News Articles http://www.rfidsolutionsonline.com/ 12/27/2008 6:09:00 AM Columbia River Resources has finalised the purchase of Traxxec Ltd., a UK registered company that specialises in the development of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) products and their supportive systems and applications. There is significant synergy with the current Columbia River Resources Inc subsidiary, Medify Solutions Limited. http://www.rfidsolutionsonline.com/article.mvc/Columbia-River-Resources-Inc-Acquires-Cutting-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 12/27/2008 6:09:00 AM Webinar to educate businesses on how to make informed, educated decisions about platform and hardware adoption http://www.rfidsolutionsonline.com/article.mvc/Intermec-Microsoft-Discuss-Windows-Mobile-61-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 7/2/2008 9:42:00 AM Intelleflex Corporation, offering Extended Capability RFID, recently announced a joint solution with Minds Inc. for the automated tracking of crop harvesting. The solution combines the best of GPS, RFID and wireless communications technologies to provide real-time visibility into field harvesting activities anywhere, anytime. http://www.rfidsolutionsonline.com/article.mvc/RFID-Tagging-For-Agricultural-RTLS-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 7/1/2008 8:42:00 AM One million transistors is not enough for the RFID chip in the new e-passports because, increasingly, they have to double as driver's licenses, multipurpose cards and other media. http://www.rfidsolutionsonline.com/article.mvc/RFID-Chip-Transistors-In-E-Passports-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 7/1/2008 8:28:00 AM This recent acquisition extends Virage Logic's embedded memory market leadership position into the rapidly growing NVM market and enables Impinj to focus on its core RFID business. http://www.rfidsolutionsonline.com/article.mvc/Impinj-RFID-Non-Volitile-Memory-Acquisition-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 7/1/2008 8:05:00 AM AT&T helps Spring Water On Tap establish a new business model for spring water delivery, managing large water supplies for customers in their homes. http://www.rfidsolutionsonline.com/article.mvc/ATT-Enables-New-Water-Management-Company-To-B-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 7/1/2008 7:52:00 AM Bayer Material Science, one of the world's largest producers of polymers and high-performance plastics, announced it is deploying a series of RFID and sensor-enabled warehousing and logistics automation solutions using InSync's Edgeware platform. http://www.rfidsolutionsonline.com/article.mvc/RFID-Software-Sensor-Applications-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 6/30/2008 1:07:00 AM Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI), recently announced two additions to its LF product family: the 12 mm Multi-Usage Wedge Transponder and 24 mm LF Circular Inlay. The 12 mm Multi-Usage Wedge Transponder offers improvements in chip circuitry that enable direct-on-metal mounting. http://www.rfidsolutionsonline.com/article.mvc/RFID-Asset-Visibility-Harsh-Environments-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 6/30/2008 12:48:00 AM Psion Teklogix, a global provider of wireless computing solutions, and N4 Systems, Inc., the leading provider of real-time safety compliance and inspection management solutions, announced a partnership to service the highly-regulated safety compliance and electronic inspection markets. http://www.rfidsolutionsonline.com/article.mvc/Psion-Teklogix-N4-Systems-Announce-Partner-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 6/26/2008 8:48:00 AM In recognition of the rapidly changing global business environment, GS1 Canada is pleased to facilitate the launch of the Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Policy Forum. http://www.rfidsolutionsonline.com/article.mvc/Global-Move-To-RFID-Based-Business-Practices-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 6/24/2008 9:12:00 AM Alanco Technologies, Inc., (NASDAQ: ALAN), recently announced that its Alanco/TSI PRISM, Inc. subsidiary has been awarded a contract valued at $850,000 by the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) to provide a major system upgrade and three years of extended maintenance on a TSI PRISM RFID inmate tracking system in operation since 2003 at the Logan Correctional facility located in Lincoln, Illinois. The new contract commences July 1, 2008, with an initial payment of approximately $300,000. http://www.rfidsolutionsonline.com/article.mvc/AlancoTSI-PRISM-Awarded-850K-System-Upgrade-P-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 6/24/2008 8:54:00 AM Bibliotheca RFID Library Systems, RFID provider, and NXP Semiconductors - recently announced that Max Planck Institute for European History of Law, a prominent German research institution, will be the first to implement the latest in long-term RFID asset management technology. http://www.rfidsolutionsonline.com/article.mvc/Bibliotheca-And-NXP-Provide-A-State-Of-The-Ar-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 6/24/2008 8:43:00 AM Alien Technology, a leader in Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Ultra High Frequency (UHF) products and services, recently announced the availability of its new Intelligent Tag Radar™ (ITR) software developed for the ALR-9900, ALR-9800 and ALR-8800 Enterprise-Class reader platform. ITR is the first RFID reader software to provide comprehensive information about the position and direction of UHF RFID tags in addition to the contents of the tag memory. http://www.rfidsolutionsonline.com/article.mvc/Alien-Technology-Introduces-Intelligent-Tag-R-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 6/24/2008 8:22:00 AM Datamars RFID recently announced that they will partner with ABS to deliver complete, fully-scalable RFID solutions to textile rental and industrial laundry businesses of all sizes. http://www.rfidsolutionsonline.com/article.mvc/Datamars-Launches-Revolutionary-Textile-Ident-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 6/24/2008 8:10:00 AM Checkpoint Systems, Inc. (NYSE: CKP), a leading manufacturer and marketer of identification, tracking, security and merchandising solutions for the retail industry and its supply chain, recently announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire OATSystems, Inc., the leader in RFID-based application software and middleware. The all cash transaction is expected to close within two weeks. Checkpoint expects the transaction to be dilutive to earnings per share through 2009 and accretive thereafter. http://www.rfidsolutionsonline.com/article.mvc/RFID-tracking-security-retail-merchandising-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 6/24/2008 7:48:00 AM In response to growing customer demand for an integrated Automated Identification Technology (AIT) solution, Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] and Savi are demonstrating a complete supply chain visibility solution at the UID and eBusiness Forum in Sacramento. http://www.rfidsolutionsonline.com/article.mvc/Automated-Identification-Technology-AIT-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 6/24/2008 7:34:00 AM Reva Systems, the leading RFID Network Infrastructure provider, recently announced that Samsung SDS, the leading IT service provider in Korea, will utilize Reva TAP appliances to deliver accurate, manageable RFID solutions for customers in Korea and other Asian markets. http://www.rfidsolutionsonline.com/article.mvc/RFID-TAP-Appliances-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 6/24/2008 4:21:00 AM BlueStar, the leading innovator in solutions-based distribution for Auto ID, Point-of-Sale, Mobility, and RFID products, has been recognized by Star Micronics America, Inc. as its 2007 Distributor of the Year. http://www.rfidsolutionsonline.com/article.mvc/Star-Micronics-BlueStar-Top-Distributor-2007-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 6/20/2008 3:33:00 AM An RFID Asset Tracking Software has just been released by Bowh Incorporated and will be displayed at the NRF Loss Prevention show in Orlando on June 23. The Software is a packaged RFID solution which can support five fixed readers and unlimited hand held units. http://www.rfidsolutionsonline.com/article.mvc/Retail-RFID-Asset-Tracking-Loss-Prevention-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 6/19/2008 9:11:00 AM TechInsights recently announced the expansion of the RFID World 2008 conference, offering demonstrable vertical market RFID solutions, discussion forums, seminars and symposia from industry leaders for a RFID solutions-focused event. http://www.rfidsolutionsonline.com/article.mvc/Sixth-Annual-RFID-World-2008-Event-Addresses-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 6/19/2008 8:29:00 AM