SAS Enterprise Intelligence Platform
[ Source: Anovatek Inc ]
December 2007-
SAS has developed an integrated platform for delivering enterprise intelligence. This platform, which we call the SAS Enterprise Intelligence Platform, optimally integrates individual technology components within your existing infrastructure into a single, unified system. The result is an information flow that transcends organizational silos, diverse computing platforms and niche tools — and delivers access to the insights that drive value for your organization.
The SAS Enterprise Intelligence Platform extends the value of your existing ....
Real-time Location Systems (RTLS) In Healthcare: Wi-Not Wi-Fi?
[ Source: Awarepoint Corporation ]
August 2009-
CIOs must ask some very important questions to appraise the cost and value of Wi-Fi-based RTLS: Are you really using existing infrastructure? What is the cost (in time and expertise) for on-going maintenance of Wi-Fi RTLS? How will Wi-Fi RTLStraffic affect your network? The “just add water” story Wi-Fi marketers publicize loses steam in real-world applications. Once you’ve optimized your Wi-Fi infrastructure for RTLS, you will need extensive location planning of highly trained individuals to ....
RFID White Paper: Technology, Systems, and Applications
[ Source: BITKOM ]
January 2008-
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) has come to denote system solutions for tracking and tracing objects both globally and locally using RFID tags. RFID is one of several technologies collectively known as Auto-ID procedures - procedures for identifying objects automatically. It bridges the gaps to IT systems that were previously bridged by manual data entry. This white paper provides an overview of the numerous application-related and technical aspects of RFID systems. It shows that even in ....
Beyond the Tag: Finding RFID Value in Manufacturing and Distribution Applications
[ Source: Intermec Technologies ]
January 2008-
Radio Frequency IDentification (RFID) has always been considered a forward-looking technology. Today, most of the focus is on how emerging Electronic Product Code (EPC) RFID tags can help connects trading partners and aligns supply chains. However, to see the immediate benefits RFID can provide, manufacturers should look inward at their operation’s own business processes, not forward into just supply chain customer’s compliance requirements. RFID provides a quick return on investment in many factory and warehousing ....
Your Intellectual Property Deserves Iron-Clad Security from Your Outsourcer
[ Source: Long Circle ]
May 2008-
IP-based businesses now represent the largest single sector of the U.S. economy and, according to the U.S. Commerce Department, intellectual property theft costs U.S. businesses an estimated $250 billion per year and 750,000 American jobs. An outsourcer is not only tasked with R&D development, but equally important, is expected to keep that intellectual property safe. No company can afford to do business with an outsourcing vendor that bypasses or takes shortcuts with security. As ....
RFID: Opportunities and Advantages in Baggage Handling
[ Source: nextFrequency ]
January 2008-
This paper published by RFID describes that npw a days RFID is taking the world by storm. Though an old technology the potential uses and benefits are endless. This paper explores the current baggage handling process and a potential model for utilizing RFID in baggage tracking. The potential savings and key business case drivers are also explored for an airline or airport looking at implementing this technology for more reliable, more accurate baggage tracking.
Image Systems Using RFID Tag Positioning Information
[ Source: Nippon Telegraph and Telephone ]
January 2008-
ADSL and other broadband services are proliferating at an increasingly rapid pace, and the distribution of stored image contents has now begun. Users can obtain network cameras at an affordable price, and one can expect to see a steady increase in the types of images that can be used, including live images sent by video phone. One expects that there will be an increase in demand for simpler selection of images that are of interest ....
Tracking Reusable Metal Shipping Containers Using Passive RFID
[ Source: Paxar ]
January 2008-
RFID’s evaluation focused on tracking large steel shipping containers and their contents as part of a parts distribution system. The study discussed in this paper looks at two main problem areas; tracking the containers throughout their lifetime using a permanent durable hard-tag, and using a standard print, encode and apply RFID label as a shipping label.
Shipping Test Examines RFID Label Durability
[ Source: Paxar ]
January 2008-
Most of the people among the many consumer-goods manufacturers and suppliers to the DoD have questions regarding the stability of the Radio Frequency IDentification (RFID) labels? With vendor charge-backs for incomprehensible RFID labels an impending likelihood, concerns about RFID label durability during the shipping process are substantial. Despite the prevalence of internal laboratory testing that quickly validates readability of RFID labels prior to shipment, there is very little published data accessible on the end outcome ....
Finding Value in Item Level RFID and Creating a Successful RFID Pilot Program
[ Source: Paxar ]
January 2008-
RFID is an enterprise system change technology. It requires full management discipline participation, not just Information Technology or Operations. Expect changes and challenges to setting up the test sites from the original plan. An individual achieves optimal results if he or she remains bendable and open-minded during the test. Look for real improvement results from changing the business model for sites based on improved inventory visibility. Upper management support for trials and results are key ....