Buy into the future of wireless technology by unifying Wi-Fi and RFID

By unifying Wi-Fi and RFID, companies will not only be able to speed up their stock checking and inventory processes, but ensure there is no possibility of data loss at points where different technologies interact.

The benefits of such developments are clear. Companies gain cost savings from improved efficiency and acquire easier and more powerful control over their networks at the touch of a button.

"The wireless world is changing at an astonishing rate and the arrival of the RFS7000 RF Switch means businesses can take full advantage of this new technology," said Tarek Hassaniyeh, sales manager, Symbol Technologies Middle East.

"These are exciting times for the wireless industry and we are confident the interlinking of Wi-Fi and RFID will lead to the removal of slow points in the supply chain and be beneficial across the entire network."

The arrival of the IEEE 802.11n wireless standard promises transfer speeds of up to 540Mb/s, and WiMAX will offer wireless access at distances of up to 50 kilometres (30 miles) and speeds of up to 70Mb/s. Benefits also include improved fixed/mobile convergence as many companies adopt voice over IP (VoIP) to rationalise their infrastructure and save money on voice calls. In a large warehouse or other fast-moving environment, fixed or limited range cordless VoIP phones are sometimes impractical. Routing voice calls over a wireless LAN allows companies to cash in on VoIP savings and take calls anywhere within their WLAN.

"Companies need to understand the importance of how this new system will make real cost savings to them. Time and technology stands still for no-one and at Symbol we have come to recognise the importance of relaying these advances to our customers," added Hassaniyeh.

This week, Symbol unveiled the industry's first radio frequency (RF) wireless switch which bridges the gap between Wi-Fi, RFID and other key RF technologies in the Middle East at the GITEX 2006 exhibition in Dubai.