NXP Tops New RFID Transponder IC Vendor Matrix 05:55PM 15-Mar-2009 NXP has been ranked at the top of the latest Vendor Matrix released by ABI Research.

Syscan Granted Supply Chain Excellence Award 05:54PM 15-Mar-2009 Syscan International announced that it has been recognised with a High Commendation in Information Management in the 2007 Australian Supply Chain & Logistics Awards. Given for one of Australia's most successful RFID applications, the 'Suncat' Inventory Management solution was jointly developed by BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance, Norwich Park and Syscan International.

CPI Card Acquires Didier Printing 05:54PM 15-Mar-2009 CPI Card announced that it has acquired Didier Printing Company, a privately-owned secure card manufacturer based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, US.

Digital Angel Acquires Geissler Technologies 05:54PM 15-Mar-2009 Digital Angel announced that it has acquired Geissler Technologies. The acquisition of Geissler, which will be incorporated into Destron Fearing - Digital Angel's existing animal applications business - brings back a founder of Destron Fearing, Randolph Geissler, who again will become President. The BoD of Digital Angel approved the transaction.

KSW Microtec Names Thomas Hitzer As CEO 05:54PM 15-Mar-2009 KSW Microtec has named Thomas Hitzer as CEO. In his new position, Thomas will broaden KSW’s already extensive RFID product and service portfolio and significantly extend the company’s sales & marketing activities in both the active and passive RFID segments. His profound understanding of the RFID sector will strengthen KSW’s ability to innovate and optimise today’s RFID components.

SkyeTek's Contactless Technology For Tablets 05:54PM 15-Mar-2009 SkyeTek announced that Data Ltd is leveraging its embedded contactless payment reader technology in their ruggedized Tablet PC device to enable mobile POS transactions in the retail and hospitality industries. By incorporating SkyeTek's M4 HF reader module into its device, Data Ltd is able to offer retailers the industry's 1st 3-in-1 handheld device with barcode scanning, magstripe reading and contactless payment capabilities to enable improved POS operations, real-time loyalty programmes and a more personalised customer experience.

AMDA To Study VeriMed Patient ID System 05:53PM 15-Mar-2009 VeriChip announced that the American Medical Directors Association (AMDA) will initiate a study of its VeriMed Patient Identification System. The Institutional Review Board (IRB)-approved study was expected to begin 1 February 2008.

AAITG Appoints Perry Garvis As New Director 05:53PM 15-Mar-2009 Assa Abloy Identification Technologies (AAITG) has appointed Perry Garvis as new Director, Product Marketing Contactless Payment. With this newly created position, the company underlines the strategic significance of its contactless product range especially in the converging markets of financial transactions and public transport. With a proven track record in developing and growing distribution channels, Perry will be responsible for further expanding AAITG's global contactless payment business. Located in Florida, US, he will report directly to René van Ryt, Manager, Business Segments Financial Transactions & Public Transport.

New Netc RFID Label With KSW Technology 05:53PM 15-Mar-2009 KSW Microtec announced that Netc has developed an integrated, customised, RFID-enabled UHF Gen2x media barcode label based on KSW's inlay technology and the UCODE G2X ICs from NXP. The new Netc label can easily be interfaced with data security, data tracking and tape management systems.

Savi Networks Records 25,000th SaviTrak e-Seal Shipment 05:53PM 15-Mar-2009 Savi Networks recently recorded the 25,000th commercial cargo shipment tagged with standards-based e-Seals moving through its global wireless network, which is set up at port facilities handling  20% of world trade. The SaviTrak information service monitors the location and security status of commercial cargo shipments in  real-time.