New Sun Java System RFID Software 3.0 Lets Enterprises Take
RFID to the Physical Edge More Easily and Quickly
Customers such as Samsung and Comtrol praise software's
certified interoperability with SAP Auto-ID Infrastructure and its
technology for smart edge controllers and devices
Dallas RFID World Conference, February 28, 2006 Sun Microsystems
(NASDAQ: SUNW) today announced the general availability of Sun Java
System RFID Software 3.0, the newest version of Sun's powerful RFID
software solution that simplifies and speeds the deployment and
administration of RFID networks, supports high-volume data
management and integrates easily with enterprise business
systems.
Sun Java System RFID Software 3.0 offers customers
several important enhancements,
including certified integration with the SAP (R) Auto-ID
Infrastructure component of the SAP NetWeaver (R) platform. This
integration will allow RFID data network communication between
Sun and SAP RFID technology, allowing for seamless data flow
from any RFID-enabled device to the mySAP Business Suite
solutions. The solution allows RFID data to continue to transmit
to SAP applications even in demanding production environments by
using Jini technology-based dynamic networking capabilities.
Laptop Battery Additionally, Sun Java System RFID Software 3.0 offers a
dramatically reduced footprint that allows it to easily be embedded
in smart devices such as controllers, readers, handhelds and
appliances that can process RFID data at "the edge" of the
enterprise, speeding data delivery and giving customers access to
real-time RFID data. Sun Java System RFID Software 3.0 has been
optimized for the Sun Solaris 10 Operating System and also runs on
other leading operating systems such as Linux and Microsoft
Windows.
"This is an example of how innovative technology can enable a significant business transformation providing real value to a client. IBM recognized the potential value of RFID early on and moved aggressively to support its clients in software, by investing in research and development, and with services, in building unique professional capabilities and skills, " said Augusto De Castro, Vice President Industrial Sector, IBM Italy. "An effective working relationship with honda was crucial to identify the process needs and envision true business benefits, having access to IBM competence centres to design the solution."
Thinkpad "Samsung is a recognized leader in RFID deployment because it
supports our corporate philosophy of using innovation to improve
our operational efficiency and lower our manufacturing costs," said
Jinyong Kim, head of the RFID Center of Excellence at Samsung SDS.
"We are excited about Sun's latest software because the integration
with SAP solutions and the reduced footprint will allow us to
broaden our RFID deployment to include edge and back-end systems.
That, in turn, will give us even more visibility into our supply
chain and allow us to make faster and better decisions managing
it."
honda Italia Industriale, the Italian subsidiary of the honda Motor Co. and leader in the 2 wheels worldwide market with more than 12.7 million PTW (powered two wheels) models sold in 2006(*), announced today that it has signed a contract with IBM ( IBM) to implement RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology and infrastructure to transform and innovate the production processes at its plant located in Atessa, Italy. The agreement will allow honda Italy to achieve higher levels of efficiency and accuracy in managing its large motorcycle and scooter production in Italy.
Microsoft "Busan Port deals with millions of pounds of cargo every day, so
it is critical that it has an RFID network in place that is quick
and accurate, and that can scale effectively without suffering from
information overload," said Professor Bonghee Hong, director of the
Research Center for Future Logistics IT. "Support for smart edge
devices that can process tremendous amounts of data and integration
with the SAP Auto-ID Infrastructure are critical features that will
help keep Busan Port moving quickly and efficiently in an
environment where time is money."
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Laptop Computers Companies today are looking to move away from isolated RFID
deployments in warehouses and storefronts toward a holistic RFID
solution that encompasses every distribution point along the supply
chain and integrates with their existing enterprise software.
Moreover, companies are recognizing that RFID data can be processed
by "smart" devices directly at the warehouse or dock, speeding the
entire process and reducing data processing inefficiencies. Sun
Java System RFID Software 3.0 enables companies to do just
that.
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Laptop Computer "The advent of RFID deployments is driving a new set of
data--data that needs to be processed, managed and integrated
between the edge and the enterprise. When developing the next
generation of our RFID software, we saw that RFID middleware can
play a key role in helping companies manage all this data and
extract the key, pertinent information they need to help them make
business decisions," said Sam Liu, director, RFID Products, Sun
Microsystems. "Now with Sun's recent acquisition of SeeBeyond,
we've strengthened our position as a leader in the RFID industry
and can now deliver RFID data to any application or system in the
enterprise that needs it."
"Computer industry analysts estimate that some 60 percent of all corporate data exists only on desktop and laptop computers, " said Walter Scott, CEO of Acronis. "Incorporating Acronis True Image with New Mexico Software backup server is the ideal solution to capture that corporate data and ensure that it is not lost. While traditional server backups are effective for protecting server data, every company should have a combination of server and workstation backup plans."
Desktop Computer Comtrol to Offer EdgeWare Integrated with Sun Java System RFID
Software 3.0
Notebooks Sun also today announced that Comtrol Corporation will begin
offering RFID smart controllers that integrate Sun Java System RFID
Software 3.0, giving customers a scalable RFID solution that
combines Sun's leading RFID software features with Comtrol's
high-performance device edge
controller. Comtrol's EdgeWare features device-level
communications, power-over- Ethernet, and industrial Ethernet
communications including EtherNet/IP, PROFINET and
Modbus/TCP.
Lenovo "We chose to integrate Sun Java System RFID Software 3.0 into
our product offering because of its unique RFID middleware and
embedded devices componentry," said Bradford Beale, vice president
of Global Sales, Comtrol Corporation. "EdgeWare solves our
customers' needs to extract raw data and deliver that information
to plant engineering's existing PLC infrastructure while routing
real-time data to IT applications such as SAP solutions. This gives
customers a real competitive advantage in operational
efficiency."
Hard Drive Sun Java System RFID Software 3.0 processes and filters data
from smart devices such as readers, handhelds and appliances, and
delivers only the useful identity and event information. This
shields both the network and enterprise applications from
information overload, often an issue in large- scale deployments.
Java System RFID Software 3.0 also supports EPCglobal Application
Level Events (ALE) specifications for intelligent data processing
and filtering. In addition, the solution provides centralized
monitoring and management of distributed devices and delivers
reliable technology-based dynamic networking capabilities.
Travelstar The Sun Java System RFID Software can be integrated with
virtually any enterprise application, including out-of-the-box
connectivity with the SAP Auto-ID Infrastructure. Sun has eased
RFID data integration by providing a robust set of APIs, Java
technology libraries, Java Composite Application Platform Suite
support, Information Server API extensions, toolkits and example
source code. Java Platform, Enterprise Edition (Java EE) support
enables integration with corporate IT and applications.
Gateway The Sun Java System RFID Software is designed on a
Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), and provides network services
to applications through a number of standard protocols and
interfaces. Support for multiple data protocols -- HTTP, XML,
Sockets, JMS, SOAP -- also facilitates integration. Java System
RFID Software is designed with Java and Jini technology for high
availability and built-in automatic failover, providing a reliable
platform for critical data and information.
Laptop Parts Unique from prior releases, the Sun Java System RFID Software
3.0 features:
Software * Integration with SAP Auto-ID Infrastructure
* Integration with Java Composite Application Platform Suite
* Support for Java ME Devices
* Improved Management Console -- support for groups
* Extended Developer Kit -- additional application and
customization APIs
Hard Drives The Sun Java System RFID Software 3.0 has proven deployments and
is available now. For more information, please go to
http://www.sun.com/software/products/rfid/index.xml. For additional
information about the Comtrol EdgeWare controller, please visit
http://www.comtrol.com.
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