Identity, Security, Payments, Biometrics, Smart Cards and Authentication News

OMRON, Compatible with BizTalk

Monday, October 22, 2007

When you’ve got that Microsoft compatibility going, it’s time to break news. And Japanese company OMRON’s V750 driver works with Microsoft’s BizTalk platform.

“Omron’s V750 reader platform delivers high performance EPC Gen2 reading/writing and features advanced diagnostics, self execution and RF environmental monitoring functions to ensure consistently high levels of read reliability,” said Masa Kameyama, the division manager of Omron RFID.

“Omron is proud to add Microsoft BizTalk RFID to our already extensive network of software partners. The value these partners deliver combined with the superior performance, quality and robustness of our hardware makes Omron an unparalleled choice for customers, whatever their RFID needs.”

The BizTalk driver can be obtained from Omron RFID’s website at www.omronrfid.com. [end] 

Portable Technology Solutions (PTS) announced the availability of its front end data collection tool, ClearStream RFID, designed for real-time inventory and asset tracking.

Complementing the release, Eplica Services in San Diego, Ca. said it will use ClearStream RFID for security tracking and attendance for thousands of workers entering and exiting remote construction work sites throughout North America.

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The Invercargill City Council announced it will equip its passenger transport buses with new electronic ticketing machines in the hope that it leads to the introduction a new smart transit card system, according to The Southland Times.

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GAO RFID introduced a 4-port ultra-high frequency RFID reader designed for both indoor and outdoor applications and compatible with both corporate IT infrastructures and sheltered outdoor environments.

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GAO RFID Asset Tracking announced an ultra-high frequency Gen 2 RFID reader with 4-port read and 4-port listen.

This RFID reader, operating at the frequency range of 902 to 928 MHz, reads Gen 2 compatible transponders at a maximum distance of up to 7 meters or more. It also offers communication interfaces including Ethernet TCP/ IP, DHCP and HTTPS for data exchange.

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Sony has announced that its NFC-enabled Xperia S smart phone will be available in Canada by the end of week.

According to Sony, a limited number of Xperia S phones will be available at Sony Stores across Canada beginning April 17. Canadians can purchase their Xperia S, which is compatible with the Rogers wireless network, directly at the Sony Store.

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Tyler Technologies has rolled out its new Versatrans Student Tracking product for installation in school buses to identify which students get off at which stops and when.

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