Everything RFID at 5th Annual RFID World 2007

    IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Retail supply chain
 applications receive the lion's share of attention in the RFID industry,
 yet the technology is also prospering in global markets from asset
 management to factory automation and healthcare tracking. Now in its 5th
 year, RFID World 2007 (www.rfid-world.com) spotlights successes in all
 aspects of the market -- from the core applications and business process
 improvements driving RFID demand, to the latest innovations in hardware,
 software and infrastructure needed for deployment. Produced by CMP
 Technology, the show expects to attract a record attendance of enterprise
 users, manufacturers and systems integrators to the world's largest RFID
 trade event from March 26-28, 2007 at the Gaylord Texan Resort in
 Grapevine, Texas (near Dallas).
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     "The benefits of RFID are showing up in a wide range of industries, and
 while many events are focused on a narrow slice of the market, RFID World
 is the largest and broadest showcase for RFID applications working today,"
 said Bill Allen, group director of RFID at CMP Technology.
     This year's main educational program features 9 tracks covering 12
 topics over two days and is designed to address practical strategies for
 successful deployment of RFID in a diverse range of industries. Attendees
 will also visit with more than 200 exhibitors who will showcase and
 demonstrate their latest products, partnerships and applications spanning a
 range of industries and continents from North America, Europe and Asia.
 Conference tracks include:
     -- Infrastructure: Hardware/Systems/ Design & Deployment
        (Sponsored by: Symbol)
     -- Software and Data Management (Sponsored by: SAP)
     -- Industry Focused RFID Application Areas and Use Cases
        (Sponsored by: IBM)
     -- Business Process Improvement (Sponsored by: Infor)
     -- Item-Level Tracking
     -- Asset Management
     -- Enterprise Automation
     -- Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences
     -- Privacy, Security and Personal ID
     -- Complying With RFID Mandates
     -- Active RFID and RTLS
     -- Tags and Readers
     On March 26, 7 concurrent pre-conference events will precede the 2-day
 RFID World 2007 conference and exhibition:
     -- RFID for Maritime, Transportation & Logistics (hosted by ChainLink
        Research): Addresses the business needs, opportunities and range of
        RFID technologies applied in this market.
     -- RFID Investment Summit (hosted by RFID Tribe): For investors and
        corporate directors of business development seeking the latest on the
        opportunities and challenges in the RFID investment landscape.
     -- Establishing Traceability in the Perishable Cold Chain (hosted by QLM
        Consulting): For perishables manufacturers, distributors and retailers
        seeking RFID cold chain implementation strategies.
     -- RFID Fundamentals for Managers (hosted by Odin Technologies): For
        business and product managers responsible for day-to-day operations,
        distribution & logistics, manufacturing and supply chain IT.
     -- Active RFID, RTLS and Sensor Networks (hosted by Asset Pulse): Explores
        non-passive approaches to RFID including a primer on the technology,
        business benefits and case study deployments.
     -- CompTIA RFID+ Certification Training: (sponsored by RFID4U) For people
        seeking industry training in preparation for the RFID+ Certification
        Exam (taken on March 27 or up to one year later).
     -- Channel Education Summit (hosted by BlueStar): Systems integrators and
        resellers will learn about RFID technology and the market opportunities
        it presents.
     RFID World 2007 offers the most extensive learning and networking
 opportunities in this broad market. For more information and to register,
 visit http://www.rfid-world.com/rfid07/, or call 800.608.9641.
     About CMP Technology (www.cmp.com)
     CMP Technology is a marketing solutions company serving the technology
 industry. Through its market-leading portfolio of trusted information
 brands, CMP has earned the confidence of more technology professionals than
 any other media company. As a result, CMP is the premier provider of
 access, insight and actionable programs designed to connect sellers and
 buyers in ways that yield superior return on investment. CMP Technology is
 a subsidiary of United Business Media (http://www.unitedbusinessmedia.com),
 a global provider of news distribution and specialist information services
 with a market capitalization of more than $3 billion.
     Media Contacts:
     Art Norman                          Kim Novino
     CMP Media                           Bridgeman Communications
     P: 949-223-3629                     P: 617-742-7270
     E: anorman@cmp.com                  E: kim@bridgeman.com
 
 

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