RFID Journal Announces RFID Journal LIVE! Middle East

TagStone will be the Cornerstone Sponsor for this first annual event, to be held Jan. 5-7, 2009, at the Intercontinental Hotel in Dubai.

New York, NY (PRWEB) August 28, 2008 -- RFID Journal, the world's leading media and events company covering radio frequency identification (RFID), has announced that it will host RFID Journal LIVE! Middle East, Jan. 5-7, 2009, at the Intercontinental Hotel in Dubai. TagStone, a leading business services firm that creates business intelligence with RFID and other wireless technologies, will be the event's Cornerstone Sponsor.

"RFID Journal has a large global audience, and we are thrilled that we are able to bring the world's premiere RFID conference and exhibition to the Middle East, where there is a clear interest in RFID technologies," said Mark Roberti, founder and editor of RFID Journal. "Adoption is growing around the world and we want to help educate those in the Middle East that want to use RFID to improve the way they do business."

The conference program will focus on how all types of RFID technologies--active, Wi-Fi, passive UHF, passive HF and more--can be used to improve operations in the construction, oil and gas and logistics sectors. Like all RFID Journal events, LIVE! Middle East will feature leading end users objectively explaining how they are using RFID to enhance efficiencies and streamline business processes.

"The Middle East has a very robust economy and a business climate that is quite innovative," said Mike Meranda, CEO of TagStone. "We believe that wireless technologies like RFID have huge potential across the GCC, and TagStone is extremely pleased to be the Cornerstone sponsor of RFID Journal LIVE! Middle East. RFID Journal is the worldwide authority on this industry, and they have a well-deserved reputation for providing the best educational content and the best technology trade shows anywhere."

In addition, the event will feature technology exhibits and demonstrations by the leading RFID companies worldwide. To become an exhibitor, contact sales@rfidjournal.com.

"This really is a unique opportunity for companies across the Middle East to learn about how RFID can be used in their operation," said Roberti, "and to meet the vendors that can help them deploy a successful solution."

For more information about RFID Journal events, visit www.rfidjournalevents.com.

About RFID Journal:
RFID Journal is the leading source of news and in-depth information about radio frequency identification (RFID) and its many business applications. Business executives and implementers depend on RFID Journal for up-to-the-minute RFID news, in-depth case studies, best practices, strategic insights and information about vendor solutions. This has made RFID Journal the most relied-upon and respected RFID information resource, serving the largest audience of RFID decision-makers worldwide--in print, online and at face-to-face events. For more information, visit www.rfidjournal.com.

About TagStone:
TagStone is a leading technology services firm that helps businesses solve problems, connect with trading partners, and optimize critical business processes with wireless technology, including RFID, GPS, RTLS, networking and data exchange. Based in Dubai, TagStone brings to bear global best in class wireless technology with local expertise and support throughout the GCC to enable client firms to create, interpret, and share data for improved business controls and decision-making. For more information, visit www.tagstone.com.

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