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The RFID Network: Enabling RFID Success! |
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The RFID Network: Enabling RFID Success! It is important to consider the network required to support
RFID. We envision a future where the The network required to enable this vision can be described as the EPC network. At the networks edges, there are RFID devices, such as RFID readers, intelligent sensors, and other wireless devices which are collecting data and this data needs to be provided to enable the appropriate business process. Objects may be labeled with passive RFID tags, that are powered by the radio frequency signals of the RFID readers. The benefits of RFID is that radio waves do not require line of sight and can pass through packaging materials. The RFID devices in this network architecture require traditional infrastructure services, such as software updates, configuration, monitoring, and diagnostics for troubleshooting. In addition, wired RFID devices require power which must be provided by the infrastructure of an enterprise. The RFID devices will need to be implemented as a supported hardware component of the overall enterprise architecture. As we explore the network architecture, the bridge from the EPC network to the enterprise network is the savant server, as defined by the Auto-ID Center. The savant server will need to be able to provide the low level services to the RFID device: the monitoring conversation, the relaying of configuration settings, and the management of the RFID-enabled transaction. A robust set of network and infrastructure services is necessary to successfully integrate the RFID architecture into the enterprise. We are continually improving the quality of the content and the ease of using our site and, in this regard, we welcome your insights and feedback. Please provide your comments to webmaster@rfida.com. |
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Radio frequency identification (RFID) is an enabler of tracking processes in the extended value chain. Integration services revenue will surpass RFID hardware spending According to research firm ABI RFID integration revenue will exceed RFID product revenue by 2007. Frontline Today, Feb 9, 2004 Paxar RFID Printing Solutions Approved for Use with Manhattan Associates Supply Chain Execution Systems Paxar Corporation a global leader providing bar code and identification technologies for the retail supply chain and the supplier of Monarch R brand products and services announced that its partnership with Manhattan Associates R Inc. the global leader in providing supply chain execution SCE solutions has been extended to include the latest Monarch Radio Frequency Identification RFID printing solutions. MSN Money Computer Software News, Feb 9, 2004 Tag Line: International Paper Offers RFID Experience InformationWeek RFID Tag Line International Paper Offers RFID Experience February 9 2004 RFID: Hit or Myth? Procter Gamble markets some of the biggest brands in store aisles across the country from Crest toothpaste to Pantene shampoo to Charmin toilet paper. To date the company hasn't begun to figure out the physics or the business case of radio waves and how they can help move its products more efficiently to retail outlets. Baseline Magazine, Feb 9, 2004 $4.2 Billion RFID Opportunity Yankee Group's new report entitled Unlocking the RFID Opportunity Requires estimates that radio frequency identification technology will be a 4.2 billion market by 2008. That opportunity will be distributed across domains as RFID involves middleware physical infrastructure e.g. and and other IT categories. Yankee Group estimates that anywhere from 515 million to 3.8 Line 56, Feb 9, 2004 M&S continues RFID trial Phase two of testing on the way to establish business case for tagging Marks Spencer is to step up its radio frequency identification RFID trials to better establish the business case for a full roll-out of the technology. The high street clothing and food retailer will begin its second wave of RFID testing this spring following a promising first trial. Informatics Online, Feb 9, 2004 RFID Infrastructure Buildout to Generate $4.2 Billion IT Vendor Revenue Stream for Next Decade Says Yankee Group BOSTON The top 100 suppliers to Wal-Mart and the Depart of Defense will spend between 515 million and 3.8 billion in 2004 on technology and services to support RFID implementations based upon electronic product codes ePC . The Yankee Group report Unlocking the ePC RFID Opportunity Requires Migration Management reports that vendors are drooling over the new market opportunity that the Yankee Group estimates will reach 4.2B... Yankee Group Press Releases, Feb 9, 2004 AXCESS Inc. Middleware Links RFID With EPC Retail Supply Chain Systems 09.02.2004 15 23 DALLAS Feb. 9 PRNewswire - FirstCall AXCESS Inc. BULLETIN BOARD AXSI a leader in RFID and digital video solutions for physical security and asset management announced today the release of its OnlineSupervisor TM software enhancement to make it easier to integrate RFID systems with retail supply chain solutions. PR Newswire via FinanzNachrichten, Feb 9, 2004 Intermec Inks EPCglobal's IP Accord One of the largest holders of RFID intellectual property has agreed to EPCglobal's ground rules signaling a breakthrough on the issue. Feb. 9 2004 From the start the supporters of the Electronic Product Code EPC concept envisioned an open network similar to the Internet with all companies being able to use the technologies involved without paying royalties. RFID Journal, Feb 9, 2004 Tag
Line: International Paper Offers RFID Experience On its Web site
recent examples of company innovations include packaging for carryout food that keeps the
cold out and juice boxes that keep the vitamin C in. Here's something else the company
might mention expertise in radio-frequency identification. To manage all its woody output
International Paper became an early adopter of RFID an emerging technology that promises
to revolutionize the way businesses manage vast supply chains. China
gears up for RFID The Standardization Administration of China has
created a working group that will establish a national standard for radio frequency
identification tags. Called electronic tags in China these small transmitters--essentially
high-tech bar codes that can be scanned from a distance and even through the walls of
boxes--are seen by many as the key to a far more efficient supply chain than is achievable
today. ZDNet India Commentary, Feb 9, 2004 Leading regional networking distributor sees strong adoption of Zebra desktop label printers in healthcare and warehousing Zebra Technologies is one of the leading global providers of thermal bar code label and receipt printers card printers RFID smart label printer encoders supplies label design integration software and the widest range of thermal printer connectivity and networking solutions. Zebra Technologies Corporation Invites You to Join Its 2003 Fourth Quarter And FY 2003 Analyst Conference Call on the Web More than 90 percent of Fortune 500 companies use Zebra R printers. A broad range of applications benefit from Zebra-brand thermal bar code smart label card and receipt printers resulting in enhanced security increased productivity improved quality lower costs and better customer service. The company has sold more than 3 million printers including RFID printer encoders and wireless mobile solutions and also offers software connectivity solutions and printing supplies.
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extended value chain is completely visible through the application of RFID tags and an
enabling RFID infrastructure. All objects in the value chain will be manageable in
real-time leveraging the unique identity of objects, using the electronic product code or