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

RF Code allies with Animus Solutions

Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Asset-tracking solution provider RF Code has announced a strategic alliance with Animus Solutions, a provider of IT asset management and service management consulting. The partnership will work to introduce organizations to the benefits of active RFID systems in a range of IT asset processes, including asset identification and tracking for instant inventory and audit.


RF Code’s clients use its active RFID-based solutions in a variety of applications, including IT asset tracking, inventory management, personnel tracking and security. The company works with customers in the health care, retail, manufacturing and other industries.

Among its RFID-centered programs, Animus Solutions offers an “RFID Value Check” service, a quick review of IT business processes and systems which evaluates opportunities for RFID technology to enhance life cycle processes. Other RFID-oriented services include automation integration services and process development. [end] 

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