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Imation, RFID Global teams for securing IT assets

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Imation Corp. announced a partnering with RFID Global Solution Inc. to focus on and offer an asset tracking solution providing real-time location and security management for IT organizations.

The solution will pair Imation’s DataGuard rf solution, used primarily for tracking data tapes by IT organizations, with RFID Global’s Visi-Trac IT-asset tracking software to enable users to deploy a single RFID–based system for securing and tracking all of their IT assets, including data storage tapes.

Imation’s DataGuard rf solution utilizes a single robust and secure label that incorporates RFID technology, volume and serial number identification, and ultra-high-frequency support with an open system that works with most tape management platforms.

And now compatible with the RFID Global Visi-Trac software, the DataGuard rf system is part of a full security solution. [end] 

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