Alien Technology recently announced an alliance with Microsoft that establishes Alien as one of the key partners in Microsoft's RFID initiatives, whereby Alien RFID reader and tag products will be supported by Microsoft's RFID technology.

Designed for demanding supply chain applications, the Alien ALR-8780 reader was the first EPC RFID reader certified to the stringent new European specification (ETSI EN 302-208) for higher-power readers. As with all Alien readers, the ALR-8780 is compatible with the Microsoft RFID Infrastructure, which is designed to enable cost-effective deployment of RFID capabilities and simplified management of RFID data across the enterprise—including the seamless integration of RFID data with enterprise business applications and real-time processes.

The RFID Infrastructure, based upon the Microsoft .NET framework, will include an advanced device management layer and a robust event management layer that can be embedded in third-party applications.

"The Microsoft RFID Infrastructure, with its 'plug-and-play' functionality and open APIs, will play a key role in the integration of RFID with mainstream business applications and in the leveraging of RFID data for real-time visibility and decision making," said Andrew Berger, vice president, International, Alien Technology Corp. "As one of the key partners of Microsoft and a member of the Microsoft RFID Partner Council, Alien is committed to working closely with Microsoft in extending the value and reach of RFID technology around the world."

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