g Message from the CEO.
2007 proved to be the best year yet for IDENTEC SOLUTIONS. It was a year of strategic growth and development that brought forth exciting and monumental change in terms of our global profile.
Significant market expansion into the escalating Asian market was achieved through the opening of a Hong Kong office. Under the direction of Managing Director Kenneth Lee, the office will serve as customer support and sales office offering increased service and accessibility to a rapidly growing customer base. This market is proving to be one of the top markets for RFID utilization.
A significant milestone was achieved in the 3rd quarter when the successful test of the ISO 18000-7 compliant system with the DOD was completed. Opportunities that were previously unavailable are now accessible as a direct result. Additionally, the license agreement for the ISO 18185 standard with eSeal will further provide IDENTEC SOLUTIONS in the ideal position to move into the burgeoning government market.
2007 was a strong year for technology development. We released the much anticipated VisiSuite Software as well as our Active RFID Mobile Tracking Location System and Satellite assisted RFID Tag. To further complement our technological achievements, early in the year IDENTEC SOLUTIONS received the prestigious Red Herring Europe 100 Award in recognition of our comprehensive and solution driven technology portfolio.
Worker safety and security has long been an ongoing and vital concern for a number of industries. The recent acquisition of Wtek sets the stage for IDENTEC SOLUTIONS entry into the growing sector of worker safety and security. This move allows IDENTEC SOLUTIONS to not only offer a complete industry specific system but also the most effective solution available.
In addition to aggressive and successful efforts to enhance IDENTEC SOLUTIONS global profile and expand the technology portfolio, our ambitious goal to double revenues in 2007 was achieved.
Looking forward, 2008 promises to be even more exciting and eventful than 2007. Plans to open an office in the Middle East are well underway, as well as a number of significant technology and development announcements are pending. We look forward to sharing them with you in the near future.
In closing I would like to thank our customers, partners and the IDENTEC SOLUTIONS team for making a very successful 2007 possible.
g Introducing VISISUITE 2.0.
IDENTEC SOLUTIONS is pleased to announce the release of the second generation of our acclaimed VisiSuite ® software. By utilizing our award winning Intelligent Long Range RFID technology, combined with the newly enhanced tracking capabilities of VisiSuite, IDENTEC SOLUTIONS is able to offer the ultimate in advanced asset management systems.
VisiSuite provides an intuitive tool that defines and customizes industrial processes. This capability in emulating supply chain and distribution workflows enables a highly reliable and effective tool for monitoring key performance indicators such as utilization, throughput, process time, availability, or any user-customized process.
VisiSuites intuitive web-based user interface offers scalable yet easy to understand reporting and monitoring tools. Reports based on asset location history, asset movement, and asset round trip can be generated and analyzed at any time. Instantaneous access to any specific asset is immediately available.
Additionally event-based alarms can be triggered in case predetermined process limits are exceeded within manufacturing supply chains. These alarms enable a pro-active approach to monitoring and improving key performance indicators.
VisiSuite is a scalable, light-weight application with standard system requirements capable of communicating via wireless connections in harsh environments. No client installation is necessary, Internet Explorer with Adobe Flash are the only software required.
g Reefer Tag - Mark IT.
A new edition to the IDENTEC SOLUTIONS technology portfolio is the Reefer Tag. Developed to provide a solution to an ongoing challenge within the transportation industry, the Reefer tag will reduce losses via misdirected items as well as report, monitor and control the temperature of sensitive cargo.
In the past, typical measures included cumbersome computer systems that tracked containers at key points throughout the transportation chain. With refrigerated containers - the shipping line, transportation company, container port or other container operator would periodically check the status of the reefer apparatus and manually read temperatures and check the machine for any alarms. The process was time consuming and did not fully address the challenges at hand.
The Reefer tag is a self powered long lasting autonomous device that quickly and easily attaches to an existing data port connection which is always present on reefer containers. The Reefer tag’s standardized quick latch connector allows it to be connected in seconds. And, since the device is fully self contained, the user can simply connect and go.
The combination of the unique connection point and the device attributes opens up new opportunities for the reefer manager/operator. Additionally, the Reefer tag is a two way communications device, allowing communications from the tag, to the monitoring system and through to the reefer. Virtual transparency and accessibility of the cargos status means the shipper will realize increased efficiencies by monitoring and correcting issues before cargo is compromised.
With over 60,000 containers shipped on any given day, it was Mark-IT Services Inc, a world leader in Reefer management that approached IDENTEC SOLUTIONS to develop a system that would address current container shipping challenges and improve overall efficiencies.
In less than six months, the IDENTEC SOLUTIONS technology team was able to create a market ready solution that not only addressed all of Mark-IT’S requirements but surpassed them.
g CeBIT 2008: Germany Hall 7, Stand D15 and Auto ID/RFID Solutions Park.
IDENTEC SOLUTIONS will be presenting their award winning and internationally acclaimed technology at CeBIT, March 4-9, 2008.
Demonstrations of IDENTEC SOLUTIONS recently released satellite assisted RFID GPS tag, ground breaking Mobile ILR Technology as well as presentations of the much anticipated second generation of VisiSuite will be offered throughout the six days. An information overview of the complete and comprehensive IDENTEC SOLUTIONS technology portfolio will also be available.
In addition, join us at the IDENTEC SOLUTIONS Automotive Solutions booth located near the Auto ID/RFID Solutions Park where industry experts will be on site and offering demonstrations of current RFID automotive solutions plus offering valuable insight into cutting edge RFID technology trends within the automotive industry.
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To set up a personal demonstration, information session, or to request a visitors pass in advance, please contact info@identecsolutions.com.
g IDENTEC SOLUTIONS will be coming to a city near you.
Transponder Roadshow 2008
15. April 2008, Zürich
17. Juni 2008, Mainz
CeBIT
March 4-9, 2008
Hannover, Germany
RFID World Asia 2008
8-11 April 2008
Singapore
RFID Journal Live!
April 16-18, 2008
Las Vegas
2008 Auto ID/RFID Showcase
April 30, 2008
Novi, MI
Euro ID
May 13-15, 2008
Cologne, Germany
Logistik Transport
May 20-22, 2008
Göteborg, Sweden
RFID World 2008
September 8-10, 2008
Las Vegas, NV
RFID Journal Live! Europe
November 3-5, 2008
Prague