ConnecTerra Announces Support for Cisco Application-Oriented Networking; Relationship Focuses on Providing Streamlined Applications Infrastructure and RFID Solutions to Enterprise Customers.BOSTON -- ConnecTerra(R), a leading supplier of enterprise software for Radio Frequency Identification See RFID. (RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification) A data collection technology that uses electronic tags for storing data. The tag, also known as an "electronic label," "transponder" or "code plate," is made up of an RFID chip attached to an antenna. ) and device computing, announced today that it has broadened its relationship with Cisco Systems “Cisco” redirects here. For other uses, see Cisco (disambiguation). Cisco System,Inc. (NASDAQ: CSCO, HKSE: 4333 ) is an American multinational corporation with 54,000 employees and annual revenue of US $28.48 billion as of 2006. , Inc. to include support for Cisco Application-Oriented Networking Application-oriented networking (AON) involves network devices designed to aid in computer-to-computer application integration. Application-oriented networking was popularized by Cisco Systems in response to increasing use of XML messaging (combined with related standards (AON), the first network-embedded, intelligent message routing system that enables applications and the network to work together as an integrated system. AON technology, announced by Cisco today, uses the intelligence and reach of the network to provide improved real-time visibility and responsiveness to rapidly changing business conditions. AON adds intelligence to the network, enabling the network to better understand business application communications to support more effective and efficient business decisions. "We are excited to be working with Cisco on the new AON technology," said Linda Bernardi, President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , ConnecTerra. "By taking advantage of Cisco AON infrastructure, ConnecTerra customers will be able to use more secure and accurate information gathered from RFID devices, quickly and at lower cost, enabling better business visibility." "We welcome the RFID expertise that ConnecTerra brings to the Cisco AON Technology Developer Partner Program," said Taf Anthias, vice president and general manager of the Application-Oriented Networking Business Unit at Cisco. "ConnecTerra delivers capabilities in device security and manageability as well as leadership in RFID technology and standards to complement AON technology." Prior to this announcement, ConnecTerra and Cisco have been engaged in a co-marketing relationship focused on educating customers about the benefits of enterprise-scale RFID-enabled networking solutions. As a member of the Cisco Technology Developer Partner Program, ConnecTerra delivers leadership in the operation and management of RFID devices and other emerging real-time data Real-time data denotes information that is delivered immediately after collection. There is no delay in the timeliness of the information provided. Some uses of this term confuse it with the term dynamic data. sources as well as a proven track record in Application Level Events (ALE), security, and EPCIS EPCIS EPC Information Services . About ConnecTerra, Inc. Founded in 2001, ConnecTerra, Inc. is a leading provider of enterprise infrastructure software for RFID and device computing. ConnecTerra's products and technologies help to extend enterprise awareness to networked devices, such as RFID readers, enabling companies to tap into the wealth of data captured by them. ConnecTerra's RFTagAware targets the specific challenges of enterprise RFID deployments, including tag data processing data processing or information processing, operations (e.g., handling, merging, sorting, and computing) performed upon data in accordance with strictly defined procedures, such as recording and summarizing the financial transactions of a and reader management. Using RFTagAware, companies are able to get their initial RFID deployments implemented and producing results quickly, while knowing that the infrastructure can scale as the number of tagged items, readers, and remote sites grow. Built using RFTagAware, Compliance Jump Start provides all of the tools necessary to assist manufacturers with meeting RFID mandates. This turnkey compliance solution integrates easily with existing enterprise systems and provides a significant reduction in implementation time and unmatched cost savings. ConnecTerra is a member of EPCglobal and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts This article is about the city of Cambridge in Massachusetts. For the English university town, see Cambridge, England. For other places, see Cambridge (disambiguation). Cambridge, Massachusetts is a city in the Greater Boston area of Massachusetts, United States. . For more information visit www.connecterra.com or call 617-441-2200. |
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