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From the Editor's Desk
A busy month again for me means that the newsletter is a little thinner than
usual. There has been plenty of news and hopefully we have caught all of the
main items. The biggest event for me was that RFIDTraxx, a company in which
I am a part owner, released our first product. RFIDTraxx specializes in
using RFID to track items. Our product, DocStaxx, is designed to track
pieces of paper and is particularly needed by companies that have an
obligation to keep paper documents like insurance companies, mortgage
companies, lawyers' offices, doctors' offices, and banks. Technology News Briefs RFID Standards Lots of discussion globally this month about the ballot of ISO/IEC 18000-6 currently in progress. The discussions revolve around whether it is ready from prime time or if changes still need to be made to the sensor and battery assist sections of the new standard. Many items have been raised for discussion and the standards community ti starting to work through them to discuss the merits. The ballot closes in April and we won’t really know the extent of the comments and suggestions until the group meets in May to resolve all of the comments. If you want more information on ISO standardization or on any issue of RFID standardization, then email steve@hightechaid.com. Radio Frequency Identification RFID shows signs of lifeIt's still alive, but it isn't exactly kicking. http://www.dcvelocity.com/news/?article_id=2208&channel=4&source=fromVelocityTechWa tch&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Email+marketing+software&utm_content=377084491& utm_campaign=TechWatch+2009+Feb+23+_+dhihik&utm_term=RFID+shows+signs+of+life RFID sees continued growth Not despite but because of the crisis, http://www.rfdesignline.com/215800910?cid=RSSfeed_rfdesignline_rfdlRSS Sony releases TVs with RFID TV owners to order pay-per-view content http://www.itweb.co.za/sections/computing/2009/0903050903.asp?S=RFID%20and%20Barcod es&A=RFI&O=FRGN Perspectives On Wal-Mart's RFID Timeline http://www.scdigest.com/assets/On_Target/09-02-23-1.php?cid=2275 Walgreens' Use of RFID Helps Target In-Store Display Use http://www.mediaweek.com/mw/content_display/news/out-there/place-based/e3i9f08e8d32 669ab3217860423bfe19718 Vermont Issues IT-enhanced driver's licenses http://fcw.com/articles/2009/03/02/vermont-issues-rfid-drivers-license.aspx Not Bitter, Better. RFID Improves Lemon Distribution http://digg.com/hardware/Not_Bitter_Better_RFID_Improves_Lemon_Distribution Atmel module To secure 'first' NFC wallet http://www.eetasia.com/ART_8800564320_480800_NT_4f8e9a45.HTM Radio Frequency Identification Overview and history http://logistics.about.com/od/trendsandissues/a/RFID_Intro.htm Numerex, Savi Develop Satellite RFID Tag http://www.rfid-world.com/news/214501176 Another Setback For EPC RFID Adoption http://www.rfidjournal.com/article/view/4623/ Procter & Gamble Halts Tagging of Promotional Displays http://www.rfidjournal.com/article/view/4619/ TAGSYS Names Fanet chief executive http://www.packagingdigest.com/articleXML/LN928005616.html Biometrics Northrop Grumman awardedU.S. Army biometric intelligence resource contract http://www.digital-battlespace.com/2009/02/northrop-grumman-awarded-us-army-biometric -intelligence-resource-contract/ ISO-IEC Technical Report Examines biometrics http://www.info4security.com/story.asp?sectioncode=13&storycode=4121641 Healthcare and Life Sciences RFID in Healthcare:Improve safety and operational efficiency http://www2.topix.com/tech/rfid/2009/02/rfid-in-healthcare-improve-safety-and-operational- efficiency RTLS Passive RFID providing RTLSReal or hype http://www.odintechnologies.com/rfid-blog/64-blog/167-passive-rfid-providing-rtls-real-or-hype Privacy State bill would turn RFID researchersInto felons http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/02/20/nevada_rfid_skimming_bill/ Wireless Startup Aims Wi-FiAt Embedded Systems http://www.rfid-world.com/news/214500794 Atmel Launches Wideband Evaluation Kit For CAP Customizable Microcontroller http://www.ecnasiamag.com/article-24959-atmellauncheswidebandevaluationkitforcapcust omizablemicrocontroller-Asia.html |
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Press Releases A regular feature of HighTechAIDCourier will be a review of interesting press releases from around the world. Please send your press releases to news@hightechaid.com, but do not forget to include a URL to the full release on your web site. Here are this month’s selections:RFIDTraxx Introduces DocStaxx Document Management System RFIDTraxx LLC announced recently the introduction of DocStaxx, its new document tracking software using RFID. DocStaxx, designed for ease-of-use at an affordable price point, combines the power of the Microsoft® SQL Server® with Magellan Technology's Phase Jitter Modulation (PJM) RFID reader to allow the tracking of documents in any environment and in any position. http://www.rfidsolutionsonlin e.com/article.mvc/RFIDTrax x-Introduces-DocStaxx-Docu ment-0001 Leading Technology Users and Providers to Form DASH7™ Alliance to Advance Wireless Data Technology Mountain View, Calif., March 18th, 2009 -- Michelin, Lockheed Martin’s Savi Technology, Texas Instruments and others are forming the DASH7™ Alliance, a cross-industry initiative to expand the use of a wireless data technology commonly used in the global defense industry but increasingly used by commercial customers. http://www.lockheedmarti n.com/news/press_release s/2009/0318_savi-dash7-all iance.html Hi-G-Tek Joins DASH7 Alliance as a Founding Member Companies partner to advocate ISO 18000-7 Standard Rockville, Md. -- March 18, 2009 -- Hi-G-Tek (www.higtek.com), a developer of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)-based tracking and monitoring solutions for high-value cargo and sensitive materials, today announced that it joined the DASH7 Alliance as a founding member. http://www.higtek.com/ind ex.php?option=com_conte nt&task=view&id=121&Item id=54 Hi-G-Tek Wins Subcontract from Unisys for RFID III Department of Defense Contract Companies partner to deliver a comprehensive radio frequency identification solution Rockville, Md. -- March 16, 2009 -- Hi-G-Tek (www.higtek.com), a developer of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)-based tracking and status monitoring solutions for high-value cargo and sensitive materials, today announced a strategic subcontract to supply the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 18000-7 compliant active-RFID to Unisys Corporation (www.unisys.com) (NYSE: UIS) following the Unisys RFID III award. http://www.higtek.com/ind ex.php?option=com_conte nt&task=view&id=120&Item id=54 Sirit Closes Fiscal 2008 with its Strongest Quarter Toronto, ON – March 11, 2009 – Sirit Inc. (“Sirit”) (TSX: SI), a global provider of radio frequency identification (“RFID”) technology, today reports its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2008. http://www.sirit.com/event_ release-info.php?id_news=111 Social Media Expert to Address AIM Executives Paul Gillin to Speak at AIM Technology Leadership Summit Warrendale, PA -- February 26, 2009 -- AIM Global, the worldwide trade association and authority on automatic identification and mobility technologies, announced today that Paul Gillin, an expert in the field of social media, will speak on the afternoon of April 21st during the annual AIM Technology Leadership Summit to be held April 20-22, at the Hyatt Woodfield in Chicago, IL. http://www.aimglobal.org/ members/news/templates/ template.aspx?articleid=3 441&zoneid=1 Motorola Vice President of RFID Joe White Joins RFID Global Solution, Inc. as Chief Operating Officer RFID Global Solution, Inc., the leading provider of real time visibility solutions for aerospace, defense and commercial clients, has hired Joe White, Motorola Vice President of RFID Business Development & Marketing, as Chief Operating Officer. Mr. White joins RFIDGS from Motorola's Enterprise Mobility Division, where he was the executive responsible for the strategy and growth of Motorola's RFID business. http://www.prweb.com/rel eases/2009/03/prweb2205 434.htm SRA Awarded $48 Million Task Order by USTRANSCOM FAIRFAX, Va., March 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SRA International, Inc. (NYSE:SRX) , a leading provider of technology and strategic consulting services and solutions to government organizations and commercial clients, today announced it has been awarded a five-year indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) re-compete contract by the U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM). http://www.freshnews.com/ news/defense-west/article _48306.html AIM Global Announces Second Public Review of Bar Code Specification DotCode Document Available for Download and Comment Warrendale, PA – February 24, 2009 – AIM Global, the trade association recognized as the worldwide authority on automatic identification and mobility, today announced that the second Public Review Draft of the International Symbology Specification – DotCode developed by AIM Global's Technical Symbology Committee (TSC) is available for public review until April 14, 2009. http://www.aimglobal.org/ members/news/templates/ template.aspx?articleid=34 40&zoneid=1 SAIC Awarded $115 Million Subcontract to Support Tactical Biometrics Systems (TBS) Company to Help Operate and Maintain Biometric Technology In Support of the Warfighter SAN DIEGO and MCLEAN, Va., Feb. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Science Applications International Corporation (NYSE: SAI) today announced it has been awarded a subcontract by Sensor Technologies Incorporated (STI) to support the U.S. Army Communications and Electronics Command (CECOM) by providing operations and user maintenance support to Tactical Biometrics Systems (TBS). http://news.prnewswire.com/ DisplayReleaseContent.aspx?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/sto ry/02-24-2009/0004977377&ED ATE= The Final Comment We always try to find something to keep away those boring evenings while you wait to get back to work. This month is no exception, try these:My smartphone is smarter than your smartphone! Enter the Pomegranate. It does absolutely everything you'd ever want a cell phone to do, and then some! Just don't tell your iPhone. http://www.pomegranatep hone.com/ No time for movies? Here are the condensed versions. http://www.rinkworks.com/ movieaminute/ Test your knowledge of popular song lyrics http://www.lyricsgame.com/ Cheat station: thousands of "cheats" for thousands of games http://www.computerandvi deogames.com/cheats.php ?site=chs How long will you live? http://www.deathforecast.c om/ Write a letter of complaint or commendation http://www.wxpnews.com/A1 973I/060530-Write_Complaints Please tell us what extra you want from the newsletter and don’t forget to tell your friends to subscribe. You can forward your ideas to news@hightechaid.com. No part of the newsletter may be reproduced without written permission. 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