RFID Pharma Supply Chain: Track and Trace EPCIS Pilot

AmerisourceBergen announces innovative Track and Trace Program that will benefit the pharmaceutical supply channel. Its pilot program connects AmerisourceBergen's EPCIS directly to other business partner EPCIS systems and to specific pharmaceutical manufacturer systems. In Q1-2007, VeriSign will provide authentication services and enable visibility across multiple EPCIS systems. ...

... "AmerisourceBergen has been a leader in protecting the integrity of the pharmaceutical supply channel, first by pledging over one year ago to purchase 100 percent of its pharmaceutical and other products directly from the product manufacturer, and now by launching a unique Track and Trace initiative which will utilize RFID and Electronic Product Code Information System (EPCIS) technology to track and trace products throughout the entire distribution process. AmerisourceBergen plans to formally launch the Track and Trace pilot program at its largest distribution center in California by the end of 2006. In the pilot, AmerisourceBergen will use IBM's RFID middleware and embedded software on readers to read RFID tags currently used by certain pharmaceutical manufacturers as those products enter the distribution center. The unique product ID from each RFID tag will be electronically stored in IBM's EPCIS, which will be the platform for secure electronic communications back to the product's manufacturer. This secure information exchange will allow AmerisourceBergen and its trading partners to work collaboratively to share transaction information and further secure the supply channel. As new orders come into the AmerisourceBergen distribution center, the RFID system can monitor product placed in shipping totes as they move through the picking, packing, and shipping processes. As each tote leaves the distribution center the EPCIS software will record the time and location of each unit leaving the premises as well as its intended destination so that AmerisourceBergen has a complete record of the history of all RFID tagged drugs. " ...

Via AmerisourceBergen: AmerisourceBergen Announces Innovative Track and Trace Program for the Pharmaceutical Supply Channel

RFID Wireless Communications Enables Distribution Visibility ...

Food distibutors implement RFID wireless communications system to support supply chain visibility to temperature compliance. ...

... "Two Los Angeles-area food distributors have recently purchased and deployed the new ReeferTrak Scout units and base stations at their distribution centers. ReeferTrak Scout is an RFID wireless communications system that gives users full two-way command and control capability of their refrigerated truck and trailer fleets when the units are within a several mile range of a base station-equipped distribution center. When the reefers are operating out of range of the distribution center, the Scout unit logs GPS, trip and refrigeration unit performance data and automatically downloads the information to StarTrak's central data center via the local base station upon return to the center. Customers use the data to immediately confirm temperature compliance of the shipment from origin to destination. The base stations' several mile RFID range provides excellent coverage of distribution facilities, allowing customers to achieve significant savings in yard operations, fuel usage and product quality. " ...

Alanco Technologies: Alanco's StarTrak Announces New ReeferTrak Scout RFID Product Line For Local Refrigerated Food Distribution ...

Headwater RFID Module Linux OS

Headwater RFID Module Linux OS: Headwater - Regional 3PL And Distribution Services Provider Ainsley Superior Warehouse Purchases Headwater's Delfour SmartEnterprise 2 Upgrade For Three Facilities

... "According to Besemer, the company plans to acquire Headwater's RFID module as well when it becomes available. The software will run under the Linux operating system on Dell PowerEdge 1800 servers. " ...

RFID Border Control Biometrics UK Conference

RFID Border Control Biometrics UK Conference: OMNIKEY sponsors the Global Border Control Technology Summit in London: OMNIKEY, one of the world´s leading manufacturers of innovative smart card readers, is sponsoring the Global Border Control Technology Summit, the premier meeting place for governments, technology vendors and system integrators to debate the ongoing concerns involving biometric passports ...

Omnikey sponsors UK conference to address the requirements of RFID-based border control with biometric technologies ...

... "OMNIKEY, one of the world´s leading manufacturers of innovative smart card readers, is sponsoring the Global Border Control Technology Summit, the premier meeting place for international governments, technology vendors and system integrators to debate the ongoing concerns involving biometric passports. The conference will take place on July 11th to 12th in London at the Selfridge Hotel in London. The decision of governments worldwide to introduce high-security electronic travel documents based on RFID and biometric technologies, as well as to roll-out a new globe-spanning border control infrastructure, presents an array of technological and logistical challenges. " ...

The Global Border Control Technology Summit will enable all those involved in the rollout of technology-led projects to discuss critical practical, technical and commercial issues; and to find appropriate solutions to common implementation problems. High-profile attendees, including government representatives, from all over the world guarantee a unique insight in how the early adopters of biometrics for border control have introduced and implemented the technology. First-hand information on how the different products and solutions are working in practice can be expected. This event has been specifically designed and timed to coincide with the rollout of biometric passports and is therefore essential for Passport Issuing Authorities and Border Control Authorities. It will also be invaluable for any government organisation responsible for making the business case, selecting technology partners, procuring services for or managing any project involving identification technologies, services and products.

OMNIKEY, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of innovative smart card readers, offers the most diversified product portfolio available on the market today. Having established a tight collaboration with key decision makers in the card manufacturing and software industries, OMNIKEY sits at the table of innovation. OMNIKEY’s smart card readers for PCs can be utilized by any application including logical access control, digital signature, GSM authentication, secure banking and online transactions, loyalty programs, and healthcare solutions. OMNIKEY, headquartered in Walluf, near Wiesbaden (Germany), is part of the ASSA ABLOY Identification Technology Group (ITG). OMNIKEY´s North American headquarters reside in Irvine, California with technical support in Atlanta, Georgia. The Asia Pacific operation is located in Hong Kong. Design, production management, and quality control of OMNIKEY’s products are carried out in the company’s two R&D centers in Linz, Austria and Erfurt, Germany. OMNIKEY readers are distributed worldwide through a global network of partners, including value added resellers, system integrators, and OEMs.

ITG is the world’s leading supplier of RFID components, products, solutions and services. Comprised of a dynamic group of companies including HID, Sokymat, ACG Identification Technologies, Indala, OMNIKEY and Interlock, ITG innovation spans the value chain of smart card and RFID-based systems for identification and security. Applications include physical and logical access control, supply chain management, animal tagging, national ID and e-passport programs, transport and various industrial and manufacturing applications. ITG Research in Denver, Colorado, focused on advanced research projects at the cutting edge of RFID and smart card technologies, and its SmartWorldAcademy in Prague, uniquely position ITG at the forefront of the secure identification industry. ITG headquarter offices are located in Walluf, Germany and Irvine, California. ITG is part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, an international group listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange with some 30,000 employees and annual sales of about EUR 3 billion. The ASSA ABLOY Group is the world's leading manufacturer and supplier of locking solutions, dedicated to satisfying end-user needs for security, safety and convenience.

RFID GPS Convergence: DHL Chiefs2

Future Networks, Future Power: DHL has always been at the forefront of technology - One of the latest technologies promising to provide our customers with a competitive advantage is Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ...

DHL is in-trial with their Chiefs2 project which is a convergence of RFID and GPS technology ...

... "Nokia and DHL delivered a successful pilot in May 2002, proving the potential of an RFID tag system coupled with GPS. It moved DHL closer to providing a complete view of the end-to-end piece process in the supply chain and proof of ownership. However, cost and form factors limited wider deployment. Meanwhile, DHL has been sponsoring its own successful RFID development, including an aircraft container RFID system linked to GPS. " ...

RFID Company CEO Named ...

RFID Company Career: Sirit Announces the Appointment of Norbert Dawalibi as President and Chief Executive Officer: William Staudt to continue as Chairman of the Board ...

... "Sirit Inc. (TSX: SI), a leading provider of radio frequency identification (RFID) hardware technology, is pleased to announce that Mr. Norbert Dawalibi has accepted the position of President and Chief Executive Officer of Sirit effective June 1, 2005. Mr. William Staudt will continue to play an active role in the Company as Chairman of the Board. As Sirit introduces its new portfolio of products in the rapidly expanding RFID marketplace, Mr. Dawalibi is uniquely qualified to assume leadership of Sirit. Most recently, Mr. Dawalibi was President and CEO of Psion Teklogix, a $300 million company and global provider of solutions for mobile computing, wireless data collection and RFID. In addition to his deep understanding of the RFID technology and markets, Mr. Dawalibi is a proven and skilled manager with a solid background in sales and marketing resulting from his 24 years at IBM where he progressed through increasingly executive roles in Canada and the U.S., including managing marketing for IBM Systems in the Americas and leading sales operations generating in excess of $1 billion in revenue. " ...

Founded in 1993, Sirit Inc. (TSX: SI) is a leading provider of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) solutions to customers worldwide. The Company designs, manufactures, integrates and sells RFID solutions with an emphasis in several vertical markets including Chain Management, Product Authentication, Asset Tracking, Security and Access Control and Automatic Vehicle Identification. Building upon years of success deploying traditional RFID products, Sirit continues to capitalize on the growing demand for next generation RFID solutions.

Microsoft RFID Certification: Sirit Technology Capability ...

Sirit Earns Certified Partner Status in Microsoft Partner Program ...

... "Sirit Inc (TSX: SI), a leading provider of radio frequency identification (RFID) reader technology, today announced it has earned certified status in Microsoft’s Partner Program, which recognizes Sirit’s expertise and impact in the technology marketplace. As a Certified Partner, Sirit Inc. has demonstrated expertise with Microsoft technologies and proven ability to meet customer needs. Microsoft Certified Partners receive a rich set of benefits, including access, training and support, which give them a competitive advantage in the marketplace. " ...

Founded in 1993, Sirit Inc. (TSX: SI) is a leading provider of Radio Frequency Identification (“RFID”) solutions to customers worldwide. The company designs, manufactures, integrates and sells RFID solutions with an emphasis in several vertical markets including Supply Chain Management, Product Authentication, Asset Tracking, Security and Access Control and Automatic Vehicle Identification. Building upon years of success deploying traditional RFID products, Sirit continues to capitalize on the growing demand for next generation RFID solutions.

RFID Toll Transponder Technology

SIRIT SIGNS 5 YEAR AGREEMENT WITH COLORADO’S E-470 FOR US$12.9 MILLION; Sirit reappointed primary provider of UHF RFID toll transponders to E-470 Public Highway Authority ...

... Sirit Inc. (TSX: SI), the leading provider of radio frequency identification (RFID) reader technology, announced today that it has completed a multi-year supplier agreement totaling approximately US$12.9 (CDN $16.0) million with the E-470 Public Highway Authority in Colorado. The agreement calls for Sirit to deliver its UHF RFID toll transponder technology over the next 60 months, the longest supply commitment ever made by a Sirit tolling customer. ...

Founded in 1993, Sirit Inc. (TSX: SI) is a leading provider of Radio Frequency Identification (“RFID”) solutions to customers worldwide. The company designs, manufactures, integrates and sells RFID solutions with an emphasis in several vertical markets including Supply Chain Management, Product Authentication, Asset Tracking, Security and Access Control and Automatic Vehicle Identification. Building upon years of success deploying traditional RFID products, Sirit continues to capitalize on the growing demand for next generation RFID solutions.

RFID Key-Fobs Available ...

CARDXX ANNOUNCES SAMPLING PROGRAM FOR CONTACTLESS RFID KEY FOBS FOR POINT OF SALE TRANSACTION MARKET ...

... CardXX, Inc. (CXCQ.PK) a leading smartcard manufacturer, announced that the Company has begun its sampling program of contactless RFID Key Fobs for the retail point of sale (POS) transaction market. Cardxx is working with a number of platform solutions providers to produce unique, branded and distinctive Key Fobs in various form factors to be used in branded loyalty and prepaid programs. The Key Fobs are uniquely designed to provide branded “key chain shelf space” along with contactless functionality. ...

CardXX provides secure encapsulation of advanced electronics through manufacturing and licensing secure and intelligent Smart Cards using its proprietary, patented encapsulation process known as the Reaction Assisted Molded Process (RAMP).

RFID Accountability Systems

Radio-Frequency Identification Accountability Systems ...

... "Radio-Frequency Identification Accountability Systems: Radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology, already used for many security entry control systems, uses radio-transmitting 'interrogators' to send out radio waves to preprogrammed receiver computer chips which 'respond' to the radio query with another radio signal. Interrogators and receivers only recognize specific frequencies. If the frequency is not correct, the receiver or interrogator will not recognize it. The signals transmitted by receivers can be programmed to include information such as name, rank, training level, etc." ...

RFID Software ...

RFID Software: NewMarket Technology Inc. Announces Plans for $6 - $7 Million in ...

From Business Wire (press release), CA ... NewMarket Technology Inc. (OTCBB: NMKT) today announced 2005 plans for their proprietary Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Software product to include a ...

... NewMarket Technology Inc. (OTCBB: NMKT) today announced 2005 plans for their proprietary Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Software product to include a forecast of $6 - $7 million in revenue from the sale and integration of their RFID solution. This announcement is part of a recent and ongoing communication effort to outline in detail the Company's overall business plan in 2005. NewMarket's Plans For $6 - $7 Million in 2005 Revenue from RFID: NewMarket acquired a proprietary software solution with specific application in the growing RFID market. The software solution has been licensed and customized in 2004 in a variety of pilot projects. ...

In 2002, NewMarket launched a business plan to continuously introduce emerging communication technologies to market. The plan included a financing model for early technologies and an approach to creating economies of scale through a specialized service and support organization intended specifically for the emerging technology industry. The Company posted six consecutive profitable quarters through 2003 and established an annualized $15 million in revenue. In 2004, the Company diversified its communications technology offering into the healthcare and homeland security industries with the respective acquisitions of Medical Office Software Inc. and Digital Computer Integration Corp. The Company has expanded sales into Asia and Latin America through the acquisitions of Infotel Technologies in Singapore and RKM IT Solutions of Caracas, Venezuela.

Software Solutions - EPC and RFID: The Java System RFID Software is Sun's unique RFID middleware platform ... RFID Software consists of two software components: The Java System RFID Event ...

Texas Instruments RFID - Software Downloads: TI-RFid™ Software Downloads. S6 Reader Utility. S6 Reader Utility Version 1.32 (1.88 MB ZIP) The S6 Reader Utility V1.32 is a windows based software ...

Northwest VC RFID software companies: RFID software companies. Roadblocks could slow RFID | CNET News.com. Tackling the problem A number of technology providers are lining up to help ...

RFID Software Solutions: Wave RFID solutions has developed user friendly Windows based RFID host software. This software is highly flexible and is designed to be integrated in ...

RFID Partners: Matrics & epcSolutions Deliver EPC/RFID Solution

From PR Newswire (press release) ... 8 /PRNewswire/ -- epcSolutions, Inc., an industry leading EPC(TM)/RFID middleware provider and Matrics Inc., a global leader in the design and manufacture of ...

... epcSolutions, Inc., an industry leading EPC(TM)/RFID middleware provider and Matrics Inc., a global leader in the design and manufacture of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) systems, today announced a partnership. This partnership will combine the strengths of epcSolutions' ThingsNet(TM) middleware server platform and Matrics' UHF RFID tags and readers. ThingsNet(TM) is freely downloadable at http://www.epcsolutions.com/downloads.html ...

Based in Great Falls, Virginia, epcSolutions, Inc. delivers a complete, out-of-the-box EPC/RFID middleware solution, ThingsNet(TM). ThingsNet, which runs on all existing JVM platforms and connects to any application including Oracle, SAP, an ERP or any external system, consists of an EPC compliant Middleware Server, EPC Information Service, the ThingsNet Control Center, and the ThingsNet RDK.

Matrics is a global leader in the design and manufacture of EPC-compliant RFID systems and the recipient of the Frost and Sullivan Award for Entrepreneurial Company for 2004. Matrics, named to Red Herring's prestigious list of top 100 technology companies for 2004, along with its partnership network, provides RFID solutions to many of the Fortune 1000 companies, government, as well as international businesses. Current customers include Airport Authority Hong Kong, H.D. Smith Wholesale Drug Company, International Paper, and McCarran Airport.

RFID Middleware Download: ThingsNetTM Platform Evaluation Kit

From epcSolutions, Inc. ... ThingsNet Platform is an EPC Global, Inc. compliant EPC / RFID Networking platform. The platform includes a Reader Simulator as well as a Reader Connector for the Matrics RDR 001 RFID Reader ...

" ... Additional Reader Connectors will be added in the coming months. Check back periodically for the Reader Connector Developer Kit which will allow you to integrate your own reader into the ThingsNet Platform. Evaluation Information: Use this page to download the FREE evaluation version of the ThingsNet Platform. Test drive the only evaluation EPC-compliant RFID Networking solution available today. ThingsNet System Requirements: Windows NT, Windows 2000 or Windows XP; Java JDK 1.4.1 or higher; System memory: 512MB (minimum); 1GB (recommended); Processor: Pentium III (minimum); Pentium 4 (recommended); 200MB of free disk space; A network of things. That is the vision now taking giant steps forward with the recent pushes from US powerhouses. There is little doubt that we are on the verge of a global phenomenon. The question no longer begs “f, but when. The potential advantages of RFID to global trade are too great to ignore. In the coming years we will observe the deployment of tens of billions of autonomous devices: manufactured goods, products and distributed assets linked to, or sensed by, the network. Meanwhile, companies are beginning to consider the effects of attempting to conduct business via these devices; for example, the reduction in supply chain costs and the future efficiencies associated with RFID-tagged goods. Do not stop there. There's much more. ... "

The overall foundation of epcSolutions, Inc. is built on strong industry domain knowledge and business fundamentals uniquely contributed by each of the respective individuals - coupled with the synergy in working as a team and working together with our strategic partners for the benefits of our customers and shareholders... The solution provider for EPC-enabled RFID middleware applications. epcSolutions has taken a strong leadership role in developing the standards that guide EPC-enabled RFID technology currently, and in ensuring the effectiveness of those standards in the future. epcSolutions, Inc. have joined forces with EPCglobal, which, through a joint venture between the Uniform Code Council (UCC) and EAN International, is charged with establishing and supporting the EPC Network as the global standard. Prior to the formation of EPCglobal, epcSolutions had worked closely with its predecessor, the Auto-ID Center, which developed the initial EPC and related technologies.