Radio Frequency Identification Technology for Logistics, Tagging and EPC

Samsung to use Reva infrastructures

Tuesday, June 24, 2008

RFID infrastructure provider Reva Systems has announced that Samsung SDS, a leading IT service provider in Korea, will utilize Reva TAP appliances in South Korea and other Asian markets.

Reva TAPs are purpose-built RFID Network Infrastructure appliances that provide RFID device control, data processing and infrastructure applications. TAPs are used at a facility level to manage the operations of RFID readers and other equipment, collect the raw tag data, process the data for accuracy, run edge applications, and then process the collected information and pass it on to enterprise applications and repositories.


Reva also provides a set of enterprise RFID management tools which enable users to remotely operate RFID infrastructure and devices across global sites.

Samsung SDS was established in 1985. The company provides information technology services including system integration services, consulting, technical services, and outsourcing services via offices in ten countries. [end] 

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