solutions and professional services for RFID, mobility and sensor-based solutions, today announced the release of Smart Network Appliance Product (SNAP). SNAP provides a rich run-time platform to support various edge applications that can be bundled within the appliance. Built on the robust and field-proven components of GlobeRanger’s iMotion platform, SNAP is designed to make “life easier for network managers and application developers.”

Edge process management and remote management are essential components of multi-site RFID deployments. SNAP provides comprehensive workflow and process management support at the edge of enterprise as opposed to merely routing data to back-end systems. SNAP installations can be managed remotely, enabling companies to efficiently configure and update applications instantly across their networks. SNAP also connects easily with back-end enterprise systems, enabling easier growth and scaling without having to deploy a hierarchy of appliances that require extensive scripting to make changes.

“Feedback from clients in the industry suggests there is a real need for a proven product to address easy deployment of edge applications,” said Louis Bianchin, Senior RFID Research Analyst at Venture Development Corporation (VDC). “As customers consider multi-site deployments to support various RFID applications, this appliance could be a very valuable tool for network managers and application developers facing the integration of heterogeneous devices.”

"We are pleased to announce the market release of SNAP,” said Baldev Nair, Vice-President, Marketing and Product Management at GlobeRanger. “SNAP is the perfect product for initial pilots on tight budgets, deployments involving fixed and basic process flows, and rollouts involving large number of end-points with limited IT support.”

General market availability for SNAP is 3Q08 at a list price of $14,900.

Information Source:    Business Wire