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Unova / Intermec Stock Jumps After Zebra Licensing Deal

Thursday, June 23, 2005
Shares of Unova Inc. (UNA) leapt 17.1% after the company said Zebra Technologies (ZBRA) agreed to license radio frequency identification intellectual property from Unova’s Intermec unit. Financial terms weren’t disclosed.”

Zebra Technologies has chosen QNX Software Systems and its QNX Neutrino Realtime Operating System as the standard software platform for Zebra’s portfolio of prints.

The first Zebra product line set to feature the QNX Neutrino RTOS is the new QLn mobile print series designed for the retail and health care industries. It features a variety of capabilities, including Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity, and an Ethernet connection option.

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Zebra announced the availability of its Dart Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Vision Reader, with patented short-pulse UWB technology that provides visibility across an even larger range of environments for asset location or presence detection.

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Information delivery company Colt has licensed Cryptocard’s BlackShield authentication-as-a-service platform to enhance its virtual desktop infrastructure with secure remote access for up to 5,000 employees.

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Zebra and Checkpoint Systems have entered into a cooperative relationship and licensing agreement. While the exact terms of the transaction were not disclosed, the relationship does bring together Zebra’s active location solutions with Checkpoint division OATSystems’ passive RFID, auto-ID and sensor capabilities.

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Cubic Global Tracking Solutions announced the availability of its mesh technology, coined mist. Cubic will offer mist for licensing purposes, as well as accompanying module that will allow companies to evaluate for incorporation into their own product lines.

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Identive Group Inc. has announced a deal to acquire a majority stake in Hamburg, Germany-based payment solution AG, a cashless payment system provider for stadiums, arenas and other types of entertainment venues.

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