1. © Copyright 2003 Frost & Sullivan. All Rights Reserved. World Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Middleware Markets Soumilya Banerjee, Research Analyst, AutoID & Security Group Frost & Sullivan “RFID as a stand-alone technology has less value than when integrated with complementary technologies like WMS and ERP. Hence, integration of RFID with enterprise applications is of paramount importance. ”

2. © Copyright 2003 Frost & Sullivan. All Rights Reserved. Industry Trends The market for RFID Middleware is expected to grow very fast beginning end 2005 due to customers that are currently in pilot stage to scale up their deployment. A large number of players are active in the market and all the players provide almost similar product offerings and capabilities. The involvement of substantial investments for integrating RFID in existing systems entails understanding of the technology on the buyer side and understanding the buyers’ requirements on the seller side. There are numerous partnerships and joint ventures happening in the market ensuring end-to-end solutions for customers.

3. © Copyright 2003 Frost & Sullivan. All Rights Reserved. Industry Trends There is an effort to develop better computing processes to manage the multi terabytes of data that RFID is expected to generate. Work is being done to develop new microprocessor design that will help in performing multiple tasks at higher speeds. Another trend is towards developing distributed architecture that would enable users to build their required applications and at the same time provide the ability for remote access and management of devices. The Pharmaceutical & Healthcare vertical market is expected to show a faster growth rate than the Retail & CPG vertical. EMEA market is poised to grow the fastest though the world market is dominated by the North American market led by the United States.

4. © Copyright 2003 Frost & Sullivan. All Rights Reserved. Key Features Frost & Sullivan Provides: Analysis of the World RFID Middleware Market Detailed insights into recent developments and trends Drivers, restraints and industry challenges Market forecasts and opportunity analysis Analysis by Geographical segment: North America, Europe, Middle East & Africa, Asia Pacific Revenue forecasts across verticals (Retail & CPG, Pharmaceutical & Healthcare, Logistics & Transportation, Hi-tech manufacturing) Market share and competitive structure analysis

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8. © Copyright 2003 Frost & Sullivan. All Rights Reserved. World RFID Middleware Markets SAP AG SUN Microsystems Inc. Microsoft Inc. Oracle Corporation OATSystems Inc. Manhattan Associates Inc. Connecterra Inc. Supplyscape Inc. GlobeRanger Inc. Northrop Grumman Corporation IBM Inc. iPico Holdings RedPrairie Inc. Impinj Inc. SAVI Technologies Inc. Bluevector Systems Inc. TIBCO Software Inc. webMethods Inc. RFCode Inc. Key Market Participants

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