News Facts:
- Omni-ID, a leading innovator in
passive ultra high frequency (UHF) radio frequency identification (RFID)
technology, and RFID technology provider Convergence Systems Limited
(CSL), have reached a global distribution agreement.
- Through the agreement, CSL will market and resell the full line of Omni-ID RFID tags to a rapidly
expanding network of system integrators -- many located in Asia, where CSL
has a strong presence.
- CSL will also offer a starter solution bundle to its resellers that
will include CSL's CS101 RFID Handheld reader, asset tracking software and
Omni-ID RFID tags. This solution-oriented approach allows customers to get
a pilot started easily and cost effectively.
- The partnership addresses longstanding RFID challenges of
difficult-to-tag assets in the presence of materials such as metal or
liquids. For example, asset tracking in an IT datacenter
can be both difficult to tag due to the presence of metal and also
challenging for fixed RFID readers. With Omni-ID and CSL, customers will
reap the benefits of Omni-ID RFID tags that work in harsh environments
combined with the proven quality of a CSL handheld reader at an affordable
price.
- Omni-ID and CSL are natural partners due to their firm commitment to
customers, a steadfast focus on innovation and industry-leading technology.
Both companies were recently called out by industry pundit Louis Sirico of
RFIDWizards.com for holding a leadership position in their respective
industries: In benchmark testing performed earlier this year, the
combination of the CSL hand-held and Omni-ID tags achieved read performance
never before possible with passive tags
on metal.
- With CSL's strong presence in the Asian market through its Hong Kong headquarters, this partnership further accelerates Omni-ID's penetration and commitment to the region.
- Objective review by RFIDWizards of CSL CS101 RFID Handheld reader
- Objective review by RFIDWizards of Omni-ID RFID Tags
- "Omni-ID views the RFID industry from a different perspective than most
other vendors in the space," said Tom Pavela, President and CEO of Omni-ID. "Instead of
focusing on technology only, we first and foremost consider what deployment
challenges may accompany an RFID rollout. CSL shares that view of the
industry. By combining Omni-ID RFID tags with the mobility of the CSL
handheld reader, our joint customers will have a complete solution at a
very attractive price."
- "Both Omni-ID and CSL stand out in their respective market segments as
leaders because of innovative technology and a keen understanding of
customer needs," said Louis Sirico, Founder and CTO of RFIDWizards.com.
"This partnership further illustrates that position. The solution these two
companies will bring to market is a much-needed step forward for the
industry and one that answers many challenges facing customers today."
- "Far too often, vendors have a singular focus and make the mistake of believing that an RFID implementation is only about one component," said Jerry Garrett, Managing Director of Convergence Systems Limited. "At CSL, we realize that our readers are only a piece of the puzzle. We sincerely believe that CSL's CS101 handheld reader and application software packages, when combined with Omni-ID's high performance tags, give the end users the best solution for managing high-value assets."
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