Polaris Networks and PervCom Consulting Announce Partnership to provide RFID solutions

2009-02-03 07:59:43 -

Lexington, Massachusetts, January 23, 2009 - Polaris Networks, a trusted name in the
Networking Protocol Test Tools business, has announced a partnership with PervCom
Consulting to provide a framework for implementing RFID solutions.
Polaris has a long history of involvement with RFID, starting with its pioneering work in
developing a complete RFID test suite used by EPCglobal for certification and compliance
testing. Today, Polaris is extending this activity to offer RFID solutions that incorporate
PervCom Active RFID hardware and software.
PervCom has a wide portfolio of IEEE 802.15.4 based Active RFID devices - Tags, Sensors,
Routers and Gateways. Its solutions incorporate a patent pending architecture for wireless
mesh networking that is extremely scalable and that is optimized to reduce power
consumption in the tags. PervCom provides a complete range of Real Time Location and
Real Time Sensing Systems for a number of business verticals like building automation,
mining, healthcare and manufacturing. Polaris has a rich experience in software development
and testing in the wireless sensing network domain including IEEE 802.15.4, Zigbee and
RFID technologies.
PervCom and Polaris Networks can together provide complete end-to-end solutions for asset
tracking and visibility across the enterprise. PervCom provides a complete range of product
suites for RTSS and RTLS solutions on a unified platform. The complete service from
Polaris includes conceptual solution design, system integration and pre-deployment testing as
well as system installation and maintenance. Polaris will also assist RFID solution vendors in
delivering solutions to their clients by providing customization, integration and support
services.
Commenting on the partnership, Mr. Sujit K. Purkayastha, V.P. of Business Development at
Polaris Networks, said, 'Our partnership with PervCom Consulting, with its deep roots in
Active RFID, will provide industries such as healthcare, mining, manufacturing, and building
automation an easy way to procure, deploy and integrate RTLS/RTSS into their daily
operations.' Dr. Somprakash Bandyopadhyay, Co-Founder and Director of PervCom
Consulting added, 'The unified framework for RTLS and RTSS responds to a clear business
need. The value of this technology can be customized to meet the specific needs of market
segments.'

About PervCom Consulting

PervCom Consulting develops devices and system solutions for remote tracking, monitoring
and management of objects, human beings and environment using Active tags, sensors and
actuators with wireless mesh networking technologies. It has proven expertise in developing
protocols in multi-hop wireless mesh networks and wireless sensor and actuator networks.
PervCom's experienced consultants deliver RTLS and RTSS solutions to different industry
verticals such as healthcare, manufacturing, building automation and mining. For more
information on PervCom Consulting, visit www.pervcomconsulting.com/.

About Polaris Networks

Polaris Networks, a leading provider of software solutions for telecom and wireless
networking technologies, has been instrumental in driving EPCglobal standards for the RFID
testing. The company provides test tools to manufacturers of RFID devices to help them
comply with EPCglobal standards. Additionally, Polaris provides software development
services to companies seeking to augment their own R&D resources with competent
professional help from outside and bring new products and enhancements to the market
quickly. For more information on Polaris Networks, visit www.polarisnetworks.net