Intermec Embeds IBM RFID Software into IF5 RFID Reader; Combination Enhances Network and Device Management, Reduces Network Traf
17 November 2005 - 10:00PM
Business Wire
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.
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