SAP RFID Solution: Acsis Link ...

SAP and Acsis deliver offering to help customers comply with RFID mandates, while creating a scalable end-to-end RFID architecture for the enterprise. ...

... "Utilizing the SAP Auto-ID Infrastructure, built on SAP NetWeaver, and Acsis Data-Link Enterprise platforms, a Certified for SAP NetWeaver solution, these two leaders in RFID and supply chain solutions provide a complete package for both SAP and non-SAP customers. Further, their integrated solution provides the foundation needed to quickly scale and derive value as mandates expand. With the End to End approach, Acsis and SAP will combine Acsis's Tag/Reader recommendation for hardware, Acsis and SAP process design, software, and complete implementation in 30 days to help customers achieve their immediate compliance needs. The offering can be delivered either fully integrated with SAP back office systems or as a completely standalone system. Further, the offering can be integrated with any ERP and WMS solution using SAP's Exchange Infrastructure and Acsis Data-Link Enterprise integration capabilities. The integrated offering provides complete device orchestration, data collection, and the transformation of RFID data into business context for commissioning, packing, loading, shipping, tracking, and analytics for RFID. " ...

SAP RFID Solution: Acsis Link: Via Acsis: ACSIS and SAP LAUNCH END TO END OFFERING FOR RFID COMPLIANCE ...

RFID Industry Consolidation: AIDC Services ...

There is consolidation occuring in the RFID industry. In this case, an RFID and automated identification data collection AIDC services company was acquired. ...

... "Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. (NYSE: SFE) announced that it had completed the acquisition of Acsis, Inc., of Marlton, NJ, for approximately $26 million in cash. Acsis provides enterprise data collection solutions to global manufacturers. Its software enables manufacturers to automate plant floor/warehouse operations and take advantage of emerging technologies, including radio frequency identification (RFID). Manufacturers leverage Acsis solutions to improve visibility of goods throughout their supply chains, ultimately resulting in increased revenues and reduced costs. Spending on enterprise data collection software and services has been growing significantly and Acsis believes it currently exceeds $700 million annually. Recent mandates from major national retailers as well as government agencies have prompted manufacturers to upgrade their existing data collection infrastructure with RFID technology. " ...

RFID Industry Consolidation: AIDC Services: Via Safeguard Scientifics: SAFEGUARD SCIENTIFICS COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF ACSIS, INC., AN ENTERPRISE DATA COLLECTION SOFTWARE FIRM ...

Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. (NYSE: SFE) advances the value of revenue‐stage information technology and life sciences companies. Safeguard provides growth capital as well as a range of strategic, operating and management resources to help its partner companies build value in their businesses. Safeguard participates in expansion financings, management buyouts, recapitalizations, industry consolidations and early‐stage financings.

Datalogic To Acquire PSC: The Next Wave of AIDC Industry Consolidation: "Furthermore, although consolidation continues to be a consistent theme in the AIDC market, bigger has not necessarily meant better - at least not recently. Overall performance among tier II AIDC vendors (PSC, Metrologic, Hand Held Products and Datalogic) has exceeded that of tier I vendors over the past two to three years in several technology segments. "

Logistics News: Logistics - Shipping - Packaging: Research and Markets: Major Consolidation Occurring in US Logistics Market: "The US Logistics market is characterized by a wide range of business models. Consolidation and M&A activity have contributed to a blurring of the lines that traditionally segment the industry. As a general rule, companies are increasingly searching out activities that provide customers with higher margin value-added services. "

EndtoEnd RFID Implementation: Collaborative Partnership ...

EndtoEnd RFID Implementation: Collaborative Partnership: Via Acsis: Acsis and Fibergrations Form Strategic Alliance and Reseller Partnership for End-to-End RFID Implementations: Food and Beverage and CPG Industries First to Benefit from Collaboration ...

Collaborative partnership enables end-to-end RFID implementations ...

... "Acsis, Inc., a leader in delivering enterprise data collection solutions announced that Fibergrations, a leading RFID integrator and installation provider, has joined Acsis’ partner program. The companies will leverage joint domain experience, providing customers with world-class RFID software and implementation expertise. Under the partnership, Fibergrations will utilize and market Acsis’ Data-Link™ Enterprise platform solution as part of its RFID solution portfolio. Additionally, Fibergrations will provide applications built on Data-Link™ for managing processes in the Food and Beverage industry using RFID technologies. " ...

RFID Print Capabilities for SAP Auto-ID Infrastructure AII ...

RFID Print Capabilities for SAP Auto-ID Infrastructure: Zebra Technologies First to Offer RFID Printer/Encoders for SAP's ...

From PR Newswire (press release) ... Zebra co-development provides SAP customers a unique, integrated solution for RFID smart label generation -- SAP and Zebra solution simplifies compliance ...

... Zebra Technologies (Nasdaq: ZBRA), a global leader in on-demand printing solutions for business improvement, today introduced the world's first RFID smart label printer/encoders designed to interoperate with SAP AG's Auto-ID Infrastructure (AII). The new Zebra XML-based solution enables SAP users to implement compliant "slap-and-ship" RFID solutions, without costly middleware and associated integration efforts. SAP's AII v2.1 enables RFID-based supply chain management (SCM) and supply chain execution (SCE) processes across the enterprise. Zebra co-defined and co-developed the data, protocol, and process elements of smart label creation within SAP's AII v2.1 and today offers the only RFID printer/encoders that directly interoperate with the SAP application. ...

SAP is the world's leading provider of software solutions. Through mySAP(TM) Business Suite, people in businesses around the globe are improving relationships with customers and partners, streamlining operations, and achieving significant efficiencies throughout their supply chains. The unique core processes of various industries, from Aerospace to Utilities, are supported effectively by SAP's 23 industry solution portfolios. Today, more than 20,500 customers in over 120 countries run more than 67,500 installations of SAP(R) software. With subsidiaries in over 50 countries, the company is listed on several exchanges including the Frankfurt stock exchange and NYSE under the symbol "SAP."

Additional resources on SAP auto-ID infrastructure AII ...

Accenture_RFID_NetWeaver_Tour: File Format: PDF/Adobe Acrobat ... RFID architecture and middleware Page 24. SAP Auto-ID Infrastructure (AII) provides all the software required to build RFID enabled processes Page 25. ...

SAP Integration: AID-RH, one of the latest certifications from SAP ® , contributes to the future proofing of the Auto-ID Infrastructure (AII) and enables seamless integration ...

RFID: The Software Side: File Format: PDF/Adobe Acrobat ... Scan IDs Check consistency AII Check and Receive Goods ... Project Scope: Confirmed Process Flow • Relevant tag readings processed by SAP Auto-ID Infrastructure ...

Semantic Discovery and Composition of Web Services for RFID: File Format: PDF/Adobe Acrobat ... processes. SAP’s Auto-ID Infrastructure (AII) integrates data from RFID and sensor devices with enterprise applications. The AII ...

Acsis Upgrades RFID Platform: The new version of DataLink also has some enhancements to ensure smooth integration with SAP's Auto-ID Infrastructure (AII), a middleware platform for RFID. ...

RFID Getting Started: Acsis Launches RFID Quickstart Program for Consumer Products and ...

From Business Wire (press release), CA ... Acsis, Inc., focused on delivering supply chain and business process automation solutions, today announced the launch of its RFID Quickstart program. ...

... Acsis, Inc., focused on delivering supply chain and business process automation solutions, today announced the launch of its RFID Quickstart program. The program consists of two distinct preconfigured solution packages that are tailored to help consumer products and pharmaceutical companies quickly meet trading partners' radio frequency identification (RFID) compliance mandates while providing a scalable platform and roadmap for future enterprise-wide implementations as their needs grow. Each solution package includes all the necessary components for a successful RFID implementation including a fixed-reader station, smart-label printer, light stacks, services and software based on Acsis' Adaptive Device Integration Platform. ...

Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Marlton, N.J., Acsis, Inc., is a worldwide leader in delivering supply chain solutions for companies deploying Enterprise Resource Planning software solutions. Acsis specializes in real-time business process automation, specifically mobile data collection and RFID solutions with a specialty in SAP solution environments. An EPCglobal member, Acsis is an early implementer and adopter of RFID and other data collection technologies, combining its proven software applications with an experienced service-oriented approach to deliver practical solutions for today's supply chain challenges.

SAP RFID: Acsis Announces Partnership With SAP AG ...

From TMCnet  ... Under the terms of the agreement, Acsis will collaborate with SAP to provide complete end-to-end RFID solutions by integrating Acsis Data-Link(TM) device ...

Acsis is a solution provider. Acsis has a variety of technologies that can be implemented depending on the requirements of your business, budget and IT environment. These range from the value added services we provide with SAPConsole, to our proven "DataPass" middleware offering, to the next generation of data collection using SAP's Web Application Server. Acsis works with you to determine the best solution and then use the appropriate tools and technologies to insure your goals are met.

Acsis Inc. Helps Users Get RFID Right at RFID Journal Live!

... at Acsis, Inc., will address the technology, infrastructure and integration issues critical to the success of radio frequency identification (RFID) systems at ...

SAMSys Technologies joins Acsis' RFID partner network

... a provider of radio frequency identification RFID hardware solutions. SAMSys will provide its RFID-reader technologies for integration into Acsis enterprise data collection software and services. SAMSys joins a network of RFID hardware and software developers who have partnered with Acsis to provide customized RFID systems for automotive pharmaceutical and consumer goods clients.
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Acsis and National Label partner for pharmaceutical RFID labeling solutions

...Acsis brings RFID capabilities to National Label's label production solutions. Sharing vertical market expertise in the pharmaceutical industry National Label and Acsis are positioned to provide RFID labeling solutions to help pharmaceutical companies meet their specific drug tracking needs...

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