May 12, 2009, Sparks. Md. – The ability to create RFID track-and-trace solutions instantly, under the most challenging environments where peoples' lives may be at risk, earned AiRISTA a spot in the 2009 edition of the 10 Leading RFID Innovators publication by RFID Switchboard. Being able to set up this system in an ad-hoc manner at the site of an incident is recognized as a major innovation.

Recognized in the book as a global leader, Maryland-based AiRISTA is building on its reputation as a designer and developer of cost effective RFID solutions for visibility, safety and security. AiRISTA's technology-agnostic approach enables RFID to work seamlessly with different technologies, while offering the robustness and scalability needed to meet evolving demands.

Upon arrival at a fire or other perilous situation, the system maps every aspect of the scene, incorporating GPS, an inertial measurement unit, an altimeter enabling indoor location accuracy, a long-range Real Time Location System and even streaming video to the RFID. AiRISTA's First Responder Technology Solution helps keep emergency personnel safe and working at peak efficiency. This is currently used by offshore oil rig platform crews and other entities operating in unpredictable environments.

RFID Switchboard selected technology providers who deploy innovative solutions that increased customer efficiencies and reduce their costs. “We are proud to have AiRISTA included in our publication about leading RFID innovators,” said Andy Kowl, publisher of the book and editor-in-chief of the B2B portal. “Their unique approach which fuses passive, active and semi-passive RFID with RTLS, GPS and biometrics exemplifies how creative RFID applications can have a huge impact.”

“This recognition validates the time, effort and R&D we’ve dedicated in providing the best-of-breed technology solutions to our various targeted industries,” stated Sy Sajjad, CEO of AiRISTA. “It is pleasing to know AiRISTA has been recognized as a leading innovator of solutions which promote safety, security, tracking, and visibility of processes, personnel and assets.”

AiRISTA introduced its next generation Wi-Fi tags and its robust software platform at the recent RFID Journal Live 2009, with a focus on key industries including Education, Government, Healthcare and Marine, Oil & Gas and Logistics. According to COO Frank Shirmo, the ability to use GPS, RTLS, sensors, streaming video, sonar and other measures in one unified, transparent view to manage visibility at multiple locations, has generated great interest.


About AiRISTA:
AiRISTA develops and delivers a wide range of turn-key solutions incorporating RFID, RTLS, GPS and related technologies that enables real-time management of mobile personnel, assets and resources to government and commercial clients. www.airista.com

For additional information or interviews contact:
Dana Goodrich - VP, Business Development – AiRISTA
dana.goodrich@airista.com
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