RFID Wireless Security at Egov Conference ...

RFID Wireless Security at Egov Conference: AirDefense President and CEO Anil Khatod to Speak at E-Gov ...

E-Gov Conference covers RFID security ...

From Business Wire (press release), CA ... in anywhere, anytime wireless security, today announced that President and CEO Anil Khatod will speak at the E-Gov Institute's Wireless/RFID Conference on ...

... AirDefense, the leader in anywhere, anytime wireless security, today announced that President and CEO Anil Khatod will speak at the E-Gov Institute's Wireless/RFID Conference on Wednesday, March 2 from 2:45 p.m. to 4 p.m. The conference is being held at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, Washington, DC. Khatod will join a panel of distinguished executives in a discussion entitled "Wireless LAN Security." The panel discussion will focus on effective strategies for protecting wireless LANs and benchmarks for securing wireless infrastructures. The panel's moderator is John Banghart, director of benchmark services at the Center for Internet Security. ...

AirDefense is the market leader in anywhere, anytime wireless intrusion prevention. The company's products provide the most advanced solutions for rogue wireless detection, policy enforcement and intrusion protection both inside and outside an organization's four walls. AirDefense's enterprise-class products scale to support everything from single offices to organizations with hundreds of locations. Founded in 2001, AirDefense is based in Alpharetta, GA and services hundreds of government agencies and blue chip corporations.

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.

RFIDJournal Live Coming Soon ...

RFIDJournal Live Comming Soon: RFID Journal LIVE! to Showcase Unique End-User Case Studies; 100 ...

Leading RFID event, RFIDJurnal Live, is coming up in April. Dont miss it. ...

From PR Web (press release), WA ... 2005 -- Business professionals will have a unique opportunity to get objective, first-hand information from end users and early adopters of RFID technology at ...

... Business professionals will have a unique opportunity to get objective, first-hand information from end users and early adopters of RFID technology at the RFID Journal LIVE! executive conference, April 10-12, 2005 at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers. They will hear about the lessons learned by Wal-Mart and Kimberly-Clark; get the inside scoop on Best Buy's RFID roll-out; and learn about the European RFID experience from Tesco, a leading European retailer and among the most active deploying RFID technology. In its third year, RFID Journal LIVE! features an unparalleled lineup of end-user case studies from those at the forefront of RFID deployment. ...

RFID Journal is the only independent media company devoted solely to radio frequency identification and its many business applications. Our mission is to be the ultimate resource for businesspeople that need to understand how RFID can help their companies boost supply chain efficiencies, reduce inventories, limit theft, improve product availability and add convenience for consumers. RFID Journal serves the needs of businesspeople looking to take advantage of RFID technologies with timely news, strategic analysis, networking opportunities at events and in-depth education.

WJ Communications at RFIDWorld ...

WJ Communications at RFIDWorld: WJ Communications to Exhibit at the RFID World Exposition; Gaylord ...

WJ expected to showcase its RFID products at RFID World Expo ...

From Business Wire (press release), CA ... (Nasdaq:WJCI), a leading designer and supplier of RF semiconductors and RF modules, today announced that it will showcase its RFID products at the upcoming ...

... WJ Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq:WJCI), a leading designer and supplier of RF semiconductors and RF modules, today announced that it will showcase its RFID products at the upcoming 2005 RFID World Exposition. RFID World will be held at the Gaylord Texan Resort Convention Center in Dallas, TX, during March 2-3, 2005. WJ's RFID MPR5000 and MPR6000 PCMCIA Type II PC Cards, and other OEM products will be on display at the company's exhibit booth, #713. ...

WJ Communications Inc. is a leading RF semiconductor company focusing on the design and manufacture of high-quality devices and multi-chip modules (MCMs) for telecommunications systems worldwide. WJ's highly reliable amplifier, mixer, RF IC and MCM products are used to transmit and receive signals that enable current and next generation wireless and wireline services.

RFID Enables Self-Services ...

RFID Enables Self-Service: RFID, EPC and Self-Checkout Solutions: Payments Beyond the Barcode

RFID is a disruptive technology when applied to the retail self-service space ...

From PR Web (press release), WA ... immediately, the arrival of the Electronic Product Code (EPC) will be a profoundly disruptive technological leap, especially when RFID technology is cheap ...

... While not directly impacting stakeholders in consumer payment technologies immediately, the arrival of the Electronic Product Code (EPC) will be a profoundly disruptive technological leap, especially when RFID technology is cheap enough for inclusion in all consumer goods. With the electronification of payments coupled with increasing automation of the retail experience, there are going to be some exciting developments at the checkout. Nick Holland, Director of the Emerging Technologies Advisory Service and co-author of the report sees the advantages of self-checkout and EPC going beyond just simplifying the way we pay... ...

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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.

Homeland Security RFID Fact Sheet ...

Homeland Security RFID Fact Sheet: Fact Sheet on Radio Frequency Identification Technology

Homeland Security develops fact-sheet, or position paper, on the role of RFID in the US VISIT program ...

From Department of Homeland Security (press release) ... Radio frequency (RFID) identification technology refers to wireless systems that allow a device to read information contained in a wireless device or “tag ...

... US VISIT is exploring the use of RFID technology as a tool that will better enable the program to fulfill its goals, which are to enhance the security of our citizens and visitors, facilitate legitimate travel and trade to and from the United States, ensure the integrity of our immigration system and protect the privacy of our visitors. RFID technology can improve the ability to match entries to exits without impacting processing time at the land borders and record arrivals and departures of a visitor in pedestrian and vehicle lanes – rapidly, accurately and reliably. It will also allow US VISIT to detect a visitor’s tag and provide the primary inspection process with information and a mechanism for establishing an accurate and timely record of exits without slowing a traveler through the process. Finally, RFID can also provide solutions that are not invasive and that protect the privacy of visitors.

Overview: As US VISIT moves toward improving the automated entry-exit system at the nation’s land border ports of entry, RFID technology offers a potential solution for an entry-exit operation that better facilitates legitimate travel and trade. Radio frequencies emanating from RFID tags are far below the levels that could cause any harm to human health and below the typical ambient radio frequencies most people are exposed to in the United States on a daily basis from devices such as TVs and radios. Like these other devices, RFID tags and readers are regulated and their safety is certified by the Federal Communications Commission. ...

US-VISIT continues to test technologies that will help it better achieve its mission to enhance security of our citizens and visitors while facilitating legitimate travel and trade across our borders.

Homeland Security RFID Fact Sheet ...

Homeland Security RFID Fact Sheet: Fact Sheet on Radio Frequency Identification Technology

Homeland Security develops fact-sheet, or position paper, on the role of RFID in the US VISIT program ...

From Department of Homeland Security (press release) ... Radio frequency (RFID) identification technology refers to wireless systems that allow a device to read information contained in a wireless device or “tag ...

... US VISIT is exploring the use of RFID technology as a tool that will better enable the program to fulfill its goals, which are to enhance the security of our citizens and visitors, facilitate legitimate travel and trade to and from the United States, ensure the integrity of our immigration system and protect the privacy of our visitors. RFID technology can improve the ability to match entries to exits without impacting processing time at the land borders and record arrivals and departures of a visitor in pedestrian and vehicle lanes – rapidly, accurately and reliably. It will also allow US VISIT to detect a visitor’s tag and provide the primary inspection process with information and a mechanism for establishing an accurate and timely record of exits without slowing a traveler through the process. Finally, RFID can also provide solutions that are not invasive and that protect the privacy of visitors.

Overview: As US VISIT moves toward improving the automated entry-exit system at the nation’s land border ports of entry, RFID technology offers a potential solution for an entry-exit operation that better facilitates legitimate travel and trade. Radio frequencies emanating from RFID tags are far below the levels that could cause any harm to human health and below the typical ambient radio frequencies most people are exposed to in the United States on a daily basis from devices such as TVs and radios. Like these other devices, RFID tags and readers are regulated and their safety is certified by the Federal Communications Commission. ...

US-VISIT continues to test technologies that will help it better achieve its mission to enhance security of our citizens and visitors while facilitating legitimate travel and trade across our borders.

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 Supply Chain Mandates Drive Growth ...

RFID Supply Chain Mandates Drives Growth: G-Log Grows Annual Revenue by More Than 15 Percent; Names Former ...

Logistics software growth is attributed to the pace of RFID mandates and other market drivers, such as secure supply chains ...

From PR Newswire (press release) ... "Our growth can be attributed to issues such as global trade management, supply chain security, and RFID mandates that are seriously challenging companies ...

... G-Log, the leading provider of global logistics and transportation software, announced today that it posted record revenues for the end of the fourth quarter 2004, highlighted by annual revenue growth of more than 15 percent compared with 2003. Also today, the company announced it has appointed L. Michael Shelton as senior vice president of global sales operations. A former senior executive at Ryder where he drove record net sales growth for its largest division, Shelton is widely recognized for his strong leadership and customer-centric approach. Shelton will lead G-Log's worldwide sales initiatives and spearhead acquisition of additional Global 2000 customers. ...

G-Log is the leading provider of global logistics and transportation software for enterprises and logistics service providers. The G-Log Web-native solution keeps goods in motion through the supply chain in all modes and across all geographies within a single system. G-Log's clients are reducing cycle times, inventory levels, and total transportation costs while satisfying their customers' demands for real-time information and on-time deliveries. The G-Log solution provides a broad range of services in the transportation market, including optimization, order entry, procurement, supply chain event management (SCEM), visibility, track and trace, freight payment, and historical analysis. Recognized as a "Best of the Web" company by Forbes, G-Log clients include Big Lots, Brown Shoe, DuPont, Exel, Family Dollar Stores, Giant Eagle, Halliburton, Kuehne & Nagel, Rohm and Haas, Stonepath Group, Tesco, Toll Solutions, Total Logistic Control, UPM, and Volvo Logistics.

Ultra Low-Cost RFID Tags Through Polymers and Plastics ...

Ultra Low-Cost RFID Tags Through Polymers and Plastics: Research and Markets: Plastic Electronics Expected to Present ...

It is expected that polymer technology will be the leading method for lowering the cost of RFID tags and driving widespread adoption i nthe marketplace ...

From Business Wire (press release), CA ... More significantly, the physical nature of plastic electronics suggests products, such as flexible displays and ultra-low-cost RFID tags, which would not be ...

... Plastic electronics, using conductive polymers or organic molecules on a plastic substrate, are expected to present major new opportunities over the coming decade. Unlike conventional CMOS approaches, plastic electronics does not require very high-volume manufacturing to produce low-cost devices. More significantly, the physical nature of plastic electronics suggests products, such as flexible displays and ultra-low-cost RFID tags, which would not be economically conceivable using any other technology platform. ...

HighValue Innovative RFID Solutions to Industry Challenges Recognized ...

HighValue Innovative RFID Solutions to Industry Challenges Recognized: Progress OpenEdge Partners Recognized for Impressive Growth and ... QAD is recognized for their strengths in collaborative partnerships to develop solutions that leverage RFID technology and service oriented archutectures. ...

From Business Wire (press release), CA ... QAD has consistently demonstrated the true power of collaboration by working with Progress to address the latest industry challenges, such as RFID and SOA. ...

... The OpenEdge Division, an operating unit of Progress Software Corporation (Nasdaq: PRGS) and a leading supplier of technology for building business applications, announced today that Discovery Travel Systems (DTS), Epicor, Infor Global Solutions (Infor), Integrated Warehousing Solutions, NextStage Analytics (NSA), Publishing Business Systems (PBS), QAD, and Skyward Systems won partnership awards at Progress' North American Application Partner (AP) Kick-off event in Phoenix, Arizona last month. Partners were recognized for their innovative use of Progress(R) OpenEdge(TM) technology, their focus on high-value initiatives, and joint efforts to deliver higher business value to their customers through collaborative applications that have allowed them to achieve impressive growth. ... ... Partner Collaboration Award - QAD - A leading provider of enterprise applications for global manufacturers, QAD has consistently demonstrated the true power of collaboration by working with Progress to address the latest industry challenges, such as RFID and SOA. By pairing OpenEdge technology with in-depth manufacturing knowledge, QAD helps its global customers achieve competitive advantage and improved operations. QAD solutions help streamline the manufacturing enterprise, improve quality and customer service, shorten product time-to-market, and increase supply chain responsiveness across geographies, languages and currencies. ...

The Progress OpenEdge Division is an operating unit of Progress Software Corporation (Nasdaq: PRGS), a $300+ million global software industry leader. The Progress OpenEdge Division simplifies the development, deployment, integration, and management of the world's best business applications. The Progress OpenEdge Division and its 2,000 Application Partners offer more than 5,000 OpenEdge-based business applications that precisely fit customer needs and deliver competitive advantage. Customers purchase more than $5 billion annually in OpenEdge-based software and services from Progress Software Corporation and its partners. The Progress(R) OpenEdge(TM) platform enables its partners to rapidly build and deliver lowest cost-of-ownership applications. Progress Software Corporation also conducts business through its other operating units: Sonic Software, DataDirect Technologies, and ObjectStore.

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.

EPC Software Development Conference ...

EPC Software Development Conference: VeriSign to Host EPC Developers Conference at RFID Journal LIVE! In conjunction with the RFIDJournal Live event, a conference will be offered to focus on the needs of software developers focused on EPC, electronic product code, applications in the supply chain. ...

From PR Newswire (press release) ... Forum Brings Together Leading Software Developers and Supply Chain Executives Creating Real-world Applications for RFID-Generated Supply Chain Data MOUNTAIN ...

... VeriSign, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRSN), the leading provider of intelligent infrastructure services for the Internet and telecommunications networks, today announced it will be hosting the first ever EPC Developers Conference, http://www.EPCDevCon.com, in conjunction with RFID Journal LIVE! on April 10, 2005 in Chicago. The event represents a first-time gathering of software developers and supply chain executives specifically focused on design and creation of practical solutions that leverage RFID-generated information from across the global supply chain. Also speaking at the EPC Developers Conference will be leading thinkers and practitioners around RFID and EPC, including Sean Campbell, IBM; Ann Grackin, ChainLink Research; Bernie Hogan, Uniform Code Council; Michael Mealling, Refactored Networks; John Radko, GXS; Mark Roberti, RFID Journal; Sanjay Sarma, OATsystems; Puneet Sawhney, CHEP; Ken Traub, ConnecTerra; Jeff Wells, Franwell and others. ...

VeriSign, Inc. operates intelligent infrastructure services that enable businesses and individuals to find, connect, secure, and transact across today's complex global networks.

RFID Technology Patents For Secure Printing ...

RFID Technology Patents For Secure Printing: Fargo Electronics Awarded Three New Patents; Two Related to Secure ... Fargo is creating intellectual property for the secure RFID printing space and has recently gained additional patents in this area. ...

From Business Wire (press release), CA ... The issued patent discloses Fargo's RFID technology for making printers or laminators more secure by integrating the ribbons or overlaminates with a printer ...

... Fargo Electronics, a global leader in secure technologies for card identity systems, today announced that it has received Patent #6,832,866 entitled 'Printer or Laminator Supply' as well as two Notices of Allowance from the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Fargo now holds 63 United States patents and has over 80 additional patent applications filed. The issued patent discloses Fargo's RFID technology for making printers or laminators more secure by integrating the ribbons or overlaminates with a printer and a security code. ...

Founded in 1974, Fargo Electronics is a global leader in the development of secure technologies for identity card issuance systems, including secure card printer/encoders, materials and software. The company has sold more than 80,000 systems in the US and over 80 other countries worldwide. Fargo card issuance systems reduce vulnerabilities and potential for loss of time, money and lives by continually improving the security of identity credentials. Fargo provides physical, information, and transaction security for a wide variety of applications and industries, including government, corporate, national IDs, drivers' licenses, universities, schools and membership. Based in Minneapolis, Minn., Fargo markets its products through a global distribution network of professional security integrators.

RFID Company Stock Poised to Benefit From Market Growth ...

RFID Company Stock Poised to Benefit From Market Growth: Zacks.com Announces That Paul Tracy Highlights the Following Stock ... RFID companies are identified for stock investment by Zack's. These RFID technology companies hsould benefit from the expected market growth. ...

From Business Wire (press release), CA ... may well have trouble meeting earnings estimates throughout the latter part of 2005, stocks leveraged to radio frequency identification (RFID) are likely to ...

... While the technology sector overall may well have trouble meeting earnings estimates throughout the latter part of 2005, stocks leveraged to radio frequency identification (RFID) are likely to see strong growth this year. RFID tags allow retailers to control their inventories more effectively and save considerable time for consumers. In today's "Feature Article" Paul Tracy and his staff take a closer look at this technology and will highlight two stocks that look poised to benefit from the rapid adoption of RFID in coming years. Checkpoint Systems (NYSE:CKP) produces inventory management and theft-prevention systems for retailers. The company's electronic article surveillance (EAS) tags are small RFID devices that can fit onto almost any product and activate an alarm if an item is stolen. The company also makes RFID tags used to help identify items and manage inventories. ...

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Mobile Device Security Software Platform Strengthens Physical Security Layers ...

Mobile Device Security Software Platform Strengthens Physical Security Layers: Intermec Strengthens Device Security With CREDANT(R) Mobile ...

With mobile device computing and adoption of RFID technology, comes the need for increased physical security measures ...

From PR Newswire (press release) ... supply chain solutions and in the development, manufacture and integration of wired and wireless automated data collection, Intellitag(R) RFID (radio frequency ...

... Intermec Technologies Corp. of Everett, Wash., which provides intelligent, mobile computing technologies to companies around the world, has selected CREDANT(R) Mobile Guardian mobile security software platform for its popular 700 Color series of rugged mobile computers. CREDANT is a member of Intermec's Independent Software Vendor (ISV) partner program. CREDANT Mobile Guardian software adds a layer of physical security to Intermec 700 computers through advanced encryption methods and PIN/password controls, ensuring that the device itself and the data onboard are secure -- even if the device is stolen or lost. ...

CREDANT(R) Technologies is the market leader in providing security software that enables organizations to protect and control mobile devices throughout the enterprise. With CREDANT security, organizations minimize risk and ensure regulatory compliance while benefiting from the increased productivity mobility provides. CREDANT Mobile Guardian protects corporate data on smartphones, notebook computers, tablet PCs and PDAs with directory-integrated and centralized security policy management. Strategic partners and customers include Global 2000 companies such as Dell, EDS, Extended Systems, HP, Intermec, Microsoft, Palm, Schindler Elevator, and U.S. Army Medical Command. CREDANT is recognized as the visionary leader in mobile data protection and has been selected by Red Herring as one of the top 100 privately held companies and one of the top 100 Innovators for 2004. Austin Ventures, Menlo Ventures, Crescendo Ventures, Intel Capital and Cisco Systems are investors in CREDANT Technologies. Intermec Technologies Corp., a UNOVA Inc. (NYSE: UNA) company, is a leader in global supply chain solutions and in the development, manufacture and integration of wired and wireless automated data collection, Intellitag(R) RFID (radio frequency identification), mobile computing systems, bar code printers and label media. The company's products and services are used by customers in many industries to improve productivity, quality and responsiveness of business operations, from supply chain management and enterprise resource planning to field sales and service.

RFID Government Technology Event ...

RFID Government Technology Event: Federal Technology Purchasing Projected to Increase 35%; FOSE 2005 ...

Emerging government technology event scheduled for April will include RFID technology and unique identification programs in progress at the DOD ...

From PR Newswire (press release) ... Carroll, Program Executive Office, Enterprise Information Systems, (PEO EIS) remarked, "US Army imperatives such as Unique Identification and RFID have made ...

... Seven weeks before the April 5th opening day of FOSE 2005, government's technology-fest, registration for the event is on tap for its 29th annual gathering of government, military and homeland security professionals to test drive new technology. Market intelligence firm INPUT projects that federal technology system purchases of hardware and associated software are slated to reach $23 billion by 2009, a 35% increase from 2004. FOSE 2005, taking place on April 5-7 at the Washington DC Convention Center, is the hub for the government technology community with exhibits from more than 500 companies, industry keynotes, and whirlwind special events. ...

FOSE 2005 will take place at the Washington DC Convention Center on Tuesday-Thursday, April 5-7, 2005.

RFID Career Path Drives Geographic Growth in Asia ...

RFID Career Path Drives Geographic Growth in Asia: Manhattan Associates Names Mark Weaser as Vice President of Asia ...

Manhattan Assoc's appoints VP of Asia to manage growth in solutions and services, as well as support RFID applications growth, in the region ...

From PR Newswire (press release) ... Over the last year he has helped drive a number of our business initiatives in the region, including the launch of Manhattan Associates' RFID solution offering ...

... Manhattan Associates(R), Inc. (Nasdaq: MANH), the global leader in providing supply chain execution and optimisation solutions, has appointed Mark Weaser to the post of vice president of Asia-Pacific. He will report into Jeff Baum, senior vice president of international operations. The appointment, which concludes a year in which the Asia-Pacific region tripled revenue to more than $9 million, underlines Manhattan Associates' continued commitment to supporting both local customers as well as the growing number of multi-national clients who have operations in the region. ...

Manhattan Associates, Inc., is the global leader in providing supply chain execution and optimisation solutions. It enables operational excellence through its warehouse, transportation, distributed order management, reverse logistics and trading partner management applications, as well as its RFID, performance management and event management capabilities. These Integrated Logistics Solutions(TM) leverage state-of-the-art technologies, innovative practices and our domain expertise to enhance performance, profitability and competitive advantage. Manhattan Associates has licensed more than 900 customers representing more than 1,600 facilities worldwide, which include some of the world's leading manufacturers, distributors and retailers.

Mobile RFID Kit Drives Field Applications With Real-Time RFID Integration ...

Mobile RFID Kit Drives Field Applications With Real-Time RFID Integration: Nokia Mobile RFID Kit as part of the Nokia Field Force Solution is ...

Nokia has launched a software kit for mobile RFID that will enable real-time, rich-experience applications for the field service workforce ...

From Mobile Game Developer (press release), FL ... Espoo, Finland - The Nokia Mobile RFID Kit as part of the Nokia Field Force Solution has started shipping. The solution allows for ...

... The Nokia Mobile RFID Kit as part of the Nokia Field Force Solution has started shipping. The solution allows for easy management of tasks and service team workflow in the field. The Nokia Field Force Solution is designed specifically for industry sectors such as security, services, utilities, health care, and government branches to increase the efficiency of field personnel. Application examples include repair, maintenance, asset management, time, attendance, meter reading and work completion reporting. The solution is based on RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology. ...

RFID Market Forecast ...

RFID Market Forecast: Global RFID Market to Top $7 Billion by 2008 ...

This research report studies the growth of the RFID market, from tags to interrogators, and develops a forecast for the market size in volume, revenue, and by geographic region ...

From PR Newswire (press release) ... RFID Forecasts, Players and Opportunities 2005-2015 - a new market research report, from independent experts ...

... RFID Forecasts, Players and Opportunities 2005-2015 - a new market research report, from independent experts IDTechEx, reveals some surprising predictions in the RFID market. Repeating the barcode market trend, where the market grew then declined, the value of the RFID market will initially peak before the annual numbers of tags sold peak. As technical problems are slowly being overcome at the previously little used UHF frequency to tag 30 billion pallets and cases a year, the market for item level RFID tagging of medicines, baggage, animals, books and tickets grows strongly in value. In 2008, 6.8 billion tags will be sold for these applications as well as 15.3 billion tags for pallets and cases.
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IDTechEx, Cambridge, UK provides independent consulting and market research on RFID, smart packaging and printed electronics.

RFID Management System Implementation Commended

Veterans’ Affairs Identity Management System Implementation, Testimony of Neville Pattinson
Director of Business Development, Technology and Government Affairs, Axalto, Inc. ...

... "We commend the Department of Veterans Affairs for embarking on its own Identity Management System using Smart ID Cards for its employees. As there are already legacy physical access systems in place in several VA facilities, the project has embraced both a two and a three chip Smart ID Card. Both Smart ID Card variants are to contain a contact smart card chip for logical access and credential storage along with a second chip for new physical access systems as recommended by the IAB. One of the card variants will also contain a third chip for supporting the installed base of existing physical access systems based on RFID technology. The Smart card project team within Veterans Affairs has spent considerable time performing feasibility studies and prototype evaluations in many areas to ensure the correct application of the technology to their systems and processes. This planning effort will lead to a better implementation as the project begins its rollout to the intended VA staff and contractor population. What they have learned will also benefit other agencies in their programs as all Federal agencies embrace the new HSPD-12 credentialing initiative." ...

RFID Technology Future

The Committee on Energy and Commerce, Mr. William Galione, Vice President and General Manager Marketing and Sales Americas, Philips Semiconductors, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Technology: What the Future Holds for Commerce, Security, and the Consumer, Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection ...

... "Adoption of RFID technologies is spearheading revolutionary gains in supply chain management, allowing businesses to improve supply chain logistics and customer service. Major retailers -- including co-panelist Wal-Mart and other organizations such as the Department of Defense -- that manage huge inventories are leading the supply chain transition to RFID technology. The Wireless Data Research Group predicts that the RFID market for hardware, software, and services is expected to increase by a 23 percent compound annual growth rate worldwide from more than $1 billion in 2003 to about $3 billion in 2007. According to analyst firm IDC, RFID spending for the U.S. retail supply chain will grow from $91.5 million in 2003 to nearly $1.3 billion in 2008. This increase is due in large part to the mandates by leading retailers and the U.S. government to incorporate the technology, and also to increasing RFID adoption in many other application areas. A recent report by AMR Research on the supply chain results achieved by early adopters of RFID technology in the retail and consumer packaged goods arena showed cost savings of 5 percent of sales. This included savings of 1 percent of sales due to reductions in product loss. The retailers also reduced their expenses by 65 percent in the receipt of goods arena and 25 percent in stocking. RFID tracking of pallets and shipping cases -- from the manufacturer, to the warehouse, to the distribution center, to the final destination -- is expected to deliver increased efficiency, more timely and accurate management of inventory, greater responsiveness to product recalls, and reductions in theft and counterfeit goods entering the retail arena. Pharmaceutical companies are also planning to use RFID systems to ensure the quality of their goods. " ...

RFID Architecture Standards Investment ...

INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS BILL ...

... "Architecture and standards- The Committee recommends $14,000,000, for architecture and standards work. The Committee understands that the Department has proposed a national standard under a mandate in the TEA21 legislation based on the use of an active radio frequency identification (RFID) technology for Commercial Vehicle Operations utilizing Dedicated Short Range Communications (DSRC). This is of concern because it minimizes, if not ignores, the significant presence of passive RFID technology equipment in transportation operations nationwide. As many states utilize an alternative passive system for transportation-related DSRC functions, particularly electronic toll collection, concerns have been shared with the Committee over not creating an architecture that precludes the application of passive RFID technologies in the search for a standard under the TEA21 mandate. The Committee directs the department to establish a program to test passive technology and incorporate the results into the department's development and implementation of a national architecture and standards regime. The Committee believes that the congressional mandate to establish a national standard was not meant to preclude different types of technology, but rather to create an architecture that would permit different technologies to mature and to create an architecture that permits regional, interregional, and national interoperability." ...

RFID Technology Standards to Enhance Freight Transportation Security and Productivity ...

FHWA Freight Management and Operations - Technology to Enhance Freight Transportation Security and Productivity - A-4. Standards

... "Interfaces between data collection devices and information systems. Even with standards, there will be a wide array of devices in use to collect supply chain information, including bar code readers and passive and active RFID readers. Data must move from those readers to information systems. A standard interface protocol would avoid the cost and delay of building customized interfaces between each vendor's device and all systems or sets of systems. A de facto commercial standard may be developing around the Universal Data Appliance Protocol (UDAP), available on a no-cost license. " ...

Radio Frequency Identification Industry Standards

PNNL Available Technologies: Radio Frequency Identification Tags - Industry Standards

... "Items that can be tracked and monitored with RF tags include inventory items, files and records, consumer goods on the shelf, bank notes and securities, individual components within an engine or machine, military or medical personnel in the field, medical products, or animals, as well as shipping containers and their contents." ...

RFID Freight Transportation Security ...

FHWA Freight Management and Operations - Technology to Enhance Freight Transportation Security and Productivity - A-2. Event-Driven Tools

... "Electronic seals tend to combine physical seals and RFID components. Most of the electronics include passive or active RFID technologies. Passive seals are short range, low cost, and disposable. They have no inherent electric power, such as a battery. The RFID reader or interrogator provides energy when it illuminates or scans the seal. The passive seal uses the absorbed energy to reflect its information back to the reader. The lack of on-board power limits the functionality. For example, since passive seals cannot provide continuous power to measure the condition of the seal cable, they cannot detect and record tampering at the time of the event - they simply report whether they are intact or not when interrogated by a reader. Active seals are more sophisticated, have higher initial costs, and until prices drop significantly demand reuse. Active seals carry batteries and the power permits longer range and greater functionality. To extend the previous example, they can detect tampering when it occurs and add it to a time log of events. If equipped or interfaced with GPS, an active seal can also log the location. Further, some seals can provide live mayday tampering reports as the events happen, mostly within specially equipped terminals. " ...

RFID Animal Identification System ...

Tri-National National Animal Identification System (NAIS) Project Synopsis

... "selected horses identified with RFID implants will also be issued smart cards with the horse's adult picture imprinted on the card, and the RFID number, premises identification and animal health information recorded on the smart card's chip. Animal identification including RFID and biometrics will be utilized and integrated into the Consortium's databases. Traceability exercises will be used to evaluate the projects ability to meet the 48-hour trace back goal." ...

RFID Systems

Committee on the Judiciary - Brady Statement ...

... "Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Systems: RFID systems are deployed worldwide and offer a cost-effective, mature, reliable, and proven technology for supporting Section 110, especially for vehicle identification and providing a high-speed, reliable electronic index to security or law enforcement databases. These RF systems operate in the 100 KHz to 10 GHz frequency range and are proliferating in North America and worldwide. Over 5 million RF transponders are presently in service across North America on automobiles, trucks and railcars to support Electronic Toll Collection (ETC), Automatic Equipment Identification (AEI), Automatic Vehicle Identification (AVI) and Electronic Border Crossing (EBC) applications. The basic RFID system is composed of wallet-sized transponders or tags that carry unique codes and are attached to objects to be identified. These examples of tags, manufactured by Amtech, Mark IV and Hughes, are all being used for electronic toll and border systems. Readers interrogate the tag, process the code returned by the tag and send the tag code to a host computer or information management system. Antennas are deployed to communicate between the reader and the tag using Dedicated Short range Communication (DSRC) protocols." ...

RFID Pedigree Cheaper Than Paper ...

Prescription Drugs to Get Electronic IDs

... "RFID involves putting electronic tags on products to keep better track of them as they move through the supply chain. The technology is similar to that used for tollbooth and fuel purchasing passes. These electronic tags contain information on the entire chain of custody of a bottle, potentially allowing investigators to find out who might have stolen it or where it went from a specific store. The information on the tag lets pharmacists authenticate the product, verifying that it is legitimate. Although the initial financial investment would be significant, Rudolf said, he also expects prices to fall dramatically as demand increased. Readers that may cost $1,000 may come down to $200, and tags that cost 20 to 50 cents may come down to 10 cents, he said. This electronic system will also be less expensive than a paper pedigree system, which will benefit Florida, which has a new law requiring that a pedigree system be in place by June of 2006." ...

Construction Applications For RFID ...

Construction and Operations Applications For Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ...

... "A young technology with considerable commercial buzz, RFID – radio frequency identification – allows rapid and accurate reading of tags which, unlike UPC bar codes, can be read from a distance, in harsh environments, and through many materials without a direct line of site required. In uses that employ the small and increasingly inexpensive RFID tags, the radio signal sent in search of tags provides energy sufficient for a response from the tags, thereby eliminating the need for an internal tag power source. More intriguing and pertinent to highway construction is the use of RFID tags to monitor material properties. A materials engineer with Michigan DOT turned to the private sector for help developing concrete monitoring applications. A tag is embedded in concrete and monitors temperature, which data can be used to assess developing strength and curing rates for quality control." ...

SB867 - Requires disclosure of Radio frequency identification tags (RFID) to consumers ...

SB867 - Requires disclosure of Radio frequency identification tags (RFID) to consumers - Coleman

... "Current Bill Summary: SB 867 - This act requires that any product that contains a radio frequency identification tag or bar code shall have a label disclosing that information to the consumer. HENRY HERSCHEL " ...

407.1150. 1. This act may be cited as the "RFID Right to Know Act of 2004".

2. A consumer commodity or package that contains or bears a radio frequency identification tag or bar code shall bear a label as provided in subsection 4 of this section.

3. For purposes of this section, the following terms mean:

(1) "Radio frequency identification" or "RFID", technologies that use radio waves to automatically identify individual items;

(2) "Tag", a microchip that is attached to an antenna and is able to transmit identification information.

4. A label required by subsection 2 of this section shall:

(1) State, at a minimum, that the consumer commodity or package contains or bears a radio frequency identification tag, and that the tag can transmit unique identification information to an independent reader both before and after purchase; and

(2) Be in a conspicuous type-size and location and in print that contrasts with the background against which it appears.

Passive RFID Prototype DOD Funding ...

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS BILL, 2005 ...

... "PASSIVE RFID PROTOTYPE PROJECT

The Committee recognizes the critical importance of ensuring that needed material is provided to operating field units, particularly in the combat theater, in the most efficient manner possible. The Committee provides $2,000,000 for continued expansion of a passive RFID implementation in which Defense officials, working with defense suppliers and providers of RFID and bar code technology to combine efforts to accelerate integration of this needed technology into the supply chain management process. " ...

RFID Animal Identification, National Program ...

Animal Identification

... "APHIS and its predecessor agencies began using ear tags, back tags, tattoos and face brands in the early 1960's. These identification methods were required by statutory regulations and successfully used to trace the movements of diseased animals during disease outbreaks and eradication programs. With this long history of contact with the field, APHIS has led the way in the development of national identification systems. The agency continues to place a high priority on livestock identification and database development.
Current methods of livestock identification include but are not limited to ear tags, back tags, neck chains, tail tags, freeze brands, tattoos, paint marks, and leg bands. Electronic identification methods including bar codes and/or radio frequency identification (RFID) transponders are becoming increasingly useful tools in herd management programs. As these new technologies develop and become compatible with one another, they may prove to be cost-effective tools to increase the efficiency of production. Similarly, regulatory agencies may benefit from these systems through increased accuracy and efficiency of tracing the movement of livestock. " ...

Animal RFID ...

Questions and Answers on the National Animal Identification System ...

... "Will Animal Owners Need to Have a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Reader?

A. USDA is maintaining a technology neutral position with regard to the technologies that will be used to identify animals. USDA is developing the standards for collecting and reporting information, but industry will determine which type of identification method or methods work best for each species. Radio frequency technology is one form of electronic identification that has been discussed for use with cattle. Animal owners that use RFID for official identification will not necessarily need to have an RFID reader. For example, a producer may be able to record the RFID code of the electronic device before it is applied to an animal and cross reference the code with a visual tag number. This would allow the producer to maintain a record of the RFID code without having to read (scan) the transponder. Industry providers may sell RFID eartag attachments on which the RFID code is printed for visual readability. While reading and recording the RFID code manually is not ideal, it can be achieved. " ...

RFID UWB in DOD Applications ...

Testimony of Ralph G. Petroff, President and Chief Executive Officer, Time Domain Corporation

... "Ultra Wideband (UWB) is an innovative wireless technology that will enable transformation of today's military - to preserve U.S. military technical superiority and our national economic security in the 21st Century. With proper support, UWB will be the springboard for a leap-ahead in our military security and economic competitiveness." ...

RFID CPG ...

Radiofrequency Identification Feasibility Studies and Pilot Programs for Drugs ...

... "On February 18, 2004, FDA published a report entitled ‘‘Combating Counterfeit Drugs’’ which is available on the FDA Web site at http://www.fda.gov/oc/ initiatives/counterfeit. In that eport the agency identified RFID technology as the cornerstone in the fight against counterfeit drugs and announced our intention to facilitate the adoption of RFID technology by participants in the pharmaceutical supply chain. We also stated that widespread adoption of RFID technology was feasible by 2007. Recently, FDA has received inquiries focusing on whether certain regulatory requirements, including those related to labeling, electronic records, and product quality, apply to pharmaceutical manufacturers, repackagers, relabelers, distributors, retailers, or others who participate in feasibility studies and pilot programs (collectively ‘‘a study’’ or ‘‘studies’’) using RFID tags for drugs. This CPG describes how we intend to exercise our enforcement discretion regarding such studies. The exercise of such enforcement discretion expires on December 31, 2007. The goal of this CPG is to facilitate the performance of RFID studies and allow industry to gain experience with the use of RFID." ...

The goal of the CPG is to allow industry to gain experience with the use of RFID technology to ensure the long-term safety and integrity of the U.S. drug supply. DATES: You may submit written or electronic comments at any time. ADDRESSES: Submit written requests for single copies of the guidance to the Division of Compliance Policy (HFC– 230), Office of Enforcement, Food and Drug Administration, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857. Send one self-addressed adhesive label to assist that office in processing your request or include a fax number to which the guidance may be sent. Submit written comments on the guidance to the Division of Dockets Management, 5630 Fishers Lane, rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852. Submit electronic comments to http://www.fda.gov/dockets/ecomments.

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ...

GSA - FMR Bulletin B-7 Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)

... "Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is a generic term for technologies that use radio waves to automatically identify assets. The most common method is to store a unique number identifying the asset on a microchip that is attached to an antenna. The tracking and identification of personal property has become a challenge for Federal agencies and the employment of RFID technology permits us to implement rules that allow us to reapportion critical human resources and streamline our business processes. What are the benefits? This technology has great potential to improve our personal property management functions, asset visibility, maintenance, and facilitate aspects of an agency's supply chain and commodity ordering process." ...

RFID Standards China Marketplace ...

Standards in Trade Workshop Program - NIST

... "2005 Standards In Trade (SIT) Workshop: RFID Standards in the Changing Marketplace - China

Proposed Date: July 2005

Location: NIST, Gaithersburg, Maryland

Overview: Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) standards are becoming an increasingly significant issue in the marketplace. This workshop will address current RFID developments and standards issues in China and the U.S.

Workshop Objectives

Recognizing the potential of RFID technology in enabling global trade and the role of standards and conformity assessment in ensuring global interoperability, the objectives of this workshop are:

To understand the role and authority of relevant agencies and organizations involved in RFID standards development and conformity assessment activities;
To identify potential areas for future collaboration related to the development of RFID standards and conformity assessment; and
To enable discussions on standards, standards development and conformity assessment related to RFID. " ...

RFID Environmental Testing ...

Advanced Supply Chain Management Laboratory - NTRC

... "Advanced Hazardous Materials Rapid Identification, Sorting, and Tracking (AHRIST) supports Microchip Logistics by evaluating RFID technologies. AHRIST is evaluating the use of RFID tags by vendors, DLA distribution centers, and the entities that receive the materials. Shipment information is encoded on RFID tags that accompany the goods. The tags are read at portals in the Department of Defense supply chain, and the information encoded on the tags is conveyed via the AHRIST automated information system (AIS) to the AISs of the vendors and DOD. AHRIST is conducting major series of validation tests for RFID intelligent tag products: Environmental tests will evaluate the performance of RFID tags exposed to various environmental conditions (temperature extremes, electromagnetic interference, and RF emissions)." ...

RFID Forum Wireless Sensors ...

RFID Forum Notice 03-01-2004

... "Wireless Sensor Technology Forum

AGENCY: National Telecommunications and Information Administration, United States Patent and Trademark Office, Technology Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce

ACTION: Notice of Public Meeting

SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), and Technology Administration (TA) will host a half-day forum on sensor technologies, entitled 'From RFID to Smart Dust: The Expanding Market for Wireless Sensor Technologies.' The first panel will address the future market for sensor technologies by examining a variety of wireless sensor technologies, along with the current and potential future uses by industry and government. Panelists will include researchers, market analysts, and industry and government users. The second panel will address public policy issues facing sensor technologies such as spectrum use, privacy and security, and intellectual property. Panelists will include representatives from companies and government, as well as public policy analysts.

DATES: The Wireless Sensor Technology Forum will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. on Thursday, April 1, 2004.

ADDRESSES: The forum on wireless sensor technologies will be held at the U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Auditorium, Washington, D.C. (Entrance to the Department of Commerce is on 14th Street between Constitution and Pennsylvania avenues.)

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Wendy Lader, Office of Policy Analysis and Development, NTIA, at (202) 482-1880, or electronic mail: wlader@ntia.doc.gov. Please direct media inquiries to the Office of Public Affairs, NTIA, at (202) 482-7002. " ...

RFID: Workshop with Industry, April 6, 2005 ...

RFID: Workshop with Industry, April 6, 2005, Department of Commerce

... "Technology Administration, RFID: Workshop with Industry

On April 6, 2005, the U.S. Department of Commerce will host a workshop to discuss Radio Frequency Identification (RFID). This event builds on the April 2004 From RFID to Smart Dust: The Expanding Market for Wireless Sensor Technologies workshop, held jointly by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration and the Technology Administration. RFID in 2005 Technology & Industry Perspectives will engage stakeholders on the latest advances in RFID technology to include: the benefits of RFID, technology development efforts, current and future applications, and privacy and security considerations.

WHERE: U.S. Department of Commerce
1401 Constitution Ave, NW
Washington, D.C. 20230

WHEN: Wednesday, April 6, 2005
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m." ...

How Does RFID Work ...

PNNL News and Publications

... "RFID Tags: How do they work? RF tags rely on modulated backscatter similar to radio waves to communicate. Modulated backscatter means the tags only reflect energy and do not create any radio frequency of their own. To read the tags requires a device called an interrogator. The interrogator is another electronic circuit board, typically much larger than a tag, that contains an antenna and a transceiver. The antenna beams radio waves to the RF tag, which then is powered up. The tag reflects its stored, encoded data back to the interrogator.The reflected signal is decoded by the transceiver inside the interrogator. " ...

Radio Frequency IDentification Workshop ...

FTC Radio Frequency IDentification Workshop

From FTC ...

... "The emergence of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology has important implications for businesses, consumers, and policymakers. Companies are turning to RFID to manage warehouse inventory and to stock retail shelves. Consumers are using RFID tags when they travel on highways, purchase gas and groceries, and protect their pets. RFID also has significant potential as a public safety and anti-counterfeiting tool. And as the cost of RFID chips declines, new applications will undoubtedly be developed. " ...

Submitted RFID comments from Public Workshop: Radio Frequency Identification