In any environment where large quantities of equipment and personnel move around, asset tracking allows for accurate security and logistical decisions to be made before potential problems arise.

11i Solutions’ RFID solutions are ideal for enterprises looking to incorporate these best practices into their processes.

The most apparent use for RFID tracking at the enterprise level is for computer and equipment tracking. Small tags are applied to laptops, cell phones, chargers and other company-owned equipment prior to use by an employee. IT personnel maintain a complete database of all corporate equipment. From there, it becomes simple to schedule upgrades, monitor for obsolescence and track returns upon termination. Equipment is much harder to lose thanks to the semi-permanent tracking tags, and even if a piece becomes misplaced, the tag allows for rapid retrieval. For added security, the RFID system can also be programmed to shut down or wipe information if it cannot be retrieved, ensuring that sensitive data is never at risk.

Warehouses have become pervasive as online commerce has morphed into a driving force behind the global economy. As such, enterprises are scrambling to improve their logistics and ensure that items in warehouses are shipped and delivered in a timely enough fashion to keep up with competitors. RFID tracking works to monitor individual items as they are stored, noting the precise location and quantity available. If they are moved within the warehouse, this information is automatically updated to reflect the new location. Retrieval then becomes a breeze as the tracking IDs are called up in the system and the items are shipped out. The databases are continuously updated to reflect actual inventory, eliminating overages and shortages immediately.

Finally, RFID tracking is essential for amplified security and access control. Inside employee badges, small tags are programmed with the appropriate levels of access control. In lieu of traditional lock-and-key door mechanisms, electronic controls are instead installed at all secure areas. Based on lists of users and permissions, certain employees are granted access to specific offices and areas throughout the company. The same technology can be used for visitor control with minimal access granted to protect office files, technology and, most importantly, personnel.

In addition to these enterprise RFID applications, 11i Solutions is also able to provide the following services:

–  Tracking of high-value assets during transportation to limit the potential for loss, damage and other destructive problem.

–  Remote wipe and locking capabilities outside the RFID’s range, ideal for military operations where mission critical data can be stored on mobile devices that enemies can potentially steal

–  Document, disc and other information storage tags to track who uses data and where it travels to, eliminating questions about who is actually receiving and accessing information