DOD RFID Contract Continues With Unisys

U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) awards Unisys its follow-on contract to enhance supply chain visibility for military logistics. ...

... "The contract, which includes firm fixed-price and time and materials work, is worth approximately $28 million in the first year, if the government continues to order time and materials work at the current level. The total value of the contract could be approximately $112 million if the government exercises all options and continues to order time and materials work at the current level. In addition, the contract provides for the award of additional fees if performance metrics are exceeded and the imposition of penalties if the metrics are not met. Award of this contract allows Unisys to continue its efforts on the RFID program that began 13 years ago. Unisys has been working with DoD to develop, maintain and enhance an in-transit visibility system utilizing radio frequency identification technology. Providing visibility almost instantaneously into the location of supplies and shipments enables the military to increase its agility to supply units and soldiers with critical supplies in a timely manner, focus on mission-critical activities and respond quickly to mission changes.

Unisys tracks approximately 125,000 shipments of supplies each week, including ammunition, food/rations and water, medical supplies, vehicles, vehicle parts and aircraft. Attached to these shipments are RFID tags that store information vital to the soldier. Unisys tracks shipments across all modes of transportation - truck, rail, ship and air - to their final destinations in combatant commands worldwide. Fixed and handheld readers send and receive radio signals to and from the tags. Because data written to each tag are replicated among five servers, users worldwide have access to the same information on each item. Consequently, decision-makers at all levels of command and throughout the logistics supply chain can plan, prioritize and redirect shipments accordingly and collaboratively. " ...

Via Unisys: Unisys Wins Bid to Continue Operating and Maintaining One of World's Largest RFID Networks for Department of Defense

China RFID Contract Win ...

RC Group secures contract win for RFID-enabled warehouse management solutions in the China market. ...

... "Under the MOU the Group will initially be commissioned to deliver its newly developed packaged RFID solutions for the use in warehouse and logistics management to manufacturing enterprises throughout the industrial region of Xiaolan in Southern China. Since the recent launch of the packaged RFID solution 10 installation projects have been secured in Xiaolan and other parts of Southern China. " ...

China RFID Contract Win: Via RCG MARVEL: RC Group Major RFID Contract Win ...

DOD RFID Contract Win: WFI Government Services ...

WFI Government Services announces significant contract wins for DOD RFID program. ...

DOD RFID Contract Win: WFI Government Services: Via WFI: WFI Government Services, Inc. Announces New Contract Wins and Contract Extensions With an Estimated Value of Approximately $4 Million Print: Unannounced Contracts Bring Third Quarter Total for Government Division to Approximately $66 Million ...

... "Announced earlier during the third quarter were contracts and contract vehicles with an expected value over the terms of the contracts totaling approximately $62 million. Some of the most significant DoD wins included four individual awards to provide a complete range of RFID equipment and services to meet the requirements and rapid deployment schedules of RFID infrastructure across the DoD. " ...

Headquartered in San Diego, CA, WFI is an independent provider of systems engineering, network services and technical outsourcing for the world's largest wireless carriers, enterprise customers and for government agencies. The company provides the design, deployment, integration, and the overall management of wired and wireless networks which deliver voice and data communication, and which support advanced security systems. WFI has performed work in over 100 countries since its founding in 1994.

RFID Card Monthly Train Passess: SNCF ...

RFID Card Monthly Train Passess: SNCF: Via Psion Teklogix: PSION PLC: Major contract win ...

... "The WORKABOUT PRO configuration includes: a Symagery 2D Imager to read an encrypted barcode on the passenger's ticket; an RFID reader to read RFID cards (monthly passes); radio card for data synchronization when the train enters the main stations; and a Bluetooth connection to a portable printer. After 4 weeks of live testing with 120 controllers and several products, SNCF has agreed this contract with Psion Teklogix. SNCF has selected the WORKABOUT PRO mobile computer for its features in terms of ergonomics, battery life and data capture performance for both barcode and RFID. " ...

Psion (PON.L) is listed on the London stock market. Its operational business, 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. With over three decades of industry experience, Psion Teklogix has customers in more than 80 countries around the world, and over 36 sales and support offices in 17 countries.

RFID Alladin eToken: Entertainment Company Selects

Entertainment company selects Alladin's RFID eToken for secure application access. ...

RFID Alladin eToken: Entertainment Company Selects: Via Aladdin Knowledge Systems Ltd: Leading Entertainment and Media Enterprise Selects Aladdin eToken ...

... "As the most powerful two-factor authentication token available today, Aladdin eToken now provides one of the world's largest international entertainment companies with a powerful, yet easily deployed solution for ensuring that employees securely gain access to critical applications and confidential data - an important process highlighted by its auditors. Aladdin eToken also offers unmatched password management capabilities, allowing both employees and the organization to simply create and manage password policies that match the needs of the company and its divisions. " ...

About the size of an average house key, the award-winning Aladdin eToken is easy to use and highly portable, providing users with powerful authentication by requiring something they have, the tamper-proof eToken, and something they know, a password. It is used for secure network logon, secure VPN, Web Sign-On, Simple Sign-On, secure email, and numerous other applications. eToken is available in smart card and USB form factors featuring physical access (RFID) capabilities and one-time password technology.

Walmart RFID: Linda Dillman Shares Status Update

Linda Dillman shares interim results on the Walmart RFID program ...

Walmart RFID: Linda Dillman Shares Status Update: Via WalMart Stores, Inc.: WalMart Improves On-Shelf Availability Through the Use of Electronic Product Codes

... "WalMart customers found items they wanted in stock more often due to the retailer's use of electronic product codes (EPCs) powered by radio frequency identification (RFID) technology when compared to control stores. This is according to an independent University of Arkansas study's initial findings. Researchers at the University of Arkansas found a 16 percent reduction in out-of-stocks. Additionally, the study also showed that out-of-stock items with EPCs were replenished three times faster than comparable items using standard bar code technology. Equally important, WalMart experienced a meaningful reduction in manual orders resulting in a reduction of excess inventory. This is no longer a take-it-on-faith initiative, said Linda Dillman, executive vice president and CIO for Wal-Mart. This study provides conclusive evidence that EPCs increase how often we put products in the hands of customers who want to buy them, making it a win for shoppers, suppliers and retailers. ...

As part of its standard processes, WalMart has focused on driving improved product availability for its customers through a series of initiatives unrelated to RFID technology. The research was structured to isolate the impact of RFID to be able show the improvements directly attributable to the RFID process improvements. The study showed RFID-enabled stores were 63 percent more effective in replenishing out-of-stocks than the control stores, Dillman said. The WalMart RFID team knew that this technology would have a huge impact on out-of-stocks. Now we have an independent study that confirms RFID has a significant impact in retailing, Dillman continued. However, we are not stopping there. This is only one of many changes that RFID will bring. We are already working on initiatives and enhancements that will build on this success. The 16 percent reduction in merchandise out-of-stocks was determined by physically scanning out-of-stocks at the shelf every day. A baseline was established and this was then compared to the number of out-of-stocks in both sets of stores once the RFID technology was enabled in the pilot stores, explained Hardgrave. The net result of the impact of RFID, removing any other influences, was a reduction of 16 percent in the occurrences of products being out-of-stock on the shelf. " ...

RFID Adoption Assessment Webcast ...

Via AMRResearch: RFID Adoption Assessment Webcast: Will the RFID Market Ever Materialize? ...

... "RFID Adoption Assessment Webcast: Will the RFID Market Ever Materialize? August 25, 2005, 11AM - 12PM, Boston, MA, US

Webcast, features Dennis Gaughan, Research Director, and Marianne D’Aquila, Research Analyst, who will review results from a comprehensive survey into RFID market adoption. The Webcast will provide details on spending plans, end-user concerns, and effective product strategies that RFID technology vendors can leverage to win in the marketplace. " ...

Passive RFID Purchase Agreement: Unisys ODINtech DOD DLA USCG ...

Passive RFID Purchase Agreement: Unisys ODINtech DOD DLA USCG: Unisys | Unisys and ODIN Win U.S. Department of Defense Passive RFID Blanket Purchase Agreement

... "Unisys Corporation (NYSE: UIS) announced today that the Department of Defense has awarded Unisys a blanket purchase agreement (BPA) to connect the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) and its suppliers through an integrated Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) infrastructure to track and trace assets. Under the terms of the agreement, Unisys can now be selected by the DLA, or any other agency within the Department of Defense or the United States Coast Guard, to integrate passive RFID infrastructure within their supply chain. Unisys will work with ODIN technologies to leverage its industry-leading passive RFID physics expertise. " ...

Unisys is a worldwide information technology services and solutions company. Our people combine expertise in consulting, systems integration, outsourcing, infrastructure and server technology with precision thinking and relentless execution to help clients, in more than 100 countries, quickly and efficiently achieve competitive advantage.

Innovative RFID Marketing Program

Innovative RFID Marketing Program: Integrated Business Systems & Services Provides Enabling Technology For Innovative Wave & Win RFID-Based Exhibition Program ...

... "Integrated Business Systems and Services, Inc. (IBSS) (OTCBB:IBSS), creator of the Synapse technology framework for RFID applications, and Retail Systems Alert Group, organizers of the annual Retail Systems event, announced the successful launch of an innovative exhibit program, Wave & Win . The Wave & Win program, created by Retail Systems Alert Group and custom-designed by IBSS for the Retail Systems 2005 Event, held May 24-26 in Chicago, demonstrated how RFID, self-service kiosks, wireless technology and loyalty cards can be fully integrated to enhance customer experience and manage customer shopping data. " ...

IBSS is the creator of Synapse ™, a groundbreaking software technology. Synapse ™ is a complete application development and deployment environment used to create, implement and manage a wide variety of real-time applications including RFID and wireless, quickly and efficiently. IBSS is utilizing its Synapse ™ technology to build and distribute a family of application products that are optimized to provide solutions for specific industries. SynTrack ™, a Synapse based asset tracking solution highly optimized to exploit the power of Linux and Synapse in the healthcare sector is the initial release from this family of industry specific products. Global enterprises utilizing Synapse ™ enjoy tremendous time and cost advantages, in the development, deployment and on-going management of a growing number of real-time applications. Enabled by Synapse ™ to take competitive advantage of cutting-edge technologies such as wireless networking, mobile computing and RFID, IBSS and its strategic partners bring solutions to customers for mission-critical applications in manufacturing, distribution, healthcare, finance, insurance, retail, education, and government.

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.

RFID Government Contract RFID Readers ...

RFID Government Contract RFID Readers: Intermec Named to Provide RFID Readers to U.S. Government: Blanket purchase agreement includes fixed-mounted and transportable readers; all equipment firmware upgradeable to Generation 2 RFID standard; follows award in March of RFID tag blanket purchase agreement ...

Intermec announces key win as supplier of Gen 2-compatible RFID readers to the US Government ...

... "As part of the U.S. Government’s initiative to improve efficiency and inventory asset management, Intermec Technologies Corp., which designs and manufactures RFID (radio frequency identification) and mobile computing systems, has been awarded a Blanket Purchasing Agreement to provide passive UHF RFID (radio frequency identification) fixed-mounted and transportable RFID readers to support the Department of Defense and the U.S. Coast Guard. Earlier this year, Intermec was granted a BPA to provide EPC Class 1 RFID tags. The awards are part of the government’s Automatic Information Technology RFID initiative to provide timely asset visibility in its global logistics pipeline, whether in process, in storage or in transit. The award is the latest in a 20-year partnership between Intermec and the U.S. Government. " ...

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 Intellitag(R) RFID, mobile computing systems, bar code printers and label media. The company’s products and services are used by customers in many industries worldwide to improve the productivity, quality and responsiveness of business operations.

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DoD Suppliers' Passive RFID Information Guide ... ... Figure 5 - RFID-enabled label placement on palletized unit load. ... government contract. If the DoD Purchase Card is used to acquire items that are on ...

CICA 30th Annual Convention slide sets ... ... assess government contract opportunities, use e-procurement and improved ... The Auto-ID Centre’s mission is to replace the use of barcodes with RFID ...

Feds RFID Spending Growth Increasing

RFID Spending Growth Increasing: INPUT Projects Federal RFID Spending to Grow 120 Percent Over Next ...

RFID spending in the Federal Government is forecasted to increase significantly ...

From PR Newswire (press release) ... US Federal Government spending on radio frequency identification (RFID) technology is expected to grow 120 percent by fiscal year 2009 (FY09 ...

... U.S. Federal Government spending on radio frequency identification (RFID) technology is expected to grow 120 percent by fiscal year 2009 (FY09), according to a report released by INPUT, the quantifiable leader in government market intelligence. The Department of Defense (DoD) is successfully using RFID technology to improve its supply chain management process with results and costs savings being proven in the current war in Iraq. Although growth within civilian agencies will start out slow, INPUT expects substantial growth to begin in FY07 as business cases emerge demonstrating similar cost benefits in areas outside of the supply chain process. ...

INPUT is the quantifiable leader in government market intelligence. Established in 1974 and based in Reston, Virginia, INPUT provides information services, industry analysis, consulting, software solutions, and events to help technology vendors win more government business, and to help government organizations further advance their IT initiatives. INPUT tracks more than a half trillion dollars in contract and grant opportunities within the US federal, state & local government markets, as well as tender opportunities throughout the European Union and United Kingdom. INPUT has built a solid reputation for high quality and in-depth government industry insight and analysis, with over 1,000 clients, including 80 of the top 100 IT contractors. Leading defense, hardware, software, telecommunications and IT services contractors, plus 4 of the top 5 8(a)s, rely on INPUT to help them win more than $45 billion in government business each year.

Wireless RFID Drives Customer Loyalty ...

Wireless RFID Drives Customer Loyalty: Best Buy EVP To Present Keynote At VICS/Retail Systems Super ...

Best Buy leader presents the use of RFID technology to transform to a customer-centric model ...

From Business Wire (press release), CA ... The Wave & Win program demonstrates how RFID, self service kiosks, wireless technology, and loyalty cards can be integrated to create an exciting customer ...

... Retail Systems Alert Group, organizers of the annual Retail Systems(R) Conference & Exposition, announced that Bob Willett, EVP, Operations, Best Buy Co., will present a keynote address at this year's VICS/Retail Systems Super Conference, held May 24-26, 2005 at McCormick Place, Chicago, IL, USA. Bob Willett will share his insights on how the $27 billion Best Buy, the nation's leading consumer electronics retailer, is creating a decentralized, customer-centric business. Bob will speak about IT Transformation and other innovative management initiatives as key aspects of this large-scale business change initiative. ...

VICS/Retail Systems Super Conference was developed in cooperation with the Voluntary Interindustry Commerce Standards (VICS) Association. The mission of the VICS Association is to take a global leadership role in the ongoing improvement of the flow of product and information about the product throughout the entire retail supply chain.

Smart Card Payment Terminal ...

Smart Card Payment Terminal: Navy Exchange Service Command Selects NCR Point-of-Sale Solution ...

From Business Wire (press release), CA ... Our solution also includes NCR's smart-card-enabled advanced payment terminals and thermal receipt printers with check-imaging capabilities, which will allow ...

... NCR Corporation (NYSE:NCR) today announced that the Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) is installing NCR point-of-sale (POS) technology in its 113 Navy Exchange stores in the United States, Europe and the Pacific. NCR will also provide project coordination, installation and maintenance services. The solution includes NCR RealPOS(TM) 80 terminals and peripherals, as well as NCR RealScan(TM) bar-code scanners. Rollout began in January 2005 and will continue through April. ...

NEXCOM is headquarters for the worldwide Navy Exchange System. Its mission is to provide authorized customers quality goods and services at a savings and to support quality-of-life programs for active duty military, retirees, reservists and their families. Navy Exchanges are run as non-appropriated fund activities, that is, they are self-sufficient and do not receive appropriated or taxpayer dollars. NEXCOM is responsible for the oversight of 109 Navy Exchange complexes with 344 stores worldwide, 42 Navy Lodges, 173 ship's stores and the Uniform Program Management Office. These four independently functioning programs of the Navy Exchange System generated $2.1 billion in sales in 2003 and gave $51.4 million to Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) programs. NCR Corporation (NYSE:NCR) is a leading global technology company helping businesses build stronger relationships with their customers. NCR's ATMs, retail systems, Teradata(R) data warehouses and IT services provide Relationship Technology(TM) solutions that maximize the value of customer interactions and help organizations create a stronger competitive position.

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Smart Card Alliance - Industry News: Alliance News: leader Hypercom Corporation (NYSE: HYC) today announced another major win for its highly popular EMV-certified T7Plus card payment terminal and operating ...

Smart Card Adapters and Machines: VeriFone's SC™ family of world-class products, the SC 250 attaches to a VeriFone Everest™ Omni® 490 payment terminal, extending smart card read/write ...

TietoEnator's payment card system complies with EMV smart card: as well as the leading payment terminal manufacturer Hypercom. The co-operation partners undertook a full end-to-end testing of EMV smart card transactions. ...

Building RFID Support for Warehouse Management Software ...

RFID Support for Warehouse Management Software: Logility Announces General Availability of RFID-enabled Warehouse ...

From PR Newswire (press release) ... Built-in RFID functionality can reduce labor costs in distribution centers, improve order accuracy and streamline tracking and tracing shipments ATLANTA, Jan. ...

... Logility, Inc. (Nasdaq: LGTY), a leading supplier of collaborative solutions to optimize the supply chain, today announced general availability of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) capabilities in Logility Voyager WarehousePRO(R). The latest release of Voyager WarehousePRO includes built-in support of RFID technology at the carton, pallet, container and item level, and does not require the purchase of additional Logility add-on hardware or software. Logility's built-in approach enables customers to implement or upgrade quickly, limits custom integration, delivers immediate benefits and lays the foundation for future expansion of RFID to supply chain planning applications. RFID support is included in the standard WarehousePRO product, and is available at no additional cost to active Logility customers on maintenance programs. ...

With more than 1,100 customers worldwide, Logility is the leading provider of collaborative supply chain planning solutions that help small, medium, large and Fortune 1000 companies realize substantial bottom-line results in record time. Logility Voyager Solutions feature performance monitoring capabilities in a single Internet-based framework and provide supply chain visibility; demand, inventory and replenishment planning; supply and global sourcing optimization; transportation planning and execution; and warehouse management. Logility customers include Bissell, Huhtamaki UK, Katun Corporation, McCain Foods, Mill's Pride, Pernod Ricard, Rand McNally, Sigma Aldrich, and VF Corporation. Logility is a majority owned subsidiary of American Software (Nasdaq: AMSWA).

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Oracle Adds RFID Support To Its Software: Oracle Adds RFID Support To Its Software Jan. ... identification technology and electronic-product-code capabilities into Oracle Warehouse Management software. ...

Third Party Logistics Software: Solutions for 3PL Third Party Logistics Software. ... WMS Provia’s ViaWare WMS (Warehouse Management Systems) is ... application with full RFID Support for Warehouse ...

Can SAP win RFID race?: its annual AppsWorld conference in San Diego, where the company announced it would build RFID support into its Warehouse Management System Software, which is ...

RFID-Enabled Warehouse Management Systems: Enabling Warehouse Management System (WMS) solutions to work with RFID will not be ... and the changes required in logistics software to support RFID initiatives ...

Technology for Homeland Security Transportation Worker Identification Credential TWIC Prototype ...

Homeland Security Transportation Worker Identification Credential TWIC Prototype: SAFLINK Announces Subcontract for US Dept. of Homeland Security ...

From PR Newswire (press release) ... 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SAFLINK(R) Corporation (Nasdaq: SFLK), the leading provider of biometric and smart card security solutions, today announced its ...

... SAFLINK(R) Corporation (Nasdaq: SFLK), the leading provider of biometric and smart card security solutions, today announced its selection as a key technology provider to BearingPoint, Inc. for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) prototype phase contract awarded to BearingPoint on August 10th. This is the third phase in a massive initiative designed to improve security at seaports, airports, rail, pipeline, trucking, and mass transit facilities by creating a nationwide credential to prevent unauthorized persons from gaining access to secure areas. ...

SAFLINK Corporation offers biometric security and smart card solutions that protect intellectual property, secure information assets, and eliminate passwords. SAFLINK's software provides Identity Assurance Management(TM), allowing administrators to verify the identity of users and control their access to: computer networks; physical facilities; applications; manufacturing process control systems; and time and attendance systems. We also offer protection for popular applications such as e-mail, instant messaging, web transactions, and individual files.

Additional resources on the Homeland Security Transportation Worker Identification Credential TWIC prototype ...

Department of Homeland Security | Department of Homeland: Fact Sheet: Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Prototype. The Department of Homeland Security’s Transportation Security Administration (TSA ...

Transportation Security Administration | TSA TWIC Program: consisted of a broad array of transportation workers. ... stakeholder working groups to identify and resolve ... Department of Homeland Security; National Institute of ...

BearingPoint Awarded $12 Million TWIC Prototype Contract: "The TWIC program is a win-win for transportation workers and for the security of our homeland," said Rear Adm. ...

TWIC Phase III Project Goes Live at Four Sites, BearingPoint: Homeland Security - Transportation Security Administration has launched its prototype Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) program at four ...

DOD RFID: DOD POLICY MANDATES RFID USE ...

From United States Army Logistics Management College ALOG News ... RFID technology is an application of automatic identification technology that quickly collects and reports item, location, time, and transaction data embedded in tags that are placed on containers, pallets, and packages. The data are collected by readers, or interrogators, equipped with antennas. RFID tags can be either active—the tag has its own power source (a battery) to transmit data—or passive—the tag is powered by energy transmitted by the interrogator ...

... The new DOD policy will require suppliers to place passive RFID tags on the lowest possible part, case, or pallet packaging by January 2005. This tagging requirement will apply to all items except bulk commodities such as sand, gravel, and liquids. DOD components will need to create an initial capability to read tags at key sites in preparation for the January 2005 implementation date. A DOD-level integrated product team will refine the policy, designate initial RFID projects for testing emerging RFID capabilities, and develop a long-term implementation strategy. ...

The United States Army Logistics Management College (ALMC) was established in 1954 with the mission to conduct a 12-week Army Supply Management Course. As one of three U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command colleges, ALMC shares in a common objective to ensure that our Armed Forces stay trained and are ready to fight and win quickly with minimum casualties and loss of resources. Our role in pursuit of this objective is to develop and present quality education programs in logistics science, management science, and acquisition management to personnel of the Department of Defense, other Federal agencies, and foreign governments. In addition, ALMC offers research and consulting services that contribute to materiel readiness and improve acquisition and logistics management.

Dr Mahathir confident of a resounding victory for Barisan Nasional

KUALA LUMPUR March 2 - Former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said Tuesday he is confident that the Barisan Nasional (BN) will win with more than a two-thirds majority in the forthcoming 11th General Election.

He said that in the last general election in 1999, the opposition parties had exploited the issue of Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to gain votes.

"But now people already accepted that what has been done was right. It will be better than 1999," he said when asked by reporters on the BN's chances in the upcoming general election.

He earlier held a media conference on the latest development of the Malaysian Microchip (MM Chip) here.

In September last year, Malaysia acquired the property rights to design the MMChip and its production and marketing. A multiband Rfid (next-generation radio frequency identification), the MM Chip measures 0.25 sq mm - about the size of a decimal point - and can be embedded in paper.

It is useful for a variety of purposes such as replacement of barcode tags in retail goods, for differentiation between genuine and counterfeit currency notes, and for use in smart cards...

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