Jan 27, 2007__Savi Technology, a provider of active Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)-based supply chain solutions, announced the first seven companies that have licensed its active RFID technology, signaling a maturing market for the RFID industry.

As participants in Savi¡¯s licensing program, the companies will gain access to Savi¡¯s intellectual property for active RFID products, which are based on the ISO 18000-7 active RFID air protocol standard.

¡°Broad participation in our ISO 18000-7 licensing program is a sign of a maturing market for active RFID, and a confirmation that standardization will continue to turbo charge this market place,¡± said Bob Kramer, chief executive officer of Savi Technology. ¡°The commitment demonstrated by multiple companies under the licensing program is significant to the growth of RFID¡¯s benefits in supply chain asset tracking and other applications. This also establishes a sound baseline for interoperability and future implementation of RFID-based electronic seals and other container security devices.¡±

Savi Technology, a wholly owned subsidiary of Lockheed Martin [NYSE:LMT], launched its ISO 18000-7 RAND (Reasonable and Non-Discriminatory) program on Aug. 24, 2006, with a ¡°Quick Start¡± program that ended Dec. 31st, and an ongoing ¡°Basic¡± licensing program.

The ¡°Quick Start¡± program participants announced today will provide the market with best-of-breed, properly licensed equipment based on international standards. ISO 18000-7 addresses air protocol standards for RFID equipment operating at 433.92MHz, and has been supported in nearly every major trading country worldwide.

source:  www.bbwexchange.com