Metro NewsSirit Readers and Reva TAP Appliances Deployed at METRO Group's Expanded RFID Roll-Out
08:28 EDT Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Additional 200 Real hypermarket stores to be equipped with RFID
infrastructure
TORONTO and CHELMSFORD, MA, April 15/CNW/ - Sirit Inc. ("Sirit") (TSX: SI), a leading provider of radiofrequency identification ("RFID") technology, and Reva Systems, theleading RFID network infrastructure provider, announced today thatMETRO Group is deploying Sirit's INfinity 510 UHF RFID reader ("IN510")and Reva's TAP 331 appliance as part of the recently announced expandedrollout at METRO Group's Real brand hypermarket stores. The 200 Reallocations will be equipped with Checkpoint portals powered by Siritreaders at the loading doors to track incoming goods. Reva's RFIDnetwork infrastructure will be installed at each location to providedevice management and data processing.
Sirit's IN510 readers will be used to track pallets and cases asthey arrive at the stores to improve supply chain efficiency. Reva'sTAP 331 appliances will be used to manage the distributed network ofRFID installations, to produce accurate data from each site and toprovide rapid operator feedback during logistics operations. This200-location rollout builds on last October's successful implementationduring which Sirit readers were deployed at 100 Real hypermarkets andReva's TAP 331 appliances were installed at all RFID-enabled facilities.
"We believe in providing exceptional customer service, and thatstarts with having the right items in the right places at the righttimes," said Dr. Gerd Wolfram, managing director of MGI METRO GroupInformation Technology GmbH. "RFID is a powerful tool for improvedinventory management which will have a positive impact on customerexperiences at our Real stores. Reva and Sirit deliver the RFIDinfrastructure we can rely on today and in the future to build evenmore value for our customers and operations."
"METRO Group's decision to expand their RFID program to another 200stores is a clear validation that today's technology meets enterpriserequirements and that the operational benefits are real," commentedFrank Mild, vice president of EMEA for Reva Systems. "Reva's RFIDnetwork infrastructure provides the manageability, data accuracy andease of deployment that Metro needs to move forward with RFID at thisnumber of sites. The combination of Sirit's high performance readersand Reva's scalable RFID platform creates value at these locationsimmediately which is extremely important to the Real management team."
METRO Group has been a pioneer in the use of RFID in the retailindustry since 2004 when the company announced it would begin usingRFID throughout its supply chain to improve inventory visibility and toenhance the customer's shopping experience. Both Sirit and Reva Systemshave been involved in METRO Group's RFID activities from the outsethaving been involved in the Future Store Initiative, several pilots andnow the Real expanded roll-out.
"METRO Group is certainly an influential factor in the overalladoption of RFID technology and we are pleased to be a part of theiron-going expansion," stated Tony Sabetti, vice president, RF Solutionsfor Sirit. "The IN510 continues to exceed its 'best-in-class'reputation in terms of reliability and performance for all of ourcustomers. We have shown that reader performance does impact the speedand accuracy of data acquisition and ultimately the overall success ofany RFID implementation. Both Sirit and Reva are excited that ourcustomers place great confidence in our products to deliver outstandingperformance that leads to improvement in their business processes and apositive return on investment."
"The use of RFID in retail supply chains continues to expandglobally," says Michael Liard, research director for RFID &Contactless at ABI Research. "METRO Group is leading European retailsupply chain adoption efforts having demonstrated a strong commitmentto RFID technology. In addition, METRO Group's Real hypermarket programextension highlights the need for reliable, scalable end-to-endpartner-based solutions in complex supply chain environments."
For more information on Sirit and Reva Systems, visit www.sirit.com and www.revasystems.com.
About Sirit
Sirit Inc. (TSX: SI) is a leading provider of Radio FrequencyIdentification (RFID) technology worldwide. Harnessing the power ofSirit's enabling-RFID technology, customers are able to more rapidlybring high quality RFID solutions to the market with reduced initialengineering costs. Sirit's products are built on more than 14 years ofRF domain expertise addressing multiple frequencies (LF/HF/UHF),multiple protocols and are compliant with global standards. Sirit'sbroad portfolio of products and capabilities can be customized toaddress new and traditional RFID market applications including SupplyChain & Logistics, Cashless Payment (including Electronic Tolling),Access Control, Automatic Vehicle Identification, Near FieldCommunications, Inventory Control & Management, Asset Tracking andProduct Authentication. For more information, please visitwww.sirit.com.
About Reva Systems
Reva Systems develops RFID network infrastructure products thatenable customers to rapidly deploy scalable solutions in anyenvironment. Reva's Tag Acquisition Processor (TAP) products facilitateimproved system performance, manageability and accuracy whilesignificantly lessening implementation time and complexity. Revaproducts are delivered by a global network of partners and deployedworldwide by enterprises leveraging innovative RFID applications togenerate value in diverse industries. For more information, pleasevisitwww.revasystems.com.
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For further information: Bill Allen, Sirit Inc., (972) 243-7208x2134, ballen@sirit.com; Pamela Nelson, Reva Systems, (978) 337-3153,pnelson@revasystems.com