ScanSource Creates Easy-To-Implement RFID Bundle

ScanSource, Inc., (Nasdaq: SCSC), a leading international value-added distributor of specialty technology products, continues to enhance its RFID Edge program, which was designed to help solution providers be successful in selling, installing and supporting RFID solutions. Through this program, ScanSource has developed an RFID bundle, complete with reader, printer, media roll and software, allowing resellers to easily begin implementing RFID solutions for their end-user customers. The bundle consists of the Symbol MC9000-G RFID handheld reader, the Zebra R110 Xi printer/encoder, a roll of RFID media, and epcSolutions RFID software technology. Resellers must have a working knowledge of RFID, supply chain data structures, and experience implementing successful barcoding and data collection solutions; however, they will need no certifications or authorizations from Symbol or Zebra to purchase this bundle. Members of the Symbol and Zebra partner programs are automatically qualified.

"The RFID bundle we have created with Symbol, Zebra and epcSolutions enables resellers to immediately deliver an RFID solution to their customers that gives them a true means to create and verify an EPC-compliant label," said Paul Constantine, vice president of solutions and services, ScanSource, Inc. "Compared to other RFID solutions available, this bundle is easy to use and can quickly be set up. ScanSource can even integrate the software on the mobile computer before it is shipped. All the reseller needs to do is install wizard-driven software and follow the instructions."

"This simple RFID bundle from ScanSource provides partners with a complete solution that enables a fast and easy deployment of RFID technology for customers looking to explore and understand how RFID can change existing supply-chain processes," said John Bruno, senior vice president and general manger of Symbol's RFID Division. "Symbol believes this is an effective way to introduce partners to RFID technology and show customers how the technology can enable operational efficiencies and create a competitive advantage."

"ScanSource spent a great deal of time evaluating hardware and software options in order to create a bundled RFID product solution," said Bob Cornick, vice president and general manager of RFID Products, Zebra Technologies. "They have selected dependable, proven products from some of the RFID industry's leading companies, and we are pleased they selected the Zebra R110Xi multi-protocol printer/encoder to be included in their offering. The bundle enables their partners to provide an easy-to-implement RFID solution to end-users interested in deploying smaller-scale RFID applications in their business operations. With an increasing number of Department of Defense and retail suppliers adopting RFID technology, the ScanSource bundle provides them another option."

The RFID bundle is now available.

In addition to offering business-building solutions, such as the RFID bundle, ScanSource also continues to hold its monthly RFID Qualification Course, which is designed to help eligible resellers get certified to sell and install RFID solutions. Leading RFID resellers attend the weeklong course at ScanSource's state-of-the-art RFID lab located in the ScanSource Distribution Center in Memphis, TN, where they receive in-depth classroom instruction on RFID, as well as real-world practical experience.

For more information, please visit www.scansource.com or call 1.866.370.6712 X 4323.

About ScanSource, Inc.
ScanSource, Inc. is a leading international distributor of specialty technology products, including automatic identification and data capture (AIDC) and point-of-sale (POS) products through its ScanSource sales unit; Avaya communications products through its Catalyst Telecom sales unit; communications products from Intel and NEC through its Paracon sales unit; and electronic security products through its ScanSource Security Distribution unit. The Company serves the North America marketplace and has an international segment, which sells AIDC and POS products in Latin America and Europe. Founded in 1992, the Company markets products from more than 100 technology manufacturers to over 16,000 value-added technology resellers and is committed to empowering them with tools and services designed to help them grow. For more information, call the toll-free sales telephone number at 800.944.2432 or visit www.scansource.com.