Microsoft Supports Intermec RFID Systems
Intermec's line of RFID hardware devices will be supported by Microsoft Corp.'s BizTalk Server 2006 R2, which enables customers of all sizes to connect core business processes across applications, platforms and partners. Combined with Intermec passive UHF RFID systems, BizTalk Server 2006 R2 gives customers a uniform way to communicate with and manage RFID devices on the Microsoft Windows platform. Since BizTalk Server 2006 R2 is built on the Microsoft .NET Framework architecture, developers are able to build and develop RFID applications using many of Microsoft's tools including Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Visual Studio, and Microsoft Dynamics. In addition to compatibility with Microsoft applications and tools, BizTalk Server 2006 R2 is also designed to work well with third party line of business applications such as Enterprise Resource Planning systems, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and specialized vertical software - all without the need for costly integration pieces.