Sun Microsystems Unveils Sun Java System Tag

In addition, Sun and SeeBeyond outlined plans for
the forthcoming RFID ISA for Retail, which will offer complete, integrated
RFID solution designed specifically for retailers.
The Sun Java System RFID Tag and Ship ISA Solution is a simple,
entry-level RFID solution that enables customers to address specific RFID
compliance requests, such as those from retailers including: Wal-Mart, Target
and Albertsons, as well as the U.S. Department of Defense and other
organizations. For customers looking to do more with RFID and integrate RFID
data with back-end enterprise systems, the Sun RFID Reference Architecture
provides essential guidelines through a designed, tested, tuned, and
documented proof-of-concept deployment architecture. The Sun RFID ISAs will
build on the foundation provided by the RFID Reference Architecture and
leverage the expertise Sun has gained from working on customer deployments, to
enable specific business benefits, such as improved process efficiencies, for
customers in a particular industry.
"Sun realizes that our customers are looking at RFID technology in a
variety of ways and we are leveraging our years of experience with RFID and
Network Computing to provide programs and solutions to address their unique
deployment needs. Our new RFID Tag and Ship Solution and RFID Reference
Architecture, as well as our upcoming RFID Industry Solution Architectures are
designed to help our customers manage RFID data across highly dynamic business
environments and to maximize the efficiency of their RFID systems and
resources. By using these solutions as a foundation for RFID deployment,
customers can decrease their time to deployment and see increased levels of
efficiencies and cost savings," said Vijay Sarathy, director, RFID product
marketing and strategy, Sun Microsystems.

Sun Java System RFID Tag and Ship Solution
Sun Java System RFID Tag and Ship is a cost-effective, packaged tagging
solution for vendors who need to rapidly implement RFID tagging in order to
meet immediate demands and retail mandates. It enables customers to process
RFID tagged cases or pallets at the rate of approximately one to two seconds
per unit and is designed to help customers meet retail mandates in
approximately one week.
In addition to Sun software specifically customized for this offering, the
RFID Tag and Ship Solution contains everything a customer needs to get started
with RFID: a Sun W2100z workstation and monitor, the Sun Java(TM) System RFID
Software, a Printronix RFID printer, an RFID reader and a barcode reader. The
RFID Tag and Ship Solution includes onsite hardware and software configuration
and user training.
"With the availability of its new RFID solutions, Sun delivers innovative
ways for customers to address specific RFID compliance requirements and
mandates," said Robert A. Kleist, president and chief executive officer,
Printronix Inc. "Printronix is proud to provide a key component of the Sun
Java System RFID Tag and Ship Solution. With the inclusion of our SmartLine
SL5000e MP as Sun's preferred printer, vendors can implement RFID tagging and
meet immediate demands easily."

Sun RFID Reference Architecture
Sun RFID Reference Architecture is the latest in an established
methodology that identifies, designs, builds, tests and optimizes Sun
technology and premier third-party business applications for safer, more
efficient deployments, which yield more predictable performance within a
customer's business environment. Sun RFID Reference Architecture is built upon
a foundation of RFID best practices and methodologies, which address
performance and scalability for tracking RFID product movement. Through this
new offering Sun will help customers to design their RFID infrastructure and
plan for the required system demands. Customers can expect to reduce their
overall implementation costs through access to Sun's proven design,
implementation and sizing.
The Sun RFID Reference Architecture is the only reference architecture
freely available to customers and partners to help make the transition to an
RFID based real-time enterprise easier and more cost-effective. By utilizing
the Sun RFID Reference Architecture methodologies and proof of concept at the
planning stages of their RFID implementation, customers can design and size
their infrastructure and reducing their overall deployment time.
Sun RFID Industry Solution Architectures
Sun RFID customers are looking for end-to-end solutions that can help them
achieve improved business efficiencies by applying RFID to specific business
processes in their particular industry. In response, Sun is packaging its RFID
technology, product and service offerings, along with that of its partners,
for application in specific scenarios in selected industries.

Sun and SeeBeyond - RFID ISA for Retail
The RFID ISA for Retail is currently under joint development by Sun and
SeeBeyond. It is intended to provide customers with an end-to-end solution
that addresses the specific business challenges of retailers and fully
leverages the power of RFID data. For example, the RFID ISA for Retail can
help customers optimize their backstore and warehouse inventory management
through improved supply chain visibility.

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