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IBM and Intermec Technologies Corp. today announced that
Intermec has embedded IBM's WebSphere RFID Device Infrastructure
(WRDI) into the Intermec IF5 RFID reader, creating an "intelligent"
RFID reader that automates the process of routing and managing
incoming data from RFID tags, even from remote locations.
The new WRDI capabilities, available immediately, give IF5 readers
edge-server capabilities including the ability to perform on-board
decision-making, reducing network traffic by filtering incoming data
from external RFID tags and sending only the most pertinent
information upstream to a company's application server. WRDI also
provides the readers with a platform that can easily integrate and
reconcile RFID information with data used in other parts of the
business.
"As the proliferation of RFID deployments continue, the amount of
data that flows between RFID tags and readers expands exponentially,"
said Intermec Vice President Mike Wills. "Yet the benefits of RFID are
only as good as the data that streams into the system. The combination
of the IF5 and IBM's powerful middleware provides companies with an
intuitive solution that turns the flow of data into business-critical
information."
IBM's WRDI was developed for RFID device manufacturers who need an
embedded open-standards based software platform to provide automatic
RFID data collection and reporting from remote locations where on-site
IT services are not available. Embedded into the IF5 reader, the
platform allows the reader to route data to an IBM RFID WebSphere
Premises Server, as well as control RFID printers, such as the
Intermec PM4i. Also integrated into the WRDI framework is IBM's
WebSphere Everyplace Device Manager, which provides connectivity to
the IBM Tivoli Systems Management suite to enable centralized device
management and the ability to download new RFID applications or device
software updates to readers installed in remote locations.
IBM's software makes radio tagging a strategic business function,
helping RFID go beyond simply exchanging or managing the flow of data.
WRDI extracts value from the captured information and can potentially
convert that information into an electronic service that can help
perform strategic functions. For example, the software can move
product or operational information into systems that analyze trends in
the supply chain that shed light on a company's efficiency or sales
trends. As a result, RFID network administrators possess the ability
to gain instant and enhanced visibility into RFID-tagged pallets and
products. That information then can be shared across an integrated
retail or consumer supply chain, leading to greater control of
inventory levels, reduced network traffic and, potentially, an overall
reduction in system and management costs.
"This new offering with Intermec is the latest example of IBM's
continued commitment to partner with the world's leading providers of
RFID hardware solutions and to foster the adoption of RFID
technologies worldwide," said Robert Mayberry, vice president of
sensor and actuator solutions, IBM. "The creation of intelligent
readers that are able to optimize the benefits of industry-leading,
open-standard middleware solutions will provide companies a lens into
their supply chain never seen before."
About IBM
IBM is the world's largest information technology company, with 80
years of leadership in helping businesses innovate. Drawing on
resources from across IBM and key business partners, IBM offers a wide
range of services, solutions and technologies that enable companies to
take full advantage of the on-demand era. For more information about
IBM, visit http://www.ibm.com.
About Intermec
Intermec Technologies Corp., a UNOVA Inc. (NYSE:UNA) company,
develops, manufactures and integrates technologies that identify,
track and manage supply chain assets. Core technologies include
Intellitag(R) RFID, mobile computing systems, bar code printers and
label media. The company's products and services are used by customers
in many industries worldwide to improve the productivity, quality and
responsiveness of business operations. For more information, visit
www.intermec.com or call 800-347-2636. To learn more about UNOVA,
visit www.unova.com.