RFID surpasses barcode as the premier technology for uniquely identifying technology assets:

• No line of sight requirements
• More supported reader styles including fixed portal, desktop, and handheld types.
• Desktop and server software rapidly interacts with Symantec Altiris housed Resource Types
• "Update Rules" used with a fixed reader turns a doorway (or other "choke point") into a powerful Automation Portal

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ExpressAbility RFID Solution is a middleware component which integrates RFID technology with Symantec Altiris CMDB/Asset Management to strategically leverage the benefits of both technologies.

RFID tags are inexpensive and work better than barcodes which require direct line of sight to "read".  Since multiple device styles are supported (fixed portal, desktop and handheld) the ability to practically leverage the technology increases.

Automation Portals

"Update Rules" allow the automatic update of all Resources that are seen passing though a "portal".

For example, "Any computer that I see passing through this doorway, set the asset's status to 'In Stock', and the asset's Location to 'St. Louis Store Room'."

RFID is a powerful asset management strategy, but is also an efficiency management strategy.

Automation Portals can trigger management events which would have otherwise been manually initiated.

Couple ExpressAbility RFID Solution with Symantec Workflow Solution to acheive new heights of automation.  Trigger imaging or software installation (just for example) when moving computer assets from one point to another.

Removing manual initiation of management events saves time and money.  Recent technology advances have reduced the cost of RFID technology (including tags and hardware).

Contact us today for a complete package quote including ExpressAbility RFID Solution, hardware, tags, and consulting.