Unisys is a worldwide technology services and solutions company. Our consultants apply Unisys expertise in consulting, systems integration, outsourcing, infrastructure, and server technology to help our clients achieve secure business operations. Unisys delivers enterprise security solutions that identify people, track and trace goods and assets, and protect information and IT systems. Our solutions include in-transit visibility and security, anti-counterfeiting and electronic pedigree, secure commerce and port security, asset tracking and management, and infrastructure management services. Unisys manages the world’s largest RFID network for the U.S. Department of Defense, tracking and securing more than 25,000 containers across 1,500 nodes worldwide.

We deliver all-round business and technology solutions. Deloitte consultants can help you assess your RFID needs and develop your business case, covering everything from supply chain strategy and business intelligence, to process re-engineering. We can help you with program management, advise on vendor selection and outsourcing options and support you through the people and change aspects of implementing RFID.

IBM's RFID capabilities are focused on a multi-disciplinary approach to the technology and its implementation. Specifically, IBM business consultants help to create a strategy, business case and deployment plan for the adoption of RFID. Professionals from IBM's information technology services group focus on frequency spectrum analysis, device acquisition, installation, configuration and maintenance. And IBM's software group provides the RFID middleware solutions required to capture RFID event data and convert it into meaningful supply chain information. Globally, IBM is ranked as the leading RFID solutions provider by both IDC and Gartner Group.

Allstream is a leading communication solutions provider with a world-class portfolio of Connectivity, Infrastructure Management and IT Services. Allstream collaborates with customers to create tailored business solutions that meet their unique needs and help them compete more effectively. A fully independent Canadian company serving North American businesses, Allstream's enterprise solutions encompass: connecting your company effectively and reliably; building and deploying your business-critical applications; managing your network and IT infrastructure.

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Bell has developed a comprehensive set of solutions to solve the complex and multifaceted challenges of enterprise and government organizations. Our industry-leading solutions leverage our innovation and partnerships to provide: Voice over Wireless LAN over IP (VoWLANoIP); Bar code asset and inventory management; RFID asset and inventory management; Fleet management; Telematics; Video surveillance; Production control; Mobile office. Bell is committed to wireless mobility in the workforce and is a proven leader in the wireless data solutions space. With world-class people, an established methodology, and leading partnerships, Bell is a respected value-chain leader and a trusted industry partner with internal development capabilities.

HP operates the ninth-largest non-military supply chain in the world and is implementing RFID at more than 25 of its sites around the globe. Optimizing its own supply chain is making HP more adaptive, with benefits for the business and its customers.

Proven RFID. Investment protection. A commitment to open and interoperable standards that provide a clear technology migration path. With years of experience installing complete RFID systems around the world, Intermec Technologies Corp is committed to working with companies to make sure each implementation of RFID technology is successful, today and tomorrow. An active participant of EPCglobal Inc., Intermec supports open standards and global interoperability, ensuring companies' investment protection as RFID global standards continue to evolve.

Cactus Commerce Inc. is a software and services provider dedicated to helping manufacturers bring more efficiency to their complex business processes. A Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, Cactus works closely with partners to develop and deliver rapidly deployed, cost-effective and extensible trading partner integration solutions that address the three critical components of e-commerce - to connect, to trade and to settle. Cactus complements its packaged software offerings with a wide array of professional services and unique industry expertise.

 

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Sundex Information Systems Inc. is a complete solution development company specializing in seamless integration of existing systems to reduce data entry and data processing by people. Information acquisition specialties include: RFID, wireless PDA applications, PC client applications, web applications all communicating through Web Services (using XML).

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Big Chief Partners specializes in RFID expertise, technical development, strategic consulting, and project management.

ChainLink Research is a bold new research organization focused solely on supply chains and dedicated to helping executives improve business performance and competitiveness through supply chain excellence.

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Established in 1956, Materials Management & Distribution is part of the Rogers Media family, Canada's largest magazine publisher. Our editorial mission is to inform and educate readers on how leading companies are implementing supply chain management strategies to increase productivity and competitiveness. MM&D is written for Canada's leading supply chain professionals and provides a solution oriented editorial approach to the movement, storage and control of materials, products and information. Written as a 'how to...' magazine, our editorial covers the interrelated functions of logistics management, including: purchasing, order processing, inbound transportation, production planning, inventory control, materials handling, packaging, outbound transportation, and warehousing/ distribution. The role of information technology receives special attention throughout MM&D's editorial, including data collection, information management systems and communications.

As technology is changing business, it is also changing the way we live. The world, the economy and the workplace are all evolving and Backbone will keep pace with and even stride ahead of those changes. We provide the practical day-to-day information business executives need -- to keep them up-to-date on important technology trends inside and outside the walls of their offices. www.backbonemag.com

Advanced Manufacturing magazine brings manufacturers the world's best ideas. www.advancedmanufacturing.com

PharmaVOICE.com is a Website for life-sciences executives and other healthcare-service related professionals including pharmaceutical, biotechnology, drug delivery, marketing communications, clinical services, contract research, drug development, and information technology companies, as well as other industry sectors. PharmaVOICE.com has readers from around the world.

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The Certified General Accountants Association of Canada is a national self-regulating association of approximately 60,000 Certified General Accountants and students.

Established in 1964, CAPDM is a leading healthcare industry association with a unique focus on supply chain management. The membership consists of full service pharmacy distributors, pharmaceutical manufacturers, health and beauty and consumer product manufacturers, and other organizations providing goods and services to the health care industry.