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March 05, 2005
SmartCode™ Corp. Extends Its RFID University Program
Offer The DOD RFID Compliance Package In Washington DC
The RFID DOD Compliance Package includes SmartCode EPC RFID Readers, Antennas, and Tags, SmartCode RFID University 2 day training classes in Washington DC and the DOD RFID Ready™ Guide designed for a successful deployment of an EPC RFID system in compliance with the DOD RFID Policy.
(PRWEB) March 5, 2005 -- SmartCode™ Corp, the world leading developer of low cost, high performance EPC RFID solutions, announced today the expansion of its RFID University with the addition of its RFID DOD Compliance Package. The DOD RFID Compliance Class is delivered in Washington DC
In 2004, Mr. Michael Wynne, Acting Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition, Technology and Logistics), announced a new policy for the use of radio frequency identification within the Department of Defense. Radio frequency identification - also known as RFID - will enable hands-off processing of materiel transactions, allowing the DoD to re-apportion critical manpower resources to war fighting functions and to streamline business process. The new DOD RFID Policy requires suppliers to place passive EPC RFID tags on the lowest possible part, case, or pallet packaging. This tagging requirement will apply to all items except bulk commodities such as sand, gravel, and liquids.
Training Classes in Washington DC
The DOD RFID Compliance Classes enable DOD Suppliers to get RFID Ready™ for shipping RFID tagged products, pallets and cases to the DOD as required in the DOD RFID Policy. SmartCode RFID University for DOD RFID Compliance, delivered in Washington DC, comprises of a 2 day intensive classes of real world RFID know how including EPC Tag selection, EPC Readers and Antennas configuration, as well as Software requirements to rapidly deploy a best of its class RFID solution in Compliance with the DOD RFID Policy.
The EPC-900 Developer Kit
As part of SmartCode University, participants of the DOD RFID Compliance Classes receive the EPC-900 Developer Kit, a fully compliant EPC RFID system with the DOD RFID Policy. The EPC-900 Developer Kit is a ready to deploy, easy to install EPC RFID system that includes EPC Reader, Antenna, 100 EPC 96-bit Class 1 Tags and Accessories. The EPC-900 Developer Kit also comprise with a Software Development Kit to manage the EPC Reader for rapid deployment and configuration. The Developer Kit also includes a Reader Setup Guide and User Manual.
The DOD RFID Ready™ Guide
A special RFID Ready™ Guide for DOD Suppliers complied by SmartCode RFID University instructors. The DOD RFID Ready™ Guide includes the relevant DOD publications regarding the DOD RFID Policy. The DOD RFID Ready™ Guide provides an excellent reference for DOD Suppliers to comply with the DOD RFID Policy. Combined with SmartCode's world leading EPC-900 Class 1 Developer Kit and the DOD RFID Ready™ Guide enable DOD Suppliers to rapidly deploy, test and comply with the DOD RFID Policy requirements.
The DOD RFID Ready™ Guide includes:
The Official DOD RFID Policy - July 30, 2004
DOD Suppliers Passive RFID Information Guide, version 6.0.
Military Marking for Shipment and Storage- DOD MIL-STD-129 - 29 October 2004
DOD Supplier Implementation Plan.
WAWF ICD, Appendix R, 856 - WAWF EDI Implementation Guide
WAWF ICD, Appendix GG, 856 - Update - Pack/RFID Information, WAWF EDI Implementation Guide
WAWF, Appendix J, Receiving Report - UDF For FTP Filing
WAWF ICD, Appendix HH, Receiving Report - Update Pack/RFID, UDF for FTP Filing
WAWF ICD, Appendix K, COMBO - UDF for FTP Filing
Official DOD Presentations for RFID Compliance.
DOD Handbook - Background on the Use of RFID in the DOD Supply Chain
DOD Frequently Asked Questions for Suppliers - December 2, 2004
Pricing and Availability
The DOD RFID Compliance Package, including SmartCode RFID University Classes, the EPC-900 Developer Kit and the DOD RFID Ready™ Guide is available for $6,395. Availability is under standard terms and conditions. Registration is available through SmartCode RFID University for DOD RFID Compliance.
About SmartCode Corp.
SmartCode™ Corp. is a world leading low cost, high performance EPC RFID manufacturer that has developed a revolutionary, patented, and cost effective RFID manufacturing technology. Our Patented technologies enable us to intelligently replace the current inefficient Barcode technology. Our patented technologies enables us to manufacture a very large number of RFID tags at a fraction of the cost of today's traditional RFID. SmartCode™ Corp. introduces a cost-effective approach to dramatically reducing our clients Total Cost of Operation (TCO) and increasing their Return On Investment (ROI).
SmartCode™ Corp. enables companies to receive 100% real time visibility of their products across their entire supply chain. SmartCode™ Corp. is headquartered in New York, NY with offices in London, Silicon Valley, Hong Kong and a R&D Center in Tel-Aviv, Israel.
Learn more about SmartCode Corp. at www.smartcodecorp.com
SmartCode™, RFID Ready™, One Stop RFID™, RFID One Stop Shop™, One Stop Shop RFID™ and EPC G2™ are trademarks or registered trademarks of SmartCode Corp. Other marks used are trademarks or service marks of their respective owners.
Forward looking statements
Statements in this press release that are not historical facts, including those statements that refer to The SmartCode™ Corp.’s plans, prospects, expectations, strategies, intentions, hopes and beliefs, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on information available to SmartCode™ Corp. today, and SmartCode™ Corp. assumes no obligation to update these statements as circumstances change. There are risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, market acceptance of our technologies, the competitive nature of our market, SmartCode™ Corp. ability to retain and increase revenue from existing clients and to execute agreements with new clients, and SmartCode™ Corp.’s ability to attract and retain qualified personnel.
Posted by Industrial at March 5, 2005 02:02 AM