RF Code Announces the First Auto-ID Network Appliance to Support EPC Operations; Embedded Network Appliance Alleviates Data Load for All Types of Auto-ID Devices

Business Wire, June 24, 2004

MESA, Ariz. -- RF Code Inc., a leading developer of Auto-ID data collection middleware and active RFID technologies, announces the TAVIS(TM) Data Router, a pocket-sized, network appliance and powerful component in managing Auto-ID installations.

While traditional network topologies require dedicated server rooms and expensive network hardware to incorporate field offices and overflow warehouse properties into the overall Auto-ID infrastructure, the TAVIS(TM) Data Router is a quick-to-deploy, intelligent solution for an evolving market. Inherent real-time data filtering through distributed processing greatly reduces the data traffic on the network alleviating the latency that current architectures for data collection and processing may invoke.

"RF Code's TAVIS(TM) Data Router is truly a unique device that enables the delivery of cost-effective, real-time Auto-ID solutions through its ability to reduce the investment in costly network hardware. Additionally, it provides localized data filtering reducing the impact an Auto-ID deployment would have on an existing backbone infrastructure," said Mike Liard, AIDC/RFID senior analyst, Venture Development Corp.

The TAVIS Data Router is a key component to a complete Auto-ID installation, which may incorporate a full spectrum of technologies including bar code, active RFID, passive RFID, Real-Time Locating Systems (RTLS) and GPS/Cellular systems, all capable of being supported by TAVIS, RF Code's proven middleware data collection platform.

"The massive data envisioned by the EPC initiative may prove to be the 'rush hour' of this century's IT networks," said Dr. Nissim Ozer, executive vice president, RF Code Inc. "The TAVIS(TM) Data Router was designed to be the traffic cop, alleviating the potential clogging of the IT network highways and filtering/consolidating data at the point of collection."

About TAVIS(TM)

RF Code's TAVIS(TM) software is an advanced middleware that provides real-time data collection of information from a variety of data collection devices. These devices include: active RFID readers, passive RFID readers, EPC readers, bar code readers and GPS receivers. This easy-to-use program converts reader data into a standard format that can be linked to end-user applications that track, locate and identify assets.

About RF Code Inc.

RF Code Inc. designs, develops and manufactures high-performance, low-cost active RFID solutions for long-range wireless data communications that accurately manage and track physical assets, information and personnel through the supply chain. RF Code offers complete systems comprised of RF tags, readers, antennas and software. In addition, RF Code designs and develops TAVIS(TM), the leading Auto-ID data collection middleware for the enterprise. For more information, please visit: www.rfcode.com or call 877-969-2828.

TAVIS is a trademark of RF Code Inc.