Alien Technology to collaborate with Unisys for RFID

Alien Technology Corporation has announced an agreement with Unisys Corporation to deliver RFID technology, products and services to the global market designed to increase supply chain visibility, security and efficiency. The joint marketing and reseller agreement melds Alien RFID readers, tags and professional services with Unisys infrastructure and server technologies and consulting and integration services, and will leverage the RFID Solutions Center Dayton, a division of Alien Technology, for the implementation of mutual solutions.

‘Alien and Unisys are collaborating to provide the infrastructure and services required to accelerate the deployment of high-value RFID worldwide,’ said Peter Regen, vice president, Global Visible Commerce at Unisys Corporation. ‘This agreement strengthens Unisys capabilities to offer high-value RFID solutions in real-world settings, and allows our customers to realize the benefits of secure business operations.’

Alien equipment is installed at Unisys solutions centers on four continents. In addition, Unisys is a Gold Sponsor of Alien’s RFID Solutions Center Dayton.

Under the companies’ joint marketing and master reseller agreement, Unisys will sell Alien products and services worldwide as part of comprehensive supply chain visibility solutions for retail, transportation, defense, consumer packaged goods, healthcare and other key industries. Applications will include in-production, in-transport and in-store visibility; brand and consumer protection; secure commerce; and asset tracking and management.

Alien products covered by the agreement include Alien’s low cost RFID tags and the recently launched Gen2 EPCglobal-compliant Alien ALR-9800 Enterprise Reader. Also included is Alien’s battery-assisted passive (BAP) hardware for cold chain management applications. Unisys also will offer its customers the educational services of the Alien RFID Academy, as well as the ability to leverage the consulting, implementation and testing resources of the RFID Solutions Center Dayton.

‘Unisys possesses vast expertise in providing end-to-end supply chain visibility solutions for key vertical markets.’ said Susan Pearson, VP Alliances, Alien Technology Corporation. ‘This, combined with Alien’s deep domain expertise in RFID and cost-effective, high-performance hardware offerings, can help drive the global adoption of RFID through end-solutions designed to meet customers’ most demanding requirements.’