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Printronix Names Certified RFID Integrator Partners CHICAGO, RFID Journal Live! 2004, March 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Printronix Inc. , the leading integrated supply-chain printing solutions manufacturer, announced today that it has certified 10 systems integrators and value-added resellers to sell Printronix's RFID (radio frequency identification) solutions and support end users with their RFID project planning and deployment strategies.To become a certified RFID partner, integrators and resellers had to demonstrate their existing RFID expertise as well as ability to integrate and install RFID hardware. Each certified partner is authorized to resell and support Printronix's Smart Label Developer's Kit and Smart Label Pilot Printer. The Kit helps companies create landmark applications of RFID technology within their own environments, while the Pilot Printer helps companies move from a development environment into RFID pilot activities. In addition, Printronix's certified partners have access to sell Printronix's full line of thermal printers and service contracts. The following partners received certification from Printronix recently and join Printronix's previously announced partners, Manhattan Associates and Xterprise: -- Chafin, Goetz & Williams Inc. (CGW) provides consulting services to assist companies in improving execution and tracking of logistics functions. Its services begin at sales order placement, purchasing and manufacturing and continue through material received, stored and shipped. -- Data Systems International (DSI) engineers technology solutions that transform organizations as their business environments change. Its solutions capitalize on the ever-changing nature of technology to uncover hidden value, minimize inefficiencies and improve the bottom line. Its dcLINK suite of products is the first RFID solution available for the PeopleSoft EnterpriseOne and PeopleSoft World(TM) users that supports the required EPC Class1, Generation 2 standards, along with other current and previous RFID specifications. -- Enterprise Information Systems specializes in integrating AIDC and RFID systems using its RFID Get Ready, Get Set, GO! (TM) methodology to deploy critical EPC compliant RFID systems that meet the functional, budgetary and support objectives of its clients. EIS also offers a pilot deployment program for EPC compliance with specific set costs and timelines. -- The Kennedy Group's Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) group is a full service provider of turnkey solutions for companies looking to improve supply chain performance and meet strict Electronic Product Code (EPC) compliance and government mandates. The Kennedy Group offers the most comprehensive solutions available for implementation of both 900 MHz and 13.56 MHz frequency RFID systems. This includes one of the industry's most extensive (7,000-square foot) testing facilities, the largest smart labels and tags manufacturing capacity in North America with the only automated quality control inspection capability for EPC-compliant tags, and the first EPC-compliant printer applicator available for high-speed automation. -- International Paper (IP) is the world's largest paper and forest products company. Businesses include paper, packaging, and forest products. In continuing IP's tradition of being the premier packaging solutions provider, it established the Smart Packaging business in 1999. Smart Packaging offers customers a full suite of RFID/EPC- enabled supply chain solutions from warehousing and transportation tracking to the retail shelf. IP is a leader in the design, development and implementation of integrated RFID packaging and supply chain applications with an emphasis in the Electronic Product Code (EPC). -- OAT Systems develops the world's most widely deployed standards-based RFID solutions. The company worked closely with MIT's Auto-ID Center to develop many of the key standards and technologies that make commercial deployments of RFID possible. -- Provia Software, a Viastore Company, delivers The Power of Delivery(TM) for clients such as Gillette, Menlo Worldwide, Graybar Electric, Spencer Gifts and Owens Corning. Provia's supply chain execution solutions include RFID-enabled warehousing, transportation, order and yard management products integrated with Web-based visibility tools to create a real-time, end-to-end supply chain execution solution. -- R4 Global Services enables businesses to improve productivity and gain real-time visibility and control through the effective evaluation, implementation, integration and support of RFID and RFID-related technologies. -- RedPrairie is a global leader in supply chain technology solutions that drive business transformation. RedPrairie's RFID-enabled suite of Supply Chain Execution, Process Management and Optimization applications help customers achieve measurable logistics results end- to-end across their extended supply chains, driving out costs, improving customer service and creating competitive advantage. -- Shipcom Wireless is a leading global provider of enterprise RFID, Mobility, and Supply Chain solutions. It's CATAMARAN framework easily allows RFID, WAP, Pocket PC, Blackberry and Palm based devices to connect to back-end systems such as Siebel, SAP, Oracle, MSSQL, Legacy and MFGPro. About Printronix Inc. Printronix Inc. is a global leader enabling printing technologies for the industrial marketplace and distribution supply chain. It is the world's best-selling line matrix printer manufacturer and has earned an outstanding reputation for its high-performance thermal and fanfold laser printers. In addition, Printronix adapts new technologies to create innovative solutions, including radio frequency identification (RFID) smart label and wireless mobile printers. Printronix's integrated network solutions, such as Online Data Validation (ODV(TM)) and PrintNet(R) Enterprise, improve the printing of bar codes, labels and forms while verifying accuracy and offering unparalleled diagnostic technology. Based in Irvine, Calif., Printronix has operations worldwide. For company information, see http://www.printronix.com/. Printronix Inc. CONTACT: Cara Good of WunderMarx Inc., +1-949-860-2434, ext. 312,[email protected], for Printronix Inc. Web site: http://www.printronix.com/ |