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Motorola exec moves to RFID Global Solution

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

RFID Global Solution Inc. (RFIDGS) a provider of asset visiblity solutions, has named Joe White as its new Chief Operating Officer. White comes to RFIDGS from Motorola’s Enterprise Mobility Division, where he served as vice president of RFID Business Development and Marketing.

White has a long history of involvement with the RFID industry. Prior to his time at Motorola, he was the vice president in charge of RFID product management for Symbol Technologies. He also served in a similar position at the firm Matrics, where he was involved in the development of first generation RFID solutions. [end] 

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