sirit with its 2009 North American Frost & Sullivan Award for Competitive Strategy Leadership of the Year for execution on its business strategies. ...

... "While the economic downturn had an adverse impact on most of the companies in the North American RFID market, Sirit has shown continued growth. Its success is evident from the higher revenue growth rate in late 2008 and into 2009. Revenues for Q1 2009 were $5.6 million as compared to $4.3 million in 2008, at a growth rate of 30.2 percent. The company has seen large-scale deployments recently. In October 2008, Sirit's flagship reader, the INfinity 510 was selected by 5 of the 6 integrators awarded under the Blanket Purchase Agreement contract to supply, and to support passive RFID applications to the Department of Defense. In February 2009, Sirit received an order for RFID Title 21 toll equipment to be installed on the Golden Ears Bridge near Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. " ...

Via SIRIT: Leadership in the North American RFID Market

RFID Strategic View

Walmart and other companies have moved beyond the hype of RFID to integrating the technology into operational business processes to gain visibility and insight into performance, often based on a strategic business case instead of tangible payback. ...

... "Those that have scaled back on their RFID aspirations, however, are now looking at the technology in a more strategic light. " ...

Via Technology News: RFID Revolution

Checkpoint RFID Strategy Gaining Traction

Checkpoint discusses quarterly results and sees the Oatsystems integration proceeding as planned. ...

... "Our Evolve RF and RFID-enabled product line continues to be well received by our customers and is gaining traction in the marketplace. The addition of OATSystems puts key aspects of Checkpoint's developing strategy for RFID EAS in place as the combination of Checkpoint and OATSystems uniquely positions us as a one-stop-shop for solutions that enable retailers and their supply chains to gain deeper inventory visibility, further reducing shrink and increasing bottom-line profits by enhancing on-shelf merchandise availability for consumers. " ...

Via Checkpoint Systems: Integration of OATSystems progressing as planned

RFID Medical Transportation Implementation Based on Microsoft Sharepoint Server

B.O.S. Better Online Solutions Ltd will implement solution of strategic customer involved in medical transportation industry. ...

... "The system is based on BOS PointAct infrastructure enhancements to Windows SharePoint Services (WSS) and Microsoft Office SharePoint Server (MOSS). The first phase of the implementation will enable the customer, on a daily basis, to monitor, analyze, audit, manage and control its services, costs, pricing lists and other business aspects. In subsequent phases, new features for monitoring the customer's vehicles and equipment will be introduced, using BOS RFID and AVL technologies. Following the completion of this project, the Company and the customer intend to establish a Joint Venture that will offer the system to potential new customers. " ...

Via BOS: RFID SharePoint based logistics project

RFID Company Merger, Private Placement

InfoLogix expands through private placement and merger to accelerate its growth strategy in the RFID healthcare market. ...

... "2006 has been a monumental year for InfoLogix, said David Gulian, Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of InfoLogix. We have been recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine as the sixth fastest growing company in the nation, and have reached significant milestones in installing over 1,900 customer solutions and 1,100 solutions specifically for hospitals. With $17 million of equity financing behind us, we can confidently execute our growth strategy as a public company. Gulian noted that the market for healthcare and RFID-based solutions continues to witness exceptional growth. Our RFID-based software, infrastructure, and services solution portfolio is poised to take advantage of this market opportunity. " ...

Via InfoLogix: InfoLogix, Inc. Completes Over-Subscribed $17 Million Private Placement and Merger with Publicly Traded New Age Translation, Inc., Creating Newly Public RFID & Healthcare Technology Company ...

RFID Reader: European Channel Strategy

SkyeTek uses the VAR approach as its channel strategy to Spain and Portugal. ...

... "SkyeTek, Inc., the leading provider of embedded RFID reader technology, announced the addition of a value added reseller (VAR) that will provide the company with a specialized sales, systems integration, and support presence in Spain and Portugal, one of the largest European markets for RFID. NextPoint Solutions will carry SkyeTek's M1, M2, and M9 HF and UHF reader modules. These reader modules are based on SkyeTek's simple common architecture and powerful ReaderWare software. " ...

Via SkyeTek: SkyeTek Signs Value Added Reseller to Serve Growing RFID Reader Markets in Europe

RFID Implementation: ROI More Predictable

Research report looks at the increased predictability of RFID implementations and the overall return-on-investment, or ROI. ...

... "the once hidden costs associated with sometimes dramatic organizational changes brought about by (or necessary to) a successful RFID implementation can now be anticipated and managed. As a result, enterprises are enjoying shorter design and pilot phases, scalable solutions, smoother rollout, and less challenging integration tasks. " ...

Via Aberdeen Group: Link

Upcoming Conference will focus on the return on RFID investments ...

5th Annual Global RFID ROI Summit London - The RFID Conference (Radio Frequency Identification) for industry experts: "The Global RFID-ROI Summit 2007, 29 & 30 January 2007, ExCeL Conference Centre - London: the event focuses on achieving real business value from successful RFID implementation. "

RFID implementation must be integrated into business processes in order to realize the full benefits ...

Via Sun Micro: RFID ROI Requires More Than Slap and Ship Deployment: "To really realize ROI from RFID, companies need to see this technology as a way to collect valuable business intelligence that can help them cut costs and increase profits, says Manish Bhuptani, director of market development at Sun Microsystems. "

Companies that drive business change increase the ROI from RFID implementations ...

Via Teradata: The Analytic Value of RFID (PDF): "Companies that take a more functional approach to RFID implementations will often be disappointed, but those companies that see and leverage RFID adoption as an opportunity to drive system-level changes will unlock the ROI in RFID. "

Adoption of RFID technology will ultimately deliver the full benefits of the RFID project. Leading indicators of RFID adoption should be monitored. ...

Deloitte & Touche LLP on RFID: "The high costs of RFID deployment make it hard to see an immediate return on investment. Businesses should not rush in without first knowing the best RFID adoption strategy and how they intend to measure its performance. "

RFID Automated Application System Supports Supply Chain Strategy ...

Dairy Fresh implements Xterprise RFID automation system to support supply chain performance. ...

... "Dairy Fresh chose Xterprise to deploy the XARM 4000 solution on two manufacturing lines so that supply chain strategies and their customer mandates could be met in a timely manner, without the need for added labor to accomplish the RFID tagging requirements. The XARM 4000 is a fully integrated, automated, RFID application solution that enables Dairy Fresh to easily transition from non-tagged production line packaging to RFID tagged production line packaging. The XARM 4000, designed and built by Carrollton, Texas based Xterprise, is designed around a Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) software platform that enables real-time monitoring and control of the complex production line material handling system and RFID printer applicators and verification readers. The system can accommodate full pallet single SKU tagging (case and pallet) and pallet only tagging for their various retailer’s requirements. In addition to using the latest technology to ensure maximum readability of RFID tags in the retailers supply chain, the Xterprise automated solution also provides the lowest cost per case application and the highest case per minute throughput in the industry. " ...

Via Xterprise: Dairy Fresh Deploys Xterprise RFID Source Tagging Solution: WalMart Beverage manufacturer chooses automated solution for RFID case and pallet tagging ...

RFID Wireless Sensor Networks: System on Chip ...

New system-on-chip design support RFID sensor networks and other monitoring applications. ...

... "Coronis announces the launch of a single-chip solution for OEMs and integrators that provides ultra-low power consumption and long-range features for wireless sensor networks (WSN). The Wavenis SoC will be ready for production in late 2006 to ship in 2007. The new Wavenis wireless System-on-Chip (SoC) transceiver design delivers an optimal price-performance ratio for various types of battery-powered sensor devices, such as RFID tags, utility meter monitors, industrial temperature monitoring systems, and more. Coronis currently has over 650,000 Wavenis-enabled devices deployed, with orders for another 400,000 to ship before the end of 2006. For the past several years, Coronis has concentrated its efforts on perfecting its unique ultralow-power (ULP), long-range Wavenis wireless transceiver. Consistent with its long-term growth strategy, the company is now moving forward with an even more sophisticated and costeffective solution for OEMs. The new SoC incorporates an enhanced Wavenis wireless transceiver and a unique, ultra-low-power microcontroller. Combining Wavenis, which consumes miniscule amounts of energy, with a power-optimized microcontroller not only significantly reduces consumption in every device, but throughout the entire WSN. " ...

RFID Wireless Sensor Networks: System on Chip: Coronis launches ultra-low-power system-on-chip design: Provides both ultra low power consumption with long range wireless features for sensor networks and RFID systems ...

RFID Distribution Plan: Channel Strategy ...

Impinj shares its channel strategy for RFID distribution, which includes value-added reseller (VAR) partners and original equipment manufacturers (OEM). ...

... "A key component of Impinj's GrandPrix RFID solution, the Speedway reader addresses the two most important RFID performance criteria for retail environments - read reliability and operation in dense reader mode. Impinj's Speedway reader received EPCglobal Gen 2 certification and complies with FCC part 15 regulations as well as the Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS) Directive. Manufactured at facilities certified to the ISO 9002:2000 quality standard, all Speedway units undergo extensive testing prior to shipment. " ...

RFID Distribution Plan: Channel Strategy: Via Impinj: Impinj Reveals Worldwide Distribution Strategy for High Performance Speedway Gen 2 Reader ...

RFID Technology Strategy for Compliance ...

Suppliers must be ready to satisfy customer requirements for RFID technology ...

... "As the WalMarts and Metros of the world implement new RFID requirements, suppliers, in their efforts to comply, must be prepared to execute the right technology strategy to serve their own business. " ...

RFID Technology Strategy for Compliance: Via Ferret: Manhattan Associates - RFID myths debunked

RFID Development Lab Kits ...

Learn how to track your beans ... BlueBean offers RFID development lab kits for smaller-scale implementations. David Sims provides update on BlueBeans ...

... "BlueBean, LLC, is now offering what the company describes as complete RFID development lab kits for anyone who needs a smaller-scale RFID portal product. " ...

RFID Development Lab Kits: Via TMCnet: BlueBean's DIY RFID: Don't Try This At Home, Kids

BlueBean RFID Company Description: "RFID compliance, in its most basic form, means meeting your client's specifications which allows them to identify and track your beans throughout their entire supply chain. They must be able to know at any given moment exactly where your beans are. "

BlueBean EasyInbound: "BlueBean EasyInBound RFID receiving line only allows one case in the RFID read zone to ensure read accuracy. Your solution is set up for off-site testing and sign off. It is shipped as an assembled kit for easy on-site installation. "

Roadmap to Compliance: "BlueBean follows a strict and proven methodology in creating a Roadmap to Compliance strategy for it clients. The Roadmap provides a compliance scorecard, budgetary costs, technology selection, timetable, software and hardware requirements, high level physical layout and short vs. long term strategies. "

RFID Supply Chain Excellence Recognition ...

Supply chain innovators are recognized for their operational excellence. ...

... "OATSystems, Inc., the recognized RFID framework leader, offers its congratulations to customers who have been named to the AMR Research Supply Chain Top 25, which highlights companies that are excellent operationally and brilliant innovators. A third of the companies on the Top 25 list are using OAT's RFID platform to help optimize their supply chains. AMR Research analyzed the top retailers and manufactures on a variety of metrics and criteria including return on assets, inventory turns, trailing 12 months growth. According to Marc Osofsky, vice president of marketing and product management at OATSystems, RFID has become an increasingly attractive and realistic strategy for companies to track their products through the supply chain and gain operational efficiencies.

AMR Research's Supply Chain Top 25 for 2005 list includes:
Dell, Procter & Gamble, IBM, Nokia, Toyota Motor, Johnson & Johnson, Samsung Electronics, Wal-Mart Stores, Tesco, Johnson Controls, Intel, Anheuser-Busch, Woolworths, The Home Depot, Motorola, PepsiCo. Best Buy, Cisco Systems, Texas Instruments, Lowe's, Nike, L'Oreal, Publix Super Markets, Sysco and Coca-Cola. " ...

RFID Supply Chain Excellence Recognition: OAT Customers Included in the AMR Research Supply Chain Top 25: List Identifies the Top 25 Global Supply Chain Performers for 2005 ...

NCR RFID Services: Greece and Region ...

NCR names Business Effectiveness as partner to collaborate and deliver RFID consulting service to the Greek market. ...

... "NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR) and Business Effectiveness S.A. have signed an agreement to provide companies with radio frequency identification (RFID) solutions, comprising business strategy consulting, systems integration, deployment and project management. The companies will work together in Greece and neighboring countries with NCR clients that are evaluating, implementing and expanding the use of RFID technology. Based in Athens, Greece, Business Effectiveness is a leading RFID integrator and provider of hardware and supply chain solutions. The company will work with NCR to identify, develop and support solutions designed for various industries including retail and consumer goods, helping companies create new operational efficiencies and capture business improvement opportunities through the use of RFID technology. " ...

NCR RFID Services: Greece and Region: Via NCR: NCR Signs Agreement with Leading Mediterranean Region RFID Integrator ...

Business Effectiveness, S.A., based in Athens, Greece, is a leading provider of RFID integration services, RFID hardware and supply chain solutions in the Mediterranean region.

RFID Airline Luggage: Low ROI?

Airlines are not aggressively investing in RFID given their financial situation. ...

... "Radio frequency tags, or RFID, could reduce the losses, but the airlines aren't really using that because of their financial situation, Cantrell said. Delta, which is operating under bankruptcy protection, tested RFID bag-tracking but put off using it in favor of technology projects which return value more quickly than RFID would, Black said. " ...

RFID Airline Luggage: Low ROI?: Via Statesman: Lost luggage lands in Alabama

Via Computerworld: Delta to Test RFID Tags on Luggage: "Delta will give RFID devices a trial run on selected flights from Jacksonville, Fla., to its headquarters hub in Atlanta. It said the 30-day test will involve the use of more than 40,000 disposable RFID tags that operate at 900 MHz and are being made by two vendors: Matrics Inc. in Columbia, Md., and SCS Corp. in San Diego. "

Delta Says RFID Devices Pass First Bag-Tag Test: "The success rate of the RFID technology was far better than the 80% to 85% accuracy rate that's typically provided by bar code scanners, according to officials at Delta and the IT vendors that took part in the test. Pat Rary, manager of baggage strategy at Atlanta-based Delta, said the trial run at the airport in Jacksonville, Fla., also met a key requirement: It was invisible to the airline's check-in agents and required no new training. "

Via Silicon.com: Delta promises end to lost luggage with RFID: "The company announced that it is to spend between $15m and $25m to roll out an RFID system across its American network. When the system is installed, it will be able to track bags from check-in, where RFID tags will be attached, until they are dropped off at the baggage carousel at the customer's destination. "

RFID in Innovation Strategy

Innovative uses of RFID are still in the future. Lucy Sherriff explores the multi-generational Science and Innovation Strategy developed through Home Office Minister Andy Burnham. ...

RFID in Innovation Strategy: Via The Register: Home Office plans for science to tackle terror ...

... "His wish list includes RFID tracking, new scanning technologies, the development of a so-called drugalyser for roadside drug testing and a wider use of biometric identifiers. " ...

RFID Global Initiative: NCR Wisonsin

Katy Williams explores NCR's manufacturing strategy in support of their RFID global initiative. ...

RFID Global Initiative: NCR Wisonsin: Via WTN: Wisconsin plant is part of NCR's global RFID initiative ...

... "The plant, part of NCR's Systemedia group, produces various types of labels and thermal transfer ribbons embedded with RFID chips that NCR says overcome challenges posed by the technology. " ...

RFID IBM Technology: Tracking Efficiency

RFID IBM Technology: Tracking Efficiency: Via Let's Talk Computers - Interviews with IBM - About IBM-RFID technology

... "Ann Breidenbach, director of product line management and business strategy for Sensor and Actuator Solutions at IBM, discusses the efficiency of tracking goods by using radio-frequency identification (RFID) for businesses ranging from manufacturers, to distributors and management, all the way to retailers. " ...

RFID e-Biz Consortium ...

RFID e-Biz Consortium: Via UW Business News Wire: Taking Care of e-Business: How the e-Business Consortium at UW-Madison gives companies a competitive advantage ...

Bill Shepard writes about the value provided by the University of Wisconsin-Madison's e-biz consortium ...

... "The University of Wisconsin-Madison e-Business Consortium, Wisconsin's leading university-industry partnership that helps companies stay competitive through e-business and e-commerce. The consortium, in its seventh year, helps companies address a host of complex issues, including information security, customer relationship management, supply chain management, radio frequency identification (RFID), and in the case of Lands' End, Web strategy and marketing. " ...

RFID Service Parts Management

RFID Service Parts Management: MCA Solutions and SeeControl Partner to Deliver World-Class Service Supply Chains: Alliance Links Strategy and Execution to Optimize Uptime and Reduce Costs ...

MCA and SeeControl collaborate to deliver RFID-enabled service parts management across the value chain ...

... "By combining MCA Solutions’ offering for optimizing service parts planning with SeeControl’s real-time visibility into field inventory levels, manufacturers can ensure that the right parts are in the right place at the right time to meet their customers’ needs, without incurring the risk of holding excess inventory, just in case. In addition, the combined solution can leverage emerging RFID technology to better control and plan service parts across the extended supply chain. " ...

SeeControl is the leading provider of B2B inventory visibility, control and asset management solutions. Global 3000 Automotive, Computer Systems, Industrial Automation, Medical Equipment, Semiconductor and Telecommunications leaders utilize SeeControl’s integrated solution to extend the enterprise to disparate business units, customer sites, and supply chain partners. With the world's first turnkey inventory tracking and management system, SeeControl clients enjoy differentiated cost structures and new revenue opportunities that put them ahead of the competition.

MCA Solutions, and its Service Planning and Optimization suite of solutions, helps companies in industries ranging from aerospace and defense and semiconductors to industrial and medical equipment, set new standards for asset utilization and customer support. SPO is a web-based suite of advanced inventory planning, forecasting and execution solutions that give companies the ability to manage and monitor inventory levels of mission-critical materials. It meets the demanding requirement of the service parts planning process, reduces operating costs and provides global, real-time visibility throughout the extended service supply chain. The first commercial software to optimize assets in a multi-echelon service supply chain network, it supports collaborative planning, forecasting and execution processes by linking with a company's enterprise and customer relationship management systems.

Sybase Unwired Strategy: RFID Enabled ...

Via Sybase Inc: Sybase Fortifies Unwired Enterprise Vision with Updates to Unwired Accelerator and Unwired Orchestrator ...

... "ProPath Laboratory, a leading pathology laboratory, is utilized by multiple hospitals and health care organizations to analyze patient tissue samples. ProPath selected the Sybase solution because it will provide us with the ability to manage the large amount of mission-critical RFID information we are collecting, integrate it with pathology records and our legacy systems, and quickly and easily provide this information to the doctors, patients, insurance companies and other health care partners as required, said Mel Lively, Director of Information Technology, ProPath Laboratory. " ...

Sybase is the largest global enterprise software company exclusively focused on managing and mobilizing information from the data center to the point of action. Sybase provides open, cross-platform solutions that securely deliver information anytime, anywhere, enabling customers to create an information edge. The world’s most critical data in commerce, communications, finance, government and healthcare runs on Sybase.

Real-Time DDSN RFID Support ...

Real-Time DDSN RFID Support: Click Commerce Launches Tradestream 5.0 to Support Demand-Driven Supply Networks: New Features Help Companies Respond in Real Time Dynamically ...

... "Tradestream’s 5.0’s ability to integrate real-time information across the supply network make it an important part of our strategy for delivering value from IT investments, including those customer’s investing in radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, said Steve Cole, senior vice president of product management for Click Commerce. " ...

Click Commerce, Inc. (Nasdaq: CKCM) provides collaborative commerce solutions for sales and order management, supply chain management, service parts optimization, and compliance automation. Enterprises and institutions in the aerospace and defense, consumer product, distribution, financial services, higher education and health care, manufacturing, retail, telecom, and transportation industries utilize the Company’s solutions. Click Commerce enables corporations such as Abbott Labs, Alaska Airlines, BAE Systems, Carrier, Cisco, Citibank, Dell, Delphi, Eastman Kodak, FedEx, Hewlett Packard, Home Shopping Network, Honda, IBM, Lockheed Martin, Microsoft, Pier 1, Ryder, Samsung, SBC Communications, Tellabs, Verizon, and Xerox, to coordinate and optimize business processes, accelerate revenue, lower costs, and improve customer service. Five of the top 10 research institutions in North America, including Johns Hopkins, University of Washington, and the University of Michigan, use the Company's compliance automation software to automate their regulatory compliance processes and manage research project approvals.

Tangible Value RFID Data ...

Tangible Value RFID Data: TrueDemand Launches with six million in funding to develop new class of predictive applications that will drive value from rfid implementations: Investments from Mayfield and Bay Partners Provide Capital to Create Applications that Enable Organizations to Gain Greater Value from RFID Investments ...

... "TrueDemand Software, Inc. announces the launch of the company and its strategy to deliver a suite of radio frequency identification (RFID) applications for manufacturers and retailers that will help organizations derive tangible and rapid value from the data generated by RFID tags. " ...

TrueDemand Software, a pioneer in the development of RFID-enabled enterprise applications, provides a new class of predictive supply chain solutions that help solve supply chain execution and planning problems to reduce out-of-stocks and excess inventory. By combining RFID-based information with TrueDemand’s business solutions, organizations can better manage the live replenishment of RFID-tagged inventory from production through sale across the supply-and-demand network. As a result, customers can better anticipate and proactively remedy supply chain problems before they occur, gaining greater value from their RFID investments. The TrueDemand team includes RFID innovators and proven supply chain experts instrumental in the advancement of RFID technology and the efforts of the Auto-ID Center, now EPC Global. Headquartered in Los Gatos, California, the company is backed by leading venture capital firms Mayfield and Bay Partners.

DOD Passive RFID Service Provider: BearingPoint

DOD Passive RFID Service Provider: BearingPoint: U.S. Army Selects BearingPoint for Passive RFID Technical Engineering Services: Blanket Purchase Agreement to leverage BearingPoint’s network of RFID providers ...

... "BearingPoint, Inc. (NYSE: BE), one of the world's largest management consulting and systems integration firms, announced today that it has been awarded a blanket purchase agreement (BPA) by the U.S. Army to provide passive RFID technical engineering services. The contract was awarded by the Information Technology, E-Commerce and Commercial Contracting Center (ITEC4), and is designed to provide RFID technical services, data integration software, and passive RFID middleware to meet Department of Defense (DoD) requirements. " ...

BearingPoint, Inc. (NYSE: BE) is one of the world’s largest management consulting, systems integration and managed services firms serving government agencies, Global 2000 companies, medium-sized businesses and other organizations. We provide business and technology strategy, systems design, architecture, applications implementation, network infrastructure, systems integration and managed services. Our service offerings are designed to help our clients generate revenue, reduce costs and access the information necessary to operate their business on a timely basis. Based in McLean, Va., BearingPoint has been named by Fortune as one of America’s Most Admired Companies in the computer and data services sector.

RFID Innovation Leadership Event ...

RFID Innovation Leadership Event: iNEMI Innovation Leadership Forum, September 15-16, 2005, iNEMI Headquarters, Herndon, Virginia ...

... "Product/market strategy setters for innovative electronic firms: Key current markets: mobility, consumer, communications, computing, automotive; Key emerging markets: medical devices, sensors, RFID, system in package (SiP); Key future markets: nanotechnology, MEMS, energy and disruptive technology " ...

The International Electronics Manufacturing Initiative (iNEMI) is an industry-led consortium whose mission is to assure leadership of the global electronics manufacturing supply chain. With a membership that includes approximately 70 electronics manufacturers, suppliers, associations, government agencies and universities, iNEMI provides an environment in which partners and competitors alike can collectively anticipate future technology and business needs and effectively develop collaborative courses of action to meet those needs.

UPS RFID Strategy ...

UPS RFID Strategy: UPS Pressroom: Fact Sheet

... "UPS shipping tools like WorldShip Domestic and ConnectShip are RFID-enabled. Essentially, this means that a user can print a thermal shipping label with an embedded RFID tag (compliant with major retailer and Department of Defense initiatives) using either of these products - provided of course they have installed and configured an RFID printer, etc. " ...

UPS will continue to assist customers in the evaluation and application of RFID technology in their supply chains. The company will also continue its leadership role in working toward global standards for RFID technology.

RFID Strategy Alliance Network ...

RFID Strategy Alliance Network: Psion Teklogix Launches New Strategic Alliance Partner Program: Leading Technology Enterprises Offered Incentives to Help Strengthen Business Relationships ...

PsionTek creates a network of strategic alliances to drive innovation ...

... "Psion Teklogix, (LSE: PON), a global provider of solutions for mobile computing, wireless data collection, imaging and RFID, is launching a new Strategic Alliance Partner Program for its Americas business of operation. The Psion Teklogix Strategic Alliance Partner Program is designed to promote collaboration between Psion Teklogix and other technology leaders to help create innovative technology solutions that will meet the expanding mobile computing needs of the supply chain and mobility markets. There are six different classifications of partner types in the Strategic Alliance Partner Program and they include: Systems Integrators/Consultants, Technology Partners, ISV Partners, Carrier Partners, Association Partners and RFID Partners. " ...

Psion Teklogix is a global provider of solutions for mobile computing and wireless data collection. The company’s fully integrated mobile computing solutions include rugged hardware; secure wireless networks, robust software, professional services, and exceptional support programs. Psion Teklogix is committed to helping its customers reap the benefits of new and emerging technologies, including image capture and RFID.

UHF RFID Product Family ...

UHF RFID Product Family: Consortium launches comprehensive UHF supply chain solutions ...

... "Intellident announce the launch of a range of high performance UHF RFID products for the supply chain, developed within a consortium of leading RFID technology vendors, including Philips Semiconductors, UPM Rafsec and Feig. The Consortium was led by Intellident, in partnership with rfiq solutions. " ...

Intellident are the UK's leading RFID solutions provider specialising in the design and supply of software driven asset tracking and recording systems, with over 8 million items already RFID-enabled. Combining the latest in RFID automatic data capture techniques and equipment with unique Vision software platform, Intellident provide powerful single-source solutions. This approach has resulted in Intellident's successful design, management and roll-out of the world's largest supply chain RFID implementation to date. With over 20 years experience in the design and integration of automatic data capture solutions Intellident's strategy is simple - to be the leading systems integrator of RFID technology. Intellident work in a range of diverse sectors, including supply chain logistics, library solutions, mobile asset tracking and barcode print supplies. Intellident is part of the LINPAC Group, a diversified packaging group with global turnover in excess of £1.4 billion and manufacturing facilities in five continents. LINPAC is the UK market leader in the production of returnable plastic materials handling products.

Item Level RFID Tagging: Microsoft RFID ...

Item Level RFID Tagging: BT and Microsoft to Deliver Pioneering Implementation of Item-Level RFID Tagging: The two companies are jointly working on an RFID trial.

... "BT and Microsoft Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) announced today that they will be working together to provide an RFID managed service to the retail sector. The new offering combines BT's RFID data management and systems integration expertise with Microsoft's proven experience in data capture and analysis to make it easier for European retailers and their suppliers to adopt item-level RFID technology for pilots or full-scale rollouts. The first customer to take up this managed service is Marks & Spencer. In February 2005, BT was selected by Marks & Spencer as the main contractor to extend the RFID trial in its clothing supply chain. " ...

The Microsoft Smarter Retailing Initiative helps retailers win today by leveraging current investments, and win tomorrow by easing delivery of new retail experiences. Consisting of Smarter Shopping, Smarter Selling and Smarter Operations, the Smarter Retailing Initiative is designed to close the loop between the retailer's strategy, the in-store execution and familiar technologies already in the consumer's hands.

BT Auto-ID Services is a market leader in the provision of complete, scalable and affordable Automatic Identification solutions including RFID and barcoding. As part of the BT Retail business, it combines the resources of a large corporation with the agility and flexible approach of a new technology start-up. The BT Auto-ID Platform managed service is helping customers manage inventory control, increase sales, provide electronic proof of delivery, and comply with mandatory track, trace and authenticate requirements throughout the supply chain.

Authenticated RFID Drug Security: PKI Technology

Authenticated RFID Drug Security: PKI Technology: 3M and Texas Instruments Implement Authenticated RFID to Combat Counterfeit Drugs ...

3M and TI collaborate to deliver authenticated RFID solutions, based on PKI technology, that secure the drug supply ...

... "3M and Texas Instruments today announced they have teamed up to implement a strategy to battle drug counterfeiting and boost pharmaceutical supply chain security. The companies are offering an integrated security solution for the pharmaceutical market's first authenticated radio frequency identification (RFID) industry platform. The Authenticated RFID Platform is a multi-layered, transaction-based security solution where each item is uniquely and securely authenticated. A Texas Instruments RFID tag placed on each package delivers a machine-readable security stamp containing a digital signature that is based on Public-key Infrastructure (PKI). Dispensing sites can use this digital signature as strong evidence that the product came from the original manufacturer. " ...

Texas Instruments is the world’s largest integrated manufacturer of radio frequency identification (RFID) transponders and reader systems. Capitalizing on its competencies in high-volume semiconductor manufacturing and microelectronics packaging, TI is a visionary leader and at the forefront of establishing new markets and international standards for RFID applications. Texas Instruments Incorporated provides innovative DSP and analog technologies to meet our customers’ real world signal processing requirements. In addition to Semiconductor, the company’s businesses include Sensors & Controls, and Educational & Productivity Solutions. TI is headquartered in Dallas, Texas and has manufacturing, design or sales operations in more than 25 countries. Texas Instruments is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol TXN.

Every day, 3M people find new ways to make amazing things happen. Wherever they are, whatever they do, the company's customers know they can rely on 3M to help make their lives better. 3M's brands include Scotch, Post-it, Scotchgard, Thinsulate, Scotch-Brite, Filtrete, Command and Vikuiti. Serving customers in more than 200 countries around the world, the company's 67,000 people use their expertise, technologies and global strength to lead in major markets including consumer and office; display and graphics; electronics and telecommunications; safety, security and protection services; health care; industrial and transportation.

RFID Demo Facility

RFID Demo Facility: Advanced RFID Demonstration Facility Opens: Unipart Logistics, Intermec, SAP join forces on RFID project ...

... "This enables the business community to simulate new, advanced logistics processes and technology in a risk-free environment, that allows the assessment of the impact and benefits of RFID deployment in terms of strategy, people and process. Underpinned by SAP's RFID platform, the system uses Intermec's RFID readers and printers. GEM simulates a real-life environment, complete with raw materials, picking systems, pallets and supermarket shelves complete with real goods, to create a physical representation of the cost benefits of RFID technology throughout the supply chain." ...

Intermec Technologies Corp., a UNOVA Inc. (NYSE:UNA) company, develops, manufactures and integrates technologies that identify, track and manage supply chain assets. Core technologies include, mobile computing systems, bar code printers, label media and Intellitag® RFID The company's products and services are used by customers in many industries worldwide to improve the productivity, quality and responsiveness of business operations.

SAP is the world's leading provider of business software solutions*. Today, more than 27,000 customers in over 120 countries run more than 91,500 installations of SAP® software—from distinct solutions addressing the needs of small and midsize businesses to enterprise-scale suite solutions for global organizations. Powered by the SAP NetWeaverTM platform to drive innovation and enable business change, mySAPTM Business Suite solutions are helping enterprises around the world improve customer relationships, enhance partner collaboration and create efficiencies across their supply chains and business operations. SAP industry solutions support the unique business processes of more than 25 industry segments, including high tech, retail, public sector and financial services. With subsidiaries in more than 50 countries, the company is listed on several exchanges, including the Frankfurt stock exchange and NYSE under the symbol "SAP."

Unipart Logistics is the logistics and service management division of the Unipart Group of Companies (UGC) and is one of Europe's leading providers of logistics to the automotive, technology, aerospace, rail, leisure and retail sectors.

RFID Temp Sensor: MicroSensys

RFID Temp Sensor: MicroSensys: MATRICS Group Offers RFID products and sensor tags by MicroSensys

... "The TELID 1T module with a integrated temperature sensor. The measured temperature value will be read contactlessly from outside by standard iID 2000 components from MICRO-SENSYS. Dimensions - 28mm x 6 mm.; Antenna - coil on chip; distance - short, closed coupling. " ...

The company microsensys is a specialist in manufacturing and developing of radio frequency identification components. In this wide field of possible products microsensys focuses on wireless closed coupling, low power, 13.56MHz RFID transponder and reader technologies. microsensys strategy is to offer the most innovative technology and the true realistically technical solution as far as this product portfolio is concerned. Located in Erfurt, founded in 1991, microsensys has dedicated his 12 years history to supplying RFID products for niche markets in Europe every time.

Award for RFID CEO: Turnaround Strategy ...

Symbol Technologies President and CEO Bill Nuti Garners Best Turnaround Executive Award at the 2005 American Business Awards

... "Since he joined Symbol in 2002, Nuti has developed and executed an enormous and an all-encompassing change management turnaround program at Symbol. His successful efforts have resulted in creating a new brand for Symbol, The Enterprise Mobility Company, instilling a new corporate culture and improving the Company's business performance. Nuti also led the Company's strategic acquisition of Matrics, Inc., a pivotal business decision that has strengthened Symbol's position as a leader in the emerging RFID market. " ...

Symbol Technologies, Inc., The Enterprise Mobility Company™, is a recognized worldwide leader in enterprise mobility, delivering products and solutions that capture, move and manage information in real time to and from the point of business activity. Symbol enterprise mobility solutions integrate advanced data capture products, radio frequency identification technology, mobile computing platforms, wireless infrastructure, mobility software and world-class services programs under the Symbol Enterprise Mobility Services brand. Symbol enterprise mobility products and solutions are proven to increase workforce productivity, reduce operating costs, drive operational efficiencies and realize competitive advantages for the world's leading companies.

Microsoft dotNet RFID Infrastructure ...

Microsoft dotNet RFID Infrastructure: Microsoft Unwraps Technology at Tech•Ed 2005 to Spark Greater Adoption of RFID: Microsoft’s RFID infrastructure taps the power of the .NET Framework, SQL Server and Visual Studio .NET to make integration and deployment of RFID easier and less costly ...

Microsoft dotNet architecture will enable an agile, integrated RFID infrastructure that allows for flexible and efficient business processes ...

... "Today at Microsoft® Tech•Ed 2005, Senior Vice President of Server Applications Paul Flessner announced a new strategy to develop a scalable radio frequency identification (RFID) technology infrastructure, enabling customers and partners to easily integrate business processes using RFID data. Flessner’s Tech•Ed keynote demonstration was built on an early version of this technology. Businesses around the world are evaluating how RFID technologies can enable them to streamline business processes and provide real-time visibility into their supply chain. However, adoption of RFID is hindered by many factors, including complexity of device management, lack of standards, limited solutions to cleanse volumes of data, and costly integration with existing business applications. Microsoft Corp.’s RFID infrastructure is intended to address these pain points and stimulate faster adoption of RFID. Built on top of the .NET Framework, Microsoft’s RFID technology can be embedded within third-party applications or used on its own to capture and interpret data from sensors and manage business events in an easy–to-deploy, user-friendly environment. " ...

... Management of the RFID infrastructure has been integrated into the Microsoft dotNet architecture to enable innovative business process applications.

Tech•Ed, one of Microsoft’s premier developer and IT professional training events, reaches more than 75,000 people worldwide annually, providing attendees with access to technical experts, the latest technical information and hands-on labs to learn the skills they need to build state-of-the-art solutions. Sponsors of Tech•Ed 2005 in Orlando include Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Computer Associates International Inc., EMC Corp., HP, Intel Corporation and Veritas Software Corp. Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT”) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

Wireless RFID Technology at Communications Summit ...

Wireless RFID Technology at Communications Summit: NI RF Products Advance Development of Emerging Wireless Technologies: National Instruments and SeaSolve Software Deliver Complete ZigBee, Wi-Fi Test and Analysis Solutions ...

National Instrument will showcase wireless technologies, such as RFID, at the upcoming communications summit ...

... "Engineers can learn more about emerging wireless standards and other related technologies by attending the NIWeek customer and technology conference and participating in this year’s RF and Wireless Communications Summit. The RF and Wireless Communications Summit offers the latest in industry advances including communications algorithm development, RFID, wireless sensors and telemetry, MIMO and software-defined radio (SDR). Leading RF experts, researchers and NI developers, including representatives from National Semiconductor, the University of California at Berkeley and the University of Texas, present technical sessions and technology demonstrations while providing training opportunities to attendees. " ...

... RFID, and other wireless technologies, are key to National Instruments product development strategy.

National Instruments is a technology pioneer and leader in virtual instrumentation – a revolutionary concept that has changed the way engineers and scientists in industry, government and academia approach measurement and automation. Leveraging PCs and commercial technologies, virtual instrumentation increases productivity and lowers costs for test, control and design applications through easy-to-integrate software, such as NI LabVIEW, and modular measurement and control hardware for PXI, PCI, USB and Ethernet. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, NI has more than 3,500 employees and direct operations in nearly 40 countries. In 2004, the company sold products to more than 25,000 companies in 90 countries. For the past six years, FORTUNE magazine has named NI one of the 100 best companies to work for in America.

Upcoming RFID Conference: Wisconsin

Wisconsin RFID Conference 2005

... "Learn how radio frequency identification (RFID) tags are poised to fundamentally change the way businesses track, trace and manage the flow of products through the supply chain. This Conference is a must-attend for every person involved in developing and implementing RFID strategy. You will learn from the real experiences of companies deploying RFID and gain insight to the current state-of-the-industry for RFID and the future of RFID ... Wisconsin RFID Conference 2005: Lessons From Companies Applying RFID Today: Wednesday June 22, 2005, 830AM to 430PM Waukesha, WI. Registration. " ...

RFID Programs Enablement Strategy

RFID Programs Enablement Strategy: Click Commerce Acquires Xelus, Inc.: Acquisition Bolsters Capabilities in line with the Company's RFID-Enablement Strategy ...

RFID-enabling strategy through acquisition ...

... "Click Commerce, Inc. (Nasdaq: CKCM), a leading provider of collaborative commerce solutions and a pioneer in the Software as a Service (SaaS) industry, today announced it has acquired Xelus, Inc. The acquisition brings analytical capabilities that are critical for extracting value from RFID programs and broadens the Company’s solutions portfolio to include Xelus’ Service Parts Planning (SPP)... " ...

Click Commerce, Inc. (Nasdaq: CKCM) provides collaborative commerce solutions for sales and order management, and compliance automation. Enterprises and institutions in the manufacturing, distribution, high-tech, consumer product, retail, financial services, higher education and health care industries utilize the Company’s solutions. Click Commerce enables corporations such as Microsoft, Delphi, Honda, Citibank, FedEx, Carrier, Samsung, Hitachi, Ryder, Tellabs, Pier 1, and Home Shopping Network to coordinate and optimize business processes, accelerate revenue, lower costs, and improve customer service. Five of the top 10 research institutions in North America, including Johns Hopkins, University of Washington, and the University of Michigan, use the Company's compliance automation software to automate their regulatory compliance processes and manage research project approvals.

Xelus, Inc. provides collaborative Service Parts Management and Reverse Chain solutions to Global 1000 organizations. The Xelus solution combines planning and execution to optimize global inventory and collaboration in the multi-enterprise service chain. Xelus’ domain expertise, combined with best-practice knowledge of service operations in its targeted vertical markets (aviation, telecommunications, high-tech, surface transportation, energy and DoD). Xelus is a privately held company headquartered in Rochester, NY, with field offices throughout the United States and Europe.

Contactless RFID Payment Cards

Contactless RFID Payment Cards: VeriFone’s MX870 Brings Multi-Media to Multi-Lane Payments ...

The MX870 enables RFID smart payments ...

... "The MX870 projects a high-quality image on a ¼-VGA screen that is enhanced with available custom-branded face plates and features the smallest footprint available to conserve counter space. The MX870 enables consumers to pay their way with time-tested magnetic-stripe and touch technology as well as contactless RFID and EMV smart card payment cards, all meeting the industry’s latest security standards. With the highest read rate in the industry, wear-resistant touchscreen and modular design to accommodate future enhancements, the MX870 features the best total cost of ownership in the industry. " ...

VeriFone Holdings, Inc. (“VeriFone”) (NYSE: PAY), a global leader in secure electronic payment technologies, provides expertise, solutions and services for today with a migration strategy for tomorrow. VeriFone delivers solutions that add value to the point of sale, resulting in improved merchant retention and the generation of new sources of revenue for its partners and customers. VeriFone solutions are specifically designed to meet the needs of vertical markets including financial, retail, petroleum, government and healthcare. VeriFone has shipped over eleven million electronic payment systems since inception in 1981.

RFID Market Forecast

RFID Market Forecast: RFID Equipment and Services – A Market Strategy Report

... "Estimates/Forecasts for 2003-2012 in US dollars (and units where applicable), separately by region, by RFID Hardware, Software, Services, Application, and Vertical " ...

The report provides detailed market estimates and forecasts by geographic region, as well as profiles of 500+ RFID vendors, applications, technology, standards, industry sectors, success strategies and implementations worldwide.

RFID Attendee Management System ...

RFID Attendee Management: Convention Strategy Signs Distribution Sales Agreement ...

... "With the meetings industry in a constant whirlwind mode of technological change, meeting management firms need to consistently be on the cutting edge. Convention Strategy is pleased to announce a distribution sales agreement with Avante International Technology. Through this agreement Convention Strategy will be adding Avante's patented RFID attendee management technology to it's suite of convention and meeting management services. " ...

By coupling the Avante RFID technology along with Convention Strategy's suite of meeting management services, corporate and association clients will now have the ability to experience the benefits of using RFID for; exhibit lead retrieval, session control access, CEU tracking, cyber-cafe access, crowd flow tracking, traffic pattern reporting, post-show attendee demographic analysis and customized exhibitor fulfillment.

Avante International Technology, Inc. pioneered the use of smart card technology for access control, time-attendance, and debit applications since 1995. Since then, Avante has installed bases of access control applications including office, apartment, university and manufacturing complexes. The success and loss-free security achieved on these installations has proven to be unsurpassed. Avante is a sister company of AIT (AI Technology, Inc.). AIT has more than 15 years of achievements in special electronic adhesives and interconnections. Employing some of its patented interconnection technologies, the two companies have co-developed many patents pending on manufacturing robust smart (Radio Frequency Identification, RFID) tags and smart card with unparalleled performance.

RFID Market Position Strengthened ...

Click Commerce Year over Year Revenues up 107%, Profits up 209%

... "In addition to posting positive financial results, the Company also took several steps in Q1 to strengthen its position in the radio frequency identification market (RFID). The Company's acquisition of Optum, which was completed in February, better positions Click to offer RFID-enabling products and services. The Company also announced the formation of Strategy 18, a strategic consulting division, whose mission is to provide consulting services to help companies define their supply chain vision and transform their RFID vision into reality. " ...

Click Commerce, Inc. (Nasdaq: CKCM) provides collaborative commerce solutions for sales and order management, supply chain management, and compliance automation. Enterprises and institutions in the manufacturing, distribution, high-tech, consumer product, retail, financial services, higher education and health care industries utilize the Company’s solutions. Click Commerce enables corporations such as Microsoft, Delphi, Honda, Citibank, FedEx, Carrier, Samsung, Hitachi, Ryder, Tellabs, Pier 1, and Home Shopping Network to coordinate and optimize business processes, accelerate revenue, lower costs, and improve customer service. Five of the top 10 research institutions in North America, including Johns Hopkins, University of Washington, and the University of Michigan, use the Company's compliance automation software to automate their regulatory compliance processes and manage research project approvals.

Optum is a leading provider of supply chain coordination, visibility and execution solutions that optimize performance throughout the extended supply network. Optum offers a comprehensive portfolio of software products and services. Our innovative solution sets combine software, business processes and services to allow customers to address specific supply chain challenges quickly and cost-effectively.

RFID System Deployment in Production Facility ...

RFID System Deployment in Production: Microfield Subsidiary Begins Final Phase of Symbol Technologies Wireless Project ...

... Microfield Group, Inc. ("Microfield") (OTCBB:MICG announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, Christenson Velagio, Inc. ("CVI"), has completed the initial phase and has launched the final phase of a Symbol Technologies wireless installation project for a large national client at one of their regional production plants located in Oregon. ... This project represents CVI's continued focus and success with marketing and deploying new wireless technologies and radio frequency identification (RFID) systems. We will continue our strategy to introduce these emerging technologies to our valued customers and to other businesses throughout the region, said A. Mark Walter, President of Microfield." ...

Microfield Group, Inc. ("Microfield" or the "Company") is engaged in the arena of energy-related technology products and services. Through its subsidiaries, Microfield offers an array of new technologies for energy production, distribution, and management. Microfield also offers services within other segments, including data, telephony and fire/life/security systems. The company's strategic objective is to grow its customer base and brand value to capitalize on acquisition opportunities and strategic partnerships that broaden its product and service offerings in the energy field. Microfield is headquartered in Portland, Oregon, and its common stock is traded on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol "MICG."

RFID Enterprise Edge Software: Sun Java System 2.0

Sun Microsystems Takes RFID From The Edge To The Enterprise With New Version of Sun Java System RFID Software ...

... "Sun Microsystems, Inc. (Nasdaq: SUNW), today announced the availability of Sun Java System RFID Software 2.0, a key component of its RFID system strategy. Sun Java System RFID Software enhances core infrastructure technologies like Sun Java Enterprise System and Solaris 10 Operating System (OS) and simplifies the integration of RFID data from the edge of the network to enterprise application systems. " ...

The new version of Java System RFID Software also includes a browser-based management interface for centralized monitoring and management of RFID devices and other sensors across a distributed network. Sun Java System RFID Software helps enable safe, secure, and highly efficient supply chains by supporting RFID applications that address asset tracking, counterfeiting, tampering, and compliance requirements. Sun Java System RFID Software also integrates with third-party RFID solutions such as: SeeBeyond RFID Composite Application Network offering, a framework for unlocking the return on investment in RFID through process-driven composite applications. Sun's RFID system strategy includes: Sun Java System RFID Software, Sun Java System RFID Tag and Ship Solution, RFID Industry Solution Architectures, global RFID test centers, Sun hardware and storage technology, global client services, and third-party alliances. Sun Java System RFID Software is optimized for the Solaris Operating System (SPARC(R) and x64), and is also available on Linux.

RFID Executive: SAMSys Expands Board

SAMSys Names Murem Sharpe to Board of Directors - Seasoned Executive and Consultant with Clients in RFID Industry

... "SAMSys Technologies Inc. (SMY: TSX) today announced the appointment of Murem Sharpe to the company's board of directors. Sharpe is a former Fortune 500 executive and the founder of B2BQuarterback LLC, a management consulting firm that specializes in business strategy and implementation services for global technology companies, including firms in the radio frequency identification (RFID) sector that represents SAMSys' core business." ...

SAMSys Technologies Inc. (SAMSys), founded in 1995, is a world-leading provider of radio frequency identification (RFID) hardware solutions and RFID integration consulting services designed to evaluate and recommend optimal RFID solutions to enhance existing business process. SAMSys offers a family of products to simplify the installation and ensure the ongoing performance of the overall RFID hardware infrastructure. SAMSys is a public company whose shares are listed for trading on the TSX Exchange under the symbol: “SMY”. The Company has a total of 47.6 million shares outstanding.

RFID Company Chairman Elected: RFID in Healthcare

Mobile Aspects Elects James H. Thrall, M.D. as Chairman of the Board

... "Mobile Aspects, Inc., a leading provider of radio frequency identification (RFID) tracking solutions for the healthcare industry, announced today the election of James H. Thrall, M.D. as its Chairman of the Board. ... As Chairman of the Board, Dr. Thrall will help develop and set policy, strategy, and direction for Mobile Aspects. Combined with the recent announcement of Mobile Aspects’ One System of CARE™ suite of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) products to provide a higher quality of patient care and safety, the appointment of Dr. Thrall is another significant step in the expansion of both Mobile Aspects and its RFID healthcare systems solutions." ...

Mobile Aspects, the recipient of the 2004 Frost & Sullivan Product Innovation Award within U.S. RFID markets for Healthcare, provides innovative RFID solutions to enable hospitals to deliver a higher quality of care. The company’s One System of CARE™ is an integrated suite of RFID software and hardware solutions to track all supplies, drugs, assets, and patients in hospitals to make patient care safer and more efficient. The company’s RFID tracking solutions feature the iRIS™ inventory management system, the RFIDenabled Anesthesia Workstation and Drug Delivery Workstation, and the Patient and Asset tracking systems. These systems integrate seamlessly into existing hospital information management systems and eliminate all manual compliance steps while providing real time data to clinicians. By integrating all patient and product information, the One System of CARE provides increased productivity, enhanced quality of care and safety for patients, and significant cost savings. From one web-based interface, providers can pull up information about all supplies, drugs, assets, and patients anywhere in the facility. Mobile Aspects’ One System of CARE is presently installed in several of the top 15 hospitals throughout North America.

Zebra RFID: Channel Strategy Working ...

ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES’ PARTNERSFIRST PROGRAM EARNS FIVE-STAR RATING ...

... "Zebra Technologies (Nasdaq: ZBRA), a global leader in on-demand printing solutions for business improvement, today announced that its PartnersFirst program has been awarded a Five-Star rating from VARBusiness magazine—the leading magazine covering strategy and technology trends for solution providers and technology integrators. The prestigious rating places Zebra’s PartnersFirst program among North America’s top information technology (IT) channel programs and further validates Zebra’s strong commitment to its channel partners. ... Launched in May 2003, Zebra’s PartnersFirst program was designed to help its channel partners deliver value-driven bar code, wireless and RFID-based solutions to a wide range of end-customers in industries such as retail, manufacturing, life sciences, hospitality, and more." ...

Zebra Technologies Corp. (Nasdaq: ZBRA) delivers innovative and reliable on-demand printing solutions for business improvement and security applications in 90 countries around the world. More than 90 percent of Fortune 500 companies use Zebra-brand printers. A broad range of applications benefit from Zebra-brand thermal bar code, "smart" label, receipt, and card printers, resulting in enhanced security, increased productivity, improved quality, lower costs, and better customer service. The company has sold more than 4 million printers, including RFID printer/encoders and wireless mobile solutions, and also offers software, connectivity solutions and printing supplies.

Cargo Deployed With RFID

USARPAC News - 599th DDST begins split operations in Thailand

... "RFID tags are used for 100 percent of deploying cargo. The information contained within the tags provides commanders with information on what the equipment is and where it is going. This helps to develop a common operating picture on demand, which in turn provides leaders visibility of their capability flowing to the devastated areas of Thailand." ...

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Simon Langford WalMart RFID Strategist ...

ProMat 2005 ||| attendee

... "Simon Langford, Manager, Global RFID Strategy, Information Systems Division, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Simon Langford serves as the principal architect of Wal-Mart's systems implementation of electronic product codes (EPCs). His responsibilities include leveraging EPC benefits, improving supplier implementation strategies, and working with standards groups and technology providers to develop global standards to facilitate the revolutionary potential of RFID. " ...

Zebra Aligns With Walmart RFID Program in Web Cast ...

Zebra Aligns With Walmart in Web Cast: Zebra Technologies' RFID Strategy Aligns With Wal-Mart Vision of ...

Zebra and Walmart collaborate on RFID strategy web seminar ...

From PR Newswire (press release) Zebra Advances RFID Adoption With Dynamic On-Demand Printing Solutions and Strategic Partnerships VERNON HILLS, Ill., Zebra ...

... Zebra Technologies (Nasdaq: ZBRA), a global leader in on-demand printing solutions for business improvement, continues to reinforce its leadership position in the rapid progression towards radio frequency identification (RFID) implementation in manufacturing and distribution supply chains. As a featured co-sponsor of the recent Xtalks Webcast, "Making a Difference," with keynote speaker Simon Langford, Wal-Mart's manager of RFID strategy, Zebra once again joined with other industry leaders to advance RFID adoption for retailer compliance mandates and leverage RFID implementation to foster internal process improvements that lead to greater efficiency, productivity, and customer service, while reducing operating costs and enhancing return on investment. ...

Zebra Technologies Corp. (Nasdaq: ZBRA) delivers innovative and reliable on-demand printing solutions for business improvement and security applications in 90 countries around the world. More than 90 percent of Fortune 500 companies use Zebra-brand printers. A broad range of applications benefit from Zebra-brand thermal bar code, "smart" label, receipt, and card printers, resulting in enhanced security, increased productivity, improved quality, lower costs, and better customer service. The company has sold more than four million printers, including RFID printer/encoders and wireless mobile solutions, and also offers software, connectivity solutions and printing supplies.

Selecting Right RFID Testing Facility Is Critical To Success ...

Selecting Right RFID Testing Facility Is Critical To Success: RFID Strategy -- In Search Of An RFID Testing Lab ...

... Chris York, of Tompkins Associates, writes "RFID Strategy -- In Search Of An RFID Testing Lab" for Industry Week, and emphasizes the importance of selecting the right radio frequency identification testing facility to support the success of RFID implementation efforts ...

Compliance requirements, from RFID leaders such as Walmart, dictate that suppliers test RFID tag application, placement, orientation, detection at various conveying speeds, and under applicable environments. RFID test facilities should parallel real-world packaging and warehouse environments. ...

Tompkins Associates is the only operations-focused supply chain consulting and systems integration firm. Our unique perspective and ability to provide end-to-end supply chain solutions makes us the best partner for helping you develop and implement growth strategies. Customers seek our expertise for intelligent solutions in distribution center design, warehouse strategic planning, distribution network configuration, transportation system planning, system integration, and supply chain strategy.

RFID Wireless Sensor Networks Vision ...

RFID Wireless Sensor Networks Vision: TI's Julie England Outlines Strategy to Drive Far-Reaching ...

TI offers a vision for wireless sensor networks built on RFID infrastructure ...

From PR Newswire (press release) ... TI Envisions RFID at the Edge of Evolving Wireless and Sensor Networks DALLAS, March 2 /PRNewswire/ -- With the RFID market poised to surge from millions to ...

... With the RFID market poised to surge from millions to tens of billions of tags over the next five years, a critical mass of the technology will spur innovation and new applications across the enterprise value chain, said Julie England, vice president of Texas Instruments (NYSE: TXN) and general manager of TI's RFID business. Texas Instruments has the critical wireless competencies that extend from its number one analog chip position in cell phones to its 15 years of innovation in wireless RFID highlighted by application milestones in automotive anti-theft and library books, to the Exxon/Mobil Speedpass(TM) payment system. The company is nearing a production milestone of 500 million RFID tags and is gearing up to produce billions of chips, straps, inlays and reader modules for retail supply chain, contactless commerce and pharmaceutical applications. ...

Texas Instruments is the world's largest integrated manufacturer of radio frequency identification (RFID) transponders and reader systems. Capitalizing on its competencies in high-volume semiconductor manufacturing and microelectronics packaging, TI is a visionary leader and at the forefront of establishing new markets and international standards for RFID applications.

Intelletto RFID UHF Platform ...

Intelletto RFID UHF Platform: Intelletto Technologies Announces Release Date of its UHF RFID ...

Intelletto releases new UHF RFID technology ...

From Canada NewsWire (press release), Canada ... Intelletto Technologies Inc., a manufacturer of intelligent RFID devices, today announced that it will release its UHF RFID MultiPort Companion ...

... Intelletto Technologies Inc., a manufacturer of intelligent RFID devices, today announced that it will release its UHF RFID MultiPort Companion (INT201-SP) based on Sirit Inc.'s ST200 UHF platform in the second quarter of 2005. Intelletto's INT201-SP addresses the need for coexistence of barcode and RFID technology in distribution centers, warehousing, logistics and retail environments. The INT201-SP is EPCglobal(TM) (EPC) compatible and meets the requirements of the Wal-Mart and Department of Defense mandates for implementing RFID technology within the distribution chain. Intelletto's UHF RFID MultiPort Companion is capable of reading data from either barcode labels or EPC compatible RFID tags and routing the captured data to the host computer. ...

Intelletto Technologies designs, develops and manufactures RFID based hardware products that would minimize the need for software integration and modifications. Intelletto's product strategy is based on recognizing the challenges of RFID implementation and minimizing it. Intelletto product line allows companies to increase their productivity and return on investment and empowers them to proceed with their RFID implementation with a gradual approach. At Intelletto, our vision is to change the way people view RFID and help them to draw the big picture piece by piece. Intelletto was founded in 2003 by a team of software and hardware professionals in Ontario, Canada.

MRAM RFID Technology Development ...

MRAM RFID Technology Development: Micromem Technologies Inc. Files Broad Based MRAM Patent

MRAM technology, championed and patented by Micromem Tech, is developing as a foundation for RFID tag applications ...

From Business Wire (press release), CA ... Once fully developed, this technology should be suitable for various applications including Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags, which will be ...

... Pursuant to a Research Collaboration Agreement between Micromem (NASD OTCBB:MMTIF), the University of Toronto, Professor Harry Ruda and OCE, a not for profit corporation supported through the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development and Trade's Ontario Centres of Excellence program, Micromem is pleased to announce the filing of a broad based MRAM patent earlier this quarter. The patent application was filed January 31, 2005 and will help to secure the company in its go forward strategy. ...

Over the last five years, Micromem has been devoted to the development of MRAM technology. Once fully developed, this technology should be suitable for various applications including Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags, which will be Micromem's first market objective. All MRAM development work is undertaken pursuant to research collaboration agreements among Micromem, the University of Toronto, Dr. Harry Ruda and OCE Inc., a not-for-profit corporation supported through the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development and Trade's (MEDT) Ontario Centres of Excellence program. Micromem holds the first right to an exclusive, world-wide and perpetual sub-license for the use of the technology.

RFID Asset Tracking Is Innovation Winner ...

RFID Asset Tracking Is Innovation Winner: AMR Research Announces Winners of 2005 Innovation Awards AMR Research is acknowledging innovation in the application of technology to solve business problems. Trenstar has been recognized for their innovative use of RFID technology in tracking of mobile assets. ...

From PR Newswire (press release) ... Midsize company ($10M-$100M) -- TrenStar brings a unique business model that combines asset acquisition, tracking technology (including RFID) and a variety of ...

... AMR Research presented four awards for innovation in business technology at its annual Strategy 21 Conference. The awards are designed to honor breakthrough ideas by small, midsize and large companies. Midsize company ($10M-$100M) -- TrenStar brings a unique business model that combines asset acquisition, tracking technology (including RFID) and a variety of management services. TrenStar is the first company to offer this combination of technology and services to support pooling of common, non-strategic containers and other mobile assets. ...

AMR Research provides world class research and actionable advice for executives tasked with delivering enhanced business process performance and cost savings with the aid of technology. More than 5,000 leaders in the Global 1000 put their trust in AMR Research's integrity, depth of industry expertise, and passion for customer service to support their most critical business initiatives, including supply chain transformation, new product introduction, customer profitability, compliance and governance, and IT benefit realization.

KimberlyClark AutoID RFID Strategy at Conference ...

KimberlyClark AutoID RFID Strategy at Conference: Mike O'Shea from Kimberly-Clark Corporation to Keynote on Day 2 of ...

From Business Wire (press release), CA ... Mike O'Shea, director of corporate Auto/ID and RFID strategies and technology at Kimberly-Clark Corporation, will be the featured keynote speaker on ...

... Mike O'Shea, director of corporate Auto/ID and RFID strategies and technology at Kimberly-Clark Corporation, will be the featured keynote speaker on day two of RFID World 2005, March 2-3 at the Gaylord Texan Resort in Grapevine, Texas, near Dallas, adding to the show's list of top end-user speakers and case studies. Mike Meranda, president of EPCglobal US(TM), a regional Member Organization of EPCglobal Inc.(TM), the not-for-profit standards organization entrusted with driving the global adoption of Electronic Product Code(TM) (EPC) technology, will also address attendees in a morning keynote session. The second day keynote panel, "RFID Readiness and Interoperability," features Alien Technology, Intermec Technologies, Microsoft Corporation, Printronix, Inc. and Texas Instruments, who will discuss global standards issues surrounding frequency allocation, tag and reader functionality, and intellectual property. ...

Growth Plan in RFID Technology and Automated Identification ...

Growth Plan in RFID Technology and Automated Identification: Ingram Micro Outlines Business Strategies and Initiatives for ...

From Yahoo News (press release) ... Electronics (CE) * Automatic Identification and Data Capture (AIDC), Point of Sale (POS) and, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) * Components * Retail and ...

... In preparation for the company's annual North America Regional Kick Off event Feb. 7 - 9, Ingram Micro Inc.'s (NYSE: IM - News) newly appointed North American President Keith Bradley today provided a first look at the business-building strategies and growth initiatives that will define the region in 2005 and beyond. Bradley outlined three key pillars to support the company's long-term growth strategy: enhance the base business, identify and grow adjacent business areas, and develop services. ...

As a vital link in the technology value chain, Ingram Micro creates sales and profitability opportunities for vendors and resellers through unique marketing programs, outsourced logistics services, technical support, financial services, and product aggregation and distribution. The company serves 100 countries and is the only global IT distributor with operations in Asia.

DoD 2005 RFID Summit Starts February 9 ...

DoD RFID Summit 2005

From CCR, DOD ...

... "2005 DoD RFID Summit for Industry, February 9-10, 2005, Hilton Washington, Washington, D.C.

Hosted by the Office of the Assistant Deputy Under Secretary of Defense (Supply Chain Integration) and the DoD Logistics AIT Office, the 2005 DoD RFID Summit for Industry is the OFFICIAL platform for the DoD to continue to execute the implementation of the DoD RFID Policy. The Summit's agenda is packed with key DoD RFID Policy drivers, industry leaders, and early adopters and will feature over 50 of the leading RFID solution providers in the exhibit hall. Three distinguished Keynote Addresses will take place during the 2-day Summit." ...

Background: On July 30, 2004, the Acting Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics signed a memorandum outlining policy for the use of RFID within the Department of Defense (DoD). The strategy calls for taking maximum advantage of the inherent life-cycle asset management efficiencies that can be realized with integration of RFID throughout DoD. Leveraging this technology to improve our ability to get the customer the right materiel, at the right time, and in the right condition is a critical part of our End-to-End Warfighter Support initiative. The new policy addresses two general types of RFID tags: (1) active, which contains an internal power source, enabling the tag to hold more data and has a longer "read" range and (2) passive, which does not contain any power source, holds a minimum of data and has a shorter "read" range. Mr. Michael Wynne, Acting Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition, Technology and Logistics), announced a new policy on July 30, 2004 for the use of radio frequency identification within the Department of Defense. Radio frequency identification - also known as RFID - will enable hands-off processing of materiel transactions, allowing the DoD to re-apportion critical manpower resources to warfighting functions and to streamline business process.

The Future of RFID Operation Execution Software ...

RFID Operation Execution Software: Global Supply Network Experts Help Shape Future of Collaborative ...

From Business Wire (press release), CA ... with any type of equipment, process, program or personnel, and collaborates with installed business applications such as ERP or new technologies such as RFID. ...

... Over 20 senior executives in manufacturing, supply chain, and information technology from some of the largest enterprises in the world gathered here recently to help set the direction of operation execution software for supply, manufacturing, and distribution. The group, gathered at the invitation of real-time execution software pioneer Apriso Corporation, shared their insights over a period of three days about the dramatically changing operations landscape in corporations large and small due to concepts such as the "adaptive" enterprise, in-line production sequencing, lean supply, demand driven manufacturing, and increased regulatory control. Keynote speaker for the event was Greg Gorbach from the ARC Advisory Group, and key discussions were moderated by the world-renowned supply chain management expert Dr. Dave Anderson. ...

Apriso is the pioneer of a significant, new class of enterprise software that for the first time enables global corporations to define, operate, and monitor supply, production and distribution processes in real time, without limits. Using an event-driven, distributed services model, Apriso's software provides such fine-grained visibility and control of both execution processes and key performance indicators that it is an ideal platform for accomplishing the most pressing business initiatives of today: compliance, product genealogy, in-line production sequencing, real-time, RFID-based asset management, lean supply, successive refinement (kaizen), six-sigma quality levels, demand-driven supply (the "Dell" model), and the adaptive enterprise. Apriso's software, known as FlexNet(R), integrates quickly, easily and naturally into an enterprise's existing software infrastructure, and effectively extends the scope of systems such as enterprise resource planning (ERP) into the furthest reaches of the extended production and supply network, as required. But unlike these systems, which are based upon a top-down, plan-driven operations orientation, Apriso's event-driven, process-based architecture accommodates any operational model that is based upon real-time collaboration between execution processes, real-time visibility into performance, or the requirement to define, refine, or immediately control workflows throughout the enterprise, and across borders.

Additional resources on RFID and operations execution software ...

RFID with Tagsys - TAGSYS Management Team: a cutting edge supply chain execution software, installed in ... John Jordon, 43, manages
TAGSYS' US operations. ... a company that successfully integrated RFID for a ...

IBM and Sun Put Radio Frequency ID to Test On Their Own Turfs: At IBM, manufacturing execution software (IBM SiView Standard ... RFID read points often are more appropriately ... will place burdens on operations where forklifts are ...

RFID Strategy Release: File Format: PDF/Adobe Acrobat ... Event and state data from RFID readers, ERP ... view of a manufacturer’s operation at any ... Brooks enables intelligent automation of execution control, exception ...

RFID Company Adds Depth in Financial Management Leadership ...

RFID Company Adds Depth in Financial Management: Alien Technology Expands Management Team with Addition of Chief ...

From Business Wire (press release), CA ... with exceptional opportunity and an early leadership position in the rapidly growing markets for RFID, and look ...

... Alien Technology(R) today announced the addition to the company's management team of Ronald K. Shelton in the role of Chief Financial Officer with responsibility for the finance, legal, human resources and information technology functions at Alien. Shelton brings to the company extensive experience as a public company CFO with expertise in the many aspects of financial management and administration important to Alien's next stage of growth. ...

Alien Technology Corporation is a leading provider of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) products for global customers in government, retail, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, transportation, and other industries. Using its patented manufacturing process, Fluidic Self Assembly (FSA(R)), Alien(R) manufactures EPC tags in very high-volumes and at low cost. The company also provides RFID readers for a variety of applications including supply chain management, logistics, and anti-counterfeiting, to improve inventory management and reduce operating costs. Alien is an active member of EPCglobal.

More information on financial management depth at RFID companies ...

Manager - RFID - Strategy and Operations Job: supply chain, mergers & acquisitions, financial management, program leadership ... Our depth of experience allows us to ... Consulting LLP, in our RFID practice, will ...

SkyeTek Expands Executive Team and Board of Directors: "These appointments bring the depth of technology ... the top players in the RFID world. ... 14 years of entrepreneurial financial management experience predominately ...

Blackstone Technology, Inc.: startup RFID companies such as Gentag, Inc, and combined with IT infrastructure experience, provides Blackstone with superior financial management depth for ...

Metro RFID Program Leverages Guided Selling Systems ...

Metro RFID Program Leverages Guided Selling Systems: METRO Group's Future Store Implements Anyplace Kiosk From IBM

From Market Wire (press release) ... technologies, including kiosks, the intelligent "Veggie Vision" scale and the innovative "Everywhere Display." IBM is also integrating the RFID systems at the ...

... METRO Group will implement IBM's new "Anyplace Kiosk" as part of a guided selling system designed to deliver product information instantaneously to shoppers at METRO Group's Future Store in Rheinberg, IBM announced today. METRO Group is the first retailer to install the new IBM kiosk, which offers a compact design and fits virtually anywhere in the store environment to deliver a compelling, interactive experience directly to shoppers at the point of decision. It is designed to enhance shopping for consumers and potentially increase sales for retailers. ...

The METRO Group is the world's third-largest wholesaling and retailing group. With its powerful brands, the METRO Group operates successfully in 30 different countries around the world -- at almost 2,500 locations and with more than 240,000 employees. The METRO Group's six sales divisions operate independently on the market with their own specific sales concepts: Metro/Makro Cash & Carry -- the world's market leader in self-service wholesaling -- Real hypermarkets, Extra supermarkets, Media Markt and Saturn -- the leading consumer electronics centers in Europe, Praktiker home improvement and DIY centers, and the department stores of Galeria Kaufhof. IBM, the world's largest information technology company, is the leader in providing the Retail Industry with a full range of e-business solutions, including: point-of-sale systems, automated self-checkout systems, other hardware and software technology, consulting focused on business transformation, IT strategy and planning, store operations improvement, and supply chain optimization, and with services, such as outsourcing, managed operations, systems integration, and application development and design. IBM has a list of retail customers in 100 countries worldwide that reads like a "Who's Who" of retailing.

Additional resources on guided selling systems used on the Metro RFID program ...

IBM Launches New RFID And Sensor Software: retailers can link new or existing in-store systems, such as RFID-enabled applications, or point-of-sale systems. ...

Creating the Future at METRO Group: File Format: PDF/Adobe Acrobat ... more details on the Intel technologies used, see the ... On the selling floor, staff had to learn to ... information from the merchandise management system directly at ...

Item-level RFID technology redefines retail operations with real: File Format: PDF/Adobe Acrobat ... For example, shelf readers can be used to track ... Nearly Red” lipstick to maximize cross-selling opportunities. ... level RFID tags to notify store systems when a ...