Printronix Partners with Microsoft to Provide RFID Technology

Printronix Inc., the leading integrated supply-chain printing solutions manufacturer, has announced a marketing alliance with Microsoft to provide radio frequency identification (RFID) technology. As part of the alliance, Printronix will contribute RFID labels for demonstration at the Tech Ed EMEA 2005 conference in Amsterdam and will provide RFID printers to Microsoft's technology centers. This partnership aims to develop a cohesive ecosystem for RFID adoption and deployment among Microsoft customers.

Key Takeaways:

• Printronix will provide RFID labels for demonstration at the Tech Ed EMEA 2005 conference in Amsterdam, featuring the Alien Class 1 squiggle tag designated for European standards.
• The company will contribute RFID printers to Microsoft's technology centers in various locations, including Redmond, Wash.; Paris; Beijing; and Bangalore, India.
• Printronix has been recognized by Microsoft as a leading provider of ultra-high frequency (UHF), electronic product code (EPC) printers.
• The company has developed a label format that is less than 1-inch wide (based on 4-inch x 2-inch spacing).
• Printronix will also share its knowledge on RFID encoding and printing with the Microsoft community through its interaction with Microsoft customers.
• The partnership aims to enable Microsoft customers to replicate real-world RFID applications in a lab environment.

Statistics:

• Since 1974, Printronix Inc. has been providing innovative printing solutions for the industrial marketplace and supply chain.
• Printronix has become a leader in pioneering technologies, including RFID printing, bar code compliance, and networked printer management.
• The company's RFID printing solutions have been used in real-world applications with top suppliers to Wal-Mart and the Department of Defense.

Sources:

• Printronix Inc. press release, July 5, 2005
• Printronix Inc. website
• Tech Ed EMEA 2005 conference website