Radio Frequency Identification Technology for Logistics, Tagging and EPC

StrongTech's RFID Package Targets Companies Seeking 'Simple' Route to Upgrade

Friday, June 22, 2007

StrongTech, a provider of asset management technologies, today announced the release StrongReader, a low-cost RFID product ideal for companies that aren’t well versed in the technology.

Priced at under $1,000, StrongReader can be installed and operational within a day, according to the company.

Thus, it’s being touted as a “logical choice” for organizations seeking a simple, cost-effective RFID tool for tracking small- to medium-size physical assets.



StrongTech Creates RFID Hardware-Software Package

StrongTech ( http://www.strongtech.com/ ), a leading provider of asset management technologies, announced the release of a new RFID product called StrongReader. Priced at under $1,000, StrongReader can be installed and operational within a day, making it a logical choice for organizations seeking a simple, cost-effective solution for tracking physical assets like tools, equipment and laptop computers.

RFID technology uses radio frequencies to track the location of physical assets within an organization to help reduce theft, loss and damage. Although RFID technology has been available for several years, many organizations have been slow to adopt it because it has been perceived as an expensive technology that requires significant programming expertise to install correctly.

Michael Patterson, CEO of StrongTech said, “We created StrongReader on the premise that RFID technology doesn’t have to be expensive or difficult to install. StrongReader costs less than half compared to the other leading RFID readers on the market. Importantly, it does not require programming expertise because the product is already integrated with StrongWare asset management technology for the PC. We see this combination of StrongReader hardware with StrongWare software as analogous to the relationship between a PC and its operating system. ”

About StrongTech

StrongTech is the sole source of StrongWare-StrongReader RFID software/hardware solutions. The StrongWare suite includes: Real-Time Inventory, Real-Time Location, Real-Time Security, Supply Chain Management, Notifications, New Asset Discovery and Testing. The robust StrongWare software provides customers with a user-friendly ADC application. Organizations gain valuable real-time asset information from dock doors, conveyor belts, warehouse floors and storefronts. Visit us at http://www.strongtech.com/ to learn more. [end] 

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